Education technology -training course
T. Shah Jafari; H. Ebrahim Abadi; E. Ebrahim Zadeh; M. Hashem Rezaei
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This research studies the design of a model of afterschool programs in cyberspace for third grade students of guidance school in 2012-2013 school year in Tehran City. For this purpose, the main parameters of the model were identified and their interrelations were studied, in order to identify the determining ...
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This research studies the design of a model of afterschool programs in cyberspace for third grade students of guidance school in 2012-2013 school year in Tehran City. For this purpose, the main parameters of the model were identified and their interrelations were studied, in order to identify the determining needs and major parameters of afterschool programs in cyberspace. A researcher-made questionnaire has been used for the students and a semi-structured interview for the principals, teachers and other educational staff. The data collected from the questionnaires and the interviews were processed and analyzed by SPSS and AMOS. Thus the conceptual model "after school programs in cyberspace " was confirmed. According to the needs analysis that was performed, the parameters of the after school programs in cyberspace were divided into two exogenous parameters of knowledge and skill and seven endogenous parameters of individual-social features, gaining knowledge extracurricular use, accessibility to information and sources, leisure, place of after school programs, and network features. Finally, the results indicated that the two parameters of individual –social features and place of after school programs in having the most direct and indirect effects on the model of after school programs in cyberspace. Further, in addition to identifying the major parameters of afterschool programs and studying the amount of effects of each of them. The causes and necessity of such programs were studied according to the qualitative and quantitative results.
Electronic learning- virtual
H. Fardanesh; I. Ebrahimzade; M. R. Sarmadi; S. Omrani
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Abstract Background: Education is one of the fundamental pillars of developing capabilities, skills and competencies in various sectors of society. Results of studies e-learning compared with conventional teaching methods Help teachers and education stakeholders in designing, developing and implementing ...
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Abstract Background: Education is one of the fundamental pillars of developing capabilities, skills and competencies in various sectors of society. Results of studies e-learning compared with conventional teaching methods Help teachers and education stakeholders in designing, developing and implementing appropriate Learning courses for learners. The purpose of this study was to compare of conventional teaching methods (lecture-based) and e-learning methods using models, strategies and techniques of instructional design on learning and motivation of physicians and assistants on the topic of acute respiratory failure. Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 60 General physician and assistant were assessed in two 30- staff groups by available sampling method based on the two instructional methods. Instructional material in the first group was based on traditional Continuing Medical Education on programs written syllabus and e-learning content development was based on the same programs with the integration of the instructional design and motivational design models. Results: Data were collected by pretest, posttest, and assessing motivation questionnaires. Based on the findings, There was no significant difference between pretest and posttest scores of the two groups (P>0.05) But after educational programs the motivation of physicians in the both groups had significant differences (P<0/05). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate a significant relationship of using instructional strategies and techniques designed to increase participants' motivation in electronic medical continuing education.
Education technology - Evaluation and testing
M.A. Javadi Boura; I. Ebrahimzade; M. Farajollahi; M.R. Sarmadi
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Abstract: One Of The Most Critical Steps Of The Educational Planning Is The Evaluation Of Educational Goals.Identifying This Aim Requaires A Tool By Which To Measure The Quality Of Programs.The Aim of This Study was Assessment The Quality And Modeling Educational Services In Distance ...
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Abstract: One Of The Most Critical Steps Of The Educational Planning Is The Evaluation Of Educational Goals.Identifying This Aim Requaires A Tool By Which To Measure The Quality Of Programs.The Aim of This Study was Assessment The Quality And Modeling Educational Services In Distance Education In Iran. The Method Of Research Was Descriptive.In This Research, The Required Data Were Collected From A Sample Of 119 Consist Of Male And Female Ph.D Student And Faculty Member Who Selected By Stratified Sampling Method.The Formal Validity Of The Questionnaire Was Confirmed By The Specialists In The Field And The Reliability Was Calculated By K –Alfa At Laest (0.78).Data were Analized By Descriptive And Inferential (Factor Analysis) statistical Indexes. The Results Indicated That The Quality Of Educational Services Indexs In Curriculum Stractures,Student Services Are Average And The Faculty Member Support Is low And Weakness.In Addition,The Results Indicated That The 3 Factor Model With (RMSEA=0/085) And (CFI=0/97) Has Suitable Fitness.
Educational Technology - Teacher Education
F. DehBashi Sharif; B. Zandi; I. Ebrahimzadeh; S.M. Ziahossaini; A. Alipoor
Electronic learning- virtual
S.M. Abdollahi; B.E. Zamani; E. Ebrahimzadeh; B. Zandi; H. Zare
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Main purpose of this research is to comparative study of point of views of faculty members and administers Isfahan university about major barriers of faculty participation in e-learning courses. Second purpose of this research is to study probably relations between these barriers h n order to suggest ...
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Main purpose of this research is to comparative study of point of views of faculty members and administers Isfahan university about major barriers of faculty participation in e-learning courses. Second purpose of this research is to study probably relations between these barriers h n order to suggest some advises for rising level of faculty collaboration on this field. Type of this research is qualitive -quantitive. At the beginning of research, researcher designed a conceptual model based on literature and classified deterrents on three groups include personal, attitudinal and contextual inhibitors. Then, a researcher-made inventory provided based on this model and distributed on a sample include 50 faculty members of educational groups which present virtual courses in this university. Method of sampling was census. Friedman analysis Result indicated between the barriers, contextual inhibitors have the most inhibition against faculty participation. In qualitive part of research, researchers performed some semi-structured interview with five administers who were supervisor of holding courses. Analysis of this part was done by coding and categorization of interviews. Result of comparative study indicated being of contextual inhibitors reinforce effect of personal and attitudinal inhibitors.
