Electronic learning- virtual
N. Amini; A.R. Nasr; B.E. Zamani; B. Tork Ladani
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Background and Objectives: The nature of higher education is evolving due to the advancement of ICT while these technologies have had a significant impact on the mission of universities in education and research directions. ICT is a mdeiator that enables the expression of a wide range of information, ...
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Background and Objectives: The nature of higher education is evolving due to the advancement of ICT while these technologies have had a significant impact on the mission of universities in education and research directions. ICT is a mdeiator that enables the expression of a wide range of information, ideas, concepts and messages. This phenomenon, with all its features and applications, is the collection, organization, storage and dissemination of information, including audio, video, text or number, using computer and telecommunications tools. ICT as a new approach is complementary to education, not its alternative, and its the purpose of development is to improve and make education resources more efficient in general and human resources in particular. Numerous studies in the past have shown the positive effects of ICT in teaching. The development of information technology and the use of new tools and concepts provide the basis for the expansion of information and easy and low-cost access for learners, including school and unviersity students and teachers in the online way and enable the rapid exchange of information and cultural interactions. Higher education institutions are increasingly planning to use ICT as a tool for teaching-learning, scientific collaboration, scientific communication, development, and faculty empowerment, and in practice, are trying to use ICT to achieve goals. In facing the global need, ICT use help educators replace traditional teaching methods with technology-based teaching and learning tools and facilities. But today this is much more important for education than in the past, because new tools and the use of ICT are effective in instructional methods. ICT seems to have a tremendous impact on the learning process in higher education by providing new and exciting opportunities for faculty and students. The present study aims to Meta-analyze the previous studies on the effect of ICT on the faculty members' educational and research performance to show the real value 0f ICT. Methods:The research sample consists of all previous studies done on the effect of ICT till 2018 in Iran. The purposeful sampling was done for selection of 6 studies on the effect of ICT on the faculty members' educational performance and 5 appropriate studies regarding the impact of ICT on their research performance to enter the meta-analysis. The isntrument for data gathering includes a checklist of choosing studies technically and methodologically. The meta-analysis method consists of the mixed approach of Hunter and Smith and Cohen for interpretation of results. Findings: The findings confirmed that ICT has a significant effect on faculty members' educational and research performance. The effect size was of ICT on the faculty members' educational performance was 0.413. Also, the effect size of ICT on the faculty members' research performance was 0.315. Conclusion: Vsing ICT has significant effect on educationl and research per formance of faculty members. Considering the obtained results and the quantity and quality of existing research studies, it is suggested that the researches of these two fields be carried out at a higher level in terms of quality and observance of the rules of academic paper writing and conducting research. Also, to achieve a reliable result in the first stage, use parametric statistics in their design and use strong statistical methods with appropriate sample and appropriate sampling methods in accordance with the population.
H. kaviani; M.J. Liaghatdar; B.E. Zamani; Y. Abedini
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Background and Objective:In today's classrooms, teaching is more about direct content than inspiring a sense of research and creativity in learners. Given that teaching is a factor that provides opportunities for learners to learn, it is necessary that teaching-learning processes be coordinated with ...
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Background and Objective:In today's classrooms, teaching is more about direct content than inspiring a sense of research and creativity in learners. Given that teaching is a factor that provides opportunities for learners to learn, it is necessary that teaching-learning processes be coordinated with these developments and move from traditional information transfer strategies to new problem-solving that develop abilities. On the other hand, over the past decades, educational standards have emphasized the potential value of learner-centered learning environments in which learners are actively involved in high-level learning activities. learner-centered learning environments require the use of active learning methods in the classroom, including presentations, problem-solving in small groups, self-assessment and peer review, and group discussion, but creating such environments is a challenge. The aim of the present study was to identify the flipped classroom educational outputs via a synthesis research method. Methods: Therefore, the analysis unit consisted of all related scientific studies, which were based on systematic searches in internal and external databases based on the inclusion criteria of 1298 scientific studies were identified and finally, based on the inclusion criteria, 106 studies were selected for the final analysis. To collect the required data, a researcher made worksheet was employed and to ensure the used coding, two examiners were asked to reencode the findings. For analyzing the data, Roberts ’six-step synthesis model was used via open and axial coding methods in Nvivo-8 software. Findings: Results indicated that applying flipped classroom instruction to training led to the occurrence of 119 types of educational outputs, which according to the classification of efficiencies in the overall axis of those outputs, including 7 temporal, interaction, skill, personal, group, educational, and teaching dimensions among which the individual dimension achieved the highest educational output Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that it should be acknowledged that today teaching-learning approaches have evolved, learners prefer to play an active role in the classroom and learning, and they are found to prefer a passive role in the classroom. On the other hand, learning tools and situations have also changed, so in line with these developments, one of the most important things to consider in teaching-learning approaches is to create attractive learning situations. This can be achieved through the use of audio and video technologies as well as the use of flipped class in education. Therefore, further research in this field and recognizing its advantages and obstacles in implementation seems necessary.