Research Article
B. Herawan Hayadi, Taqwa Hariguna
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 17, Issue 1, Article No: ep558
ABSTRACT
This study explores the factors influencing student engagement and behavioral intention towards mobile learning platforms, with a focus on widely used platforms in Indonesia, such as Ruangguru, Zenius, and Quipper. A total of 375 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 363 were deemed valid and used for analysis. The research employed structural equation modeling with partial least squares to analyze the data, aiming to uncover the key determinants driving the adoption of mobile learning. The findings highlight the significant impact of perceived usefulness (PU) on students’ attitudes toward mobile learning, emphasizing the crucial role of perceived utility in shaping positive attitudes. However, the study also reveals that the direct influence of PU on behavioral intention towards mobile learning is minimal, suggesting that attitude toward mobile learning plays a critical mediating role in this relationship. Additionally, the study demonstrates that perceived entertainment and facilitating conditions have substantial effects on shaping attitudes and behavioral intentions, underscoring the importance of enjoyment and support systems in fostering student engagement. The structural model developed in this research offers strong explanatory power, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to the success of mobile learning platforms. The insights gained from this study offer valuable guidance for educators and developers seeking to enhance mobile learning experiences and improve educational outcomes through targeted interventions that address these key determinants.
Keywords: mobile learning platforms, student engagement, behavioral intention, structural equation modeling, educational technology
Research Article
Olga V. Sergeeva, Marina R. Zheltukhina, Goliya I. Bikbulatova, Ekaterina G. Sokolova, Olesya Yu Digtyar, Alexey I. Prokopyev, Zhanna M. Sizova
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 15, Issue 4, Article No: ep483
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to explore the impact of different dimensions of communication skills, namely competence (COMP), self-esteem (SELF), social communication challenge (SCC), and listening-speaking (LI-S) on the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for student support (SS) and instructional design (ID). This study implemented inferential statistical methods to explore the impact of different dimensions of communication skills on the utilization of ICT among pre-service teachers. A sample of 324 pre-service teachers from Kazan Federal University was examined, utilizing validated scales adapted to the Russian context, with data analyzed using structural equation modeling to identify complex relationships between variables and to ascertain potential differences according to gender and department. The results demonstrated a significant positive relationship between participants’ perceived COMP in communication skills and their information and communication technology competencies (ICTCs), both in SS and ID. This suggests the need for targeted training to enhance educators’ communication competencies for optimal ICT utilization. Conversely, SELF and LI-S communication skills did not significantly influence ICTCs, indicating that these elements do not necessarily result in more effective ICT use in educational contexts. However, handling SCCs was positively associated with ICTCs in ID but not for SS, indicating a nuanced relationship between different communication skills and areas of ICT utilization. The study findings provide implications for professional development programs and underline the importance of certain dimensions of communication skills in leveraging ICT in education. Further research is recommended to verify these findings across different populations and educational settings.
Keywords: information and communication technology competency, communication skills, pre-service teacher, structural equation modeling
Research Article
Yavuz Akbulut
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 1, Issue 4, pp. 322-334
ABSTRACT
A recent survey study with 2515 pre-service teachers suggested an underlying structure to shelter ICT integration indicators. Eleven indicators were extracted, which were Teaching-Learning Methods, E-learning, E-interaction, Learning Communities, Infrastructure, Access, Ease of Use, Technical Assistance, Policy, Special Education and Health. In addition, the study provided interrelationships among variables which could lead to an ICT integration model for teacher training institutions. The current study administered the survey to 255 pre-service teachers to confirm the suggested factor structure. Based on the relationships among constructs that were provided in the previous study, second-order analyses were conducted revealing a potential pathway to an ICT integration model. The model indicated that the Policy of the institutions was at the center predicting Infrastructure, Special Education, Health and Teaching-Learning Methods. Infrastructure predicted Access, Ease of Use and Technical Assistance; whereas Teaching-Learning Methods predicted E-interaction, E-learning and Learning Communities. Implications and recommendations for further research are provided.
Keywords: Country-specific developments, Post-secondary education, Teacher training, ICT integration, Structural equation modeling