Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology

The Effect of Online Table Course Videos Created with the Micro-Learning Method on Learning According to the Participants' View

Sena Erdur Harman, Ayfer Alper — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study was an examination of the micro-learning method, which is a mobile learning approach. To examine the preferences of learners regarding the micro-learning method, a course consisting of educational videos and information on online tables was presented at Anadolu University using the Moodle Platform AKADEMA. The research methodology used was a mixed design. Due to the short attention span of young people in the 21st century, an online course was designed to determine the participants' preference for “bite-sized videos”, and the research was examined in terms of the participants' video duration preference, their perspective on current education, and the necessity of microlearning. A published course, named "Online Tables", was prepared according to an ADDIE instructional design model, and videos which were no longer than five minutes each as well as included multimedia principles were prepared for the entire course following micro-learning methods. The research universe consisted of 584 learners, and among them, 73 participants were included in this study based on purposeful selection using criterion based sampling. Data were analyzed through content analysis using the categorical analysis method. The data obtained from participants were interpreted, and it was determined that participants preferred the micro-learning method.

How Does Facebook Play a Role in the Process of Socialization of Teenage Students in the Rural Areas of Nepal?

Hiranya Lal Lamsal — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Social Networking Sites have now become a part of daily life for every teenager. It makes them to grow up socially through connecting with people in a short span of time. Considering this matter, the study aims to explore the perceptions of teenage students about how Facebook plays a role in the process of socialization from rural areas of Nepal. It attempts to examine secondary level students’ views about the significance of Facebook in the domain of socialization and how it assists students to socialize. This study is based on qualitative in nature. It follows phenomenological research design and conducts semi-structured interview through open-ended research questions. The data is collected from 15 teenage students’ of three rural community secondary schools in Devdaha Municipality. The finding indicates that Facebook plays a significant role in the process of socialization of teenage students. With the help of social networking sites, teenagers connect to the entire world and show their acquaintance through their social networking participation and intellectual achievement. Although Facebook makes teenagers pay less attention to their study and find their love and relation in the strangers, its users are more satisfied because they learn new things; connect with people all around the world, and connect it as e-learning resource.

Effectiveness of Blended Learning Environments in University Students Pursuing Undergraduate Education in Sports Sciences

Özgür Aydın, Talha Murathan — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study aims to examine the perceptions and effectiveness evaluations of blended learning environments among university students majoring in sports education at İnönü University and Fırat University. The research, conducted in the 2022-2023 academic year, is descriptive using quantitative methods, with a sample of 674 students from the Faculties of Sports Sciences at İnönü University and Fırat University. Data collected through the Blended Learning Environments Effectiveness Scale were analyzed using the SPSS program. The research findings indicate that students perceive face-to-face learning environments as more effective and contribute more to the learning experience (x=4.062). Blended learning environments are considered the second most effective learning environment (x=3.841). However, online learning environments (x=3.342) and technical issues (x=2.957) present some challenges. Correlation analysis reveals a moderate positive relationship between face-to-face learning environments and blended learning environments (r=0.435, p<0.01), as well as between online learning environments and blended learning environments (r=0.540, p<0.01). The effectiveness of blended learning environments for university students in sports education is associated with factors such as student motivation, student-teacher interaction, technical support, and communication. Face-to-face learning environments are perceived as the most effective by students and contribute significantly to the learning experience. Blended learning, as an effective method, has the potential to adapt to different learning styles and address technical challenges. However, careful attention is required regarding the effectiveness of online learning environments and technical support issues.