Improving Teachers' Qualifications for Preparing ICT Based Educational Materials

Abstract

The preparation of ICT-Based materials is an integral part of teachers' daily learning and teaching processes. The aim of the study is to work with in-service teachers and a) determine their needs pertaining to ICT use, b) develop an in-service training program for improving their skills in terms of preparing ICT-based educational material c) to implement this program and d) to examine any improvement of teacher skills in this regard. The study has been conducted as action research and was carried out with a study group of 16 teachers. Findings obtained in the study revealed that teachers' scores on the TPACK-deep scale increased significantly compared to the pre-study. It was also shown that the in-service training activity that was carried out increased the knowledge and skills of teachers about current technologies that can be used in the learning-teaching process, as well as increasing their self-confidence and self-efficacy for developing ICT-based educational material. As they adopted the use of ICT-based educational materials prepared within the scope of in-service training during school courses, teachers have also been shown to report that students’ interest, desire to participate, curiosity and excitement and motivation towards the lesson had increased. On the other hand, teachers who teach lessons with ICT-based educational materials stated that they felt their selves more useful in lessons, their performance increased, and that such materials facilitated the teaching in crowded classrooms.
 

Developing Digital Natural Laboratory Based on Edutourism for Environmental Geography

“…The subject of the trial was limited to using small groups of ten students with a sample of five students from class G and five students from class H using purposive sampling technique with the qualifications of students taking Environmental Geography (PGEO6017) courses in the third semester of the 2020 class. Purposive sampling technique by giving certain criteria to the subject, [30] through the consideration of researchers in adjusting to the research objectives [31]. Environmental Geography at the State University of Malang has standard learning outcomes for graduates to analyze the use of natural and environmental resources effectively and efficiently and make appropriate decisions according to the context, which consists of learning outcomes for subjects (CPMK): 1) Understanding the Geography approach in the study of Environmental Geography; 2) Applying environmental ethics; 3) Identifying environmental problems and implementing sustainable environmental management; 4) Understanding the application of environmental impact analysis (AMDAL); and 5) Designing innovative solutions through environmental projects.…”

Students’ Performance and Perceptions Towards Authentic Learning Environment Based on Visual Thinking Continuum

“…The study was carried out in order to find the best practices and strategies for a teaching programme which will encourage both practical and theoretical understanding of ICT concepts for the purpose of teaching profession. As stated in [16,32], traditional teaching programmes encourage less skill development in students. Therefore, numbers of research have been carried out on ICT education and the enhancement of students' skills in technology and multimedia [15,47,9].In order to ensure that teaching and learning (T&L) in Computer Sciences remains effective, students of a teaching programme must have a firm foundation in terms of understanding and practical ICT skills [16,24].…”

“…As stated in [16,32], traditional teaching programmes encourage less skill development in students. Therefore, numbers of research have been carried out on ICT education and the enhancement of students' skills in technology and multimedia [15,47,9].In order to ensure that teaching and learning (T&L) in Computer Sciences remains effective, students of a teaching programme must have a firm foundation in terms of understanding and practical ICT skills [16,24]. This will encourage future teachers to teach, use and apply ICT within their T&L classrooms after graduation.…”