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Perception of Secondary School Teachers on the Use of ICT Tools: Case Study of Amman - Jordan
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usefulness and continuous usage cannot be over emphasized, considering its adoption in the trending educational setting by teachers. The purpose of this research work is to analyze the secondary school teacher’s perception on the usefulness of ICT and its usage. And this study further investigated on the teacher’s perception on ICT use and other factors like, internet as a reliable source, social networks, work and ICT, security of internet, using of internet for building course content, other media etc., based on age, gender and years of experience of the participants. Questionnaires and interview questions were used for data collection from participants. The 40 chosen participants were all grouped and analyses based age, gender and years of experience. Descriptive analysis was done on the data gathered based on, t-test, ANOVA, frequencies, standard deviations and percentages. Analysis of the variables was done in other to detect the significant differences for the demographic features of participants. The results of this study showed that the perception of secondary school teachers on the usefulness of ICT tools and its usage is relatively very high and there were strong relationships on the teacher’s responses on their perception according to age, gender and years of experience. Keywords: Perception, ICT usage, ICT tools, Case Study
An Assessment of Undergraduate Students' Self-Regulated Online Learning Status in Emergency Remote Learning Period: An Example of EMU Faculty of Education
The emergence of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has seriously affected education as it has affected many diverse fields around the world. As a result of this condition, many educational institutions made a quick transition to emergency remote learning, hence lessons were pursued online. As a result of this, students took their courses online in this process. The concept of self-regulated online learning has become an important concept during the emergency remote learning period. The aim of this thesis is to examine the self-regulated online learning status of undergraduate students studying at the Faculty of Education, Eastern Mediterranean University during the emergency remote learning period. The study was conducted as a quantitative research. For data collection tool, the “Self-Regulated Online Learning Questionnaire (SOL-Q)” developed by Jansen, Van Leeuwen, Janssen, Kester, and Kalz (2017), which was later adapted into Turkish by Yavuzalp and Özdemir (2020) was utilized. As a result of this study, it was determined that the general status of students' selfregulated online learning is good. In addition, the findings show that based on the subdimensions the self-regulated online learning status of students in respect to their metacognitive skills and time management is average; while environmental structuring, persistence and help seeking are good. In addition, when the self-regulated online learning status of the students were examined in terms of students with and without previous online learning experience, it was determined that their status was good in both groups. In other words, it was revealed that previous online learning experience did not generally make a difference on students' self-regulated online learning status. When the online learning experiences of the students were compared in terms of sub dimensions, it was seen just in the time management sub-dimension, the students who had previous online learning experience were in good condition, while the students who were inexperienced in online learning could be described as average. Except for the time management sub dimension, there was not detected any noticeable difference between the two groups (with and without online learning experience).
Evaluating the Quality and Student Satisfaction Towards the Online Education Service Provided by Eastern Mediterranean University during COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the unfortunate circumstances related to the global health crisis of coronavirus, most of the educational institutions heavily relied on the fully online system to continue the scholastic process. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating the students’ satisfaction regarding the online education quality service provided by Eastern Mediterranean University. Besides, it examined the major factors that influenced the quality of this program. Additionally, the current study investigated students’ problems in using the online learning and suggested solutions on improving the quality of this service. This study adopted the quantitative approach, which involved a questionnaire based on empirical researches majored in the theme of quality and satisfaction. In regards to the data collection, a pre-testing was used to measure the validity and reliability of the questions. The Google form was distributed via Microsoft teams platform and emails. Following, the data were collected from more than two hundred ten male and female students with different ages and educational levels enrolled in several departments. To analyze the data, the study used the descriptive statistics, t. test, and one-way ANOVA. In respect of the findings, the descriptive analysis showed a number of factors that generally influenced the respondents’ satisfaction towards the distance education such as relevance, authentic learning, course structure, and autonomy. Additionally, one-way AONVA results revealed the insignificant impact of gender, faculty, and educational level on students’ satisfaction considering the virtual learning. However, the age played an important role in this theme. Besides, the students reported problems in using the online learning related to computer skills, Internet access, technical devices, and instructors’ feedback. Moreover, Preparing the academic staff with advanced technical skills, enabling free access to the Internet, providing technical devices, and designing a system guideline for the learners were students’ most suggestions on improving the quality of online learning. The study provided implications for curriculum planners, designers, instructors, and institution regarding the online learning. Also, it reconsidered the study's limitation and recommended for future studies.
An automation on interactive advertisement for companies on local street in TRNC
ABSTRACT: In this thesis, an online interactive Web application is developed to reduce the difficulties of communication between the customers and the companies on a local street, be a bridge between the customers and the companies and contribute in economic growth. The developed application has a friendly user interface for tablet PCs and mobile phones. In order to let the customers to navigate the companies freely, visual representation is used in the application. Our system is developed as a prototype and applicable for using in any local street of any city. Keywords: Web application, prototype, local street. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Instructional Quality of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Courses (OCs)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is playing a very important role in today Education. The purpose of the study is to assess and compare Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Courses (OCs) based on the first principles of instruction. Inventory was used for the collection of data through evaluations of the various MOOCs and OCs. The chosen 57 courses were grouped into xMOOCs, cMOOCs, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and other Universities (OTU) OCs. This study, it is obtained that the instructional design of various courses is not successful. Moreover, it is observed that the principles of instruction showed that there is statistical significant difference in designing instructional materials by the MOOCs and OCs designers. Data were analyzed with SPSS by descriptive methods. EMU OCs score very low point in the problems center principles with average score in the objectives and organizations. Keywords: Distance Education, Online learning, MOOCs, Open Courses, Learners.
The Attitudes towards ICT and the Internet Usage of Teachers of Secondary Education: Case in TRNC
The research study examined the attitudes towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the internet usage of the teachers of secondary education in the case of TRNC. In this research, data adopted was gathered via both quantitative and qualitative method. For collecting data via quantitative method, a questionnaire instrument is distributed to the selected 252 teachers of secondary education. In addition, interview method was also adopted during the collection of data phase, by administering a purposive interview questions to 25 teachers in order to elicit useful responses regarding to their attitudes towards ICT and internet usage. Analysis was carried out on gathered data using ANOVA, t-test, standard deviations and percentages. Significant differences were also conducted on the variable factors based on the demographic characteristics of each participant. The findings of this study showed that, majority of the respondents hold a high response on their attitudes towards ICT and also have higher responses in their level of the internet usage. Moreover, it was also observed that there is no significant difference between the male and the female respondents' attitudes toward ICT tools and level of internet usage. It is worth to mentioned that, the analyzed data showed that no significant difference exists regarding to the teachers' attitudes towards ICT and their level of internet usage whether the teachers have attended any computer classes or not, participated to a computer certificate or not, their years of experiences and the purpose of their daily computer usage. Keywords: Information and Communication Technology, Internet usage, secondary education, teachers' attitudes
Virtual Socialization, Sharing and Loneliness Level of Primary School Teachers: A Case Study of Famagusta, North Cyprus
In social sciences environment is becoming very essential in any given field. Virtual learning environment is one of the on-going trends in our primary education today. In fact, it has been increasingly luring the social scientists who dedicate most of their studies in field researches. The main purpose of this study is to find out teachers perspective about a virtual learning environment, with regards to virtual socialization, virtual sharing and to investigate the loneliness level of primary school teachers in virtual environment. This thesis make use of a mixed approach in data collection, as data will be retrieved from the participant with the use of a questionnaire aiming to evaluate teachers’ loneliness level in virtual learning environments that will be administered among 153 instructors in 32 Primary schools within the Famagusta District of North Cyprus. In the same vein, a semi-structured interview will be carried out. This study indicates that there is a firm correlation between teachers’ attitudes and virtual learning environments. The main findings of this study show that the level of teachers’ virtual socialization is higher than their loneliness level, and the teachers’ level of virtual sharing was at a lowest level. Keywords: Environment, Virtual Learning, Virtual Learning Environment, Famagusta, North Cyprus
Perceptions of Students’ on ‘Intelligent Tutoring System
The research in this thesis investigated how instructional technological based solutions, such as intelligent tutoring system, help students to increase their learning motivation and satisfaction after provided quality of information, system, and service. Intelligent tutoring system as an educational supplemental tool, which has been one of the major discussion topics about between educators and education theorist, is designed to assist students for their academic achievement. Although intelligent tutoring system has been successfully used in number of disciplines, it has not been exactly identified what affects students‟ perceptions and consequently what factor leads to success or failure of the program. Therefore, this study implemented information system success model to ensure that all the dimensions are measured scientifically to carry out reliable and validated findings. This model proved that intelligent tutoring system helps to improve the desired learning performances significantly as students receive quality information, service and system. Another noteworthy finding was learning motivation, student satisfaction and task-technology fit were closely related with the learning performances.
Analysis of Student Attitudes towards E-Learning: Case of Computer Science Students’ in Nigeria
The approach of students‟ to new innovations (technologies) signifies the basic aspect that will accustom their stance in respect to e-learning & alertness in utilizing them. Usage of personal computer, network and portable devices (mobile) has captivated the enthusiasm between different students that benefit from it as an educational tool. According to (UNESCO, 2006); the rise in numerous developing countries concerning e-learning where it can conceivably take care of a rising demand for learning and tackle the deterioration of experienced instructors. Moreover, it has been discovered that students‟ attitude and belief towards e-learning is viewed as achievement determinant of imminent e-learning activities. As reported by (El-Gamal & El-Aziz, 2011); by College students in developing countries have differing perspective in connection to e-learning, yet generally their dispositions are sure. Therefore, the research will explicitly analyze the overall attitude of students towards e-learning in Nigeria, in which as a researcher I have highlighted above. In this research, mixed approach is going to be used and as a methodology the researcher will collect and examine data through qualitative and quantitative method; then utilize Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Moreover, semi-structured interviews with the students on voluntary basis will be used. Conclusion and suggestions will be presented at the end of the research as a contribution to this field. Keywords: e-learning, innovations, computer science students, student attitude.
Examining Teachers’ Self-efficiency Regarding Web Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework
Technology has been always important for all industries and due to the dramatically increase and its influence of it in education, in the last decades there has been a crucial need for teachers to learn how to adopt, integrate and apply new technologies in their instruction. Accordingly, this study investigated the level of teachers’ knowledge in Web Pedagogical Content Knowledge (WPCK) framework with respect to some of their personal characteristics such as age-range, gender, years of experience in teaching, division of teaching, and access to the internet outside the school. To fulfill this, a survey implemented in Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) targeting all teachers in foreign language and English Preparatory School including (FLPS) total number of 167 instructors. A questionnaire called Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-Web (TPCK-W) developed by Lee and Tsai (2010) has been applied by this study as a survey instrument. As a result of measuring coefficient, mean, standard deviation, and probability value (P-value), this study found high level of knowledge in WPCK framework as well as notable positive attitude toward the Web-based instruction. Furthermore, some significant correlations have been found in some different factors of Web-general (WG), Web-communicative (WC), Web pedagogical content knowledge (WPCK). Keywords: TPCK-W, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-Web
The Attitudes of Computer Science Students and Instructors on Academic Social Network (ASN) Site: Case of University of Sulaimani
Nowadays, Internet, specifically Social Network Sites (SNS) have a great influence on the education system and academic life in universities. The main purpose of this study was to find out and discover instructors’ and students' attitudes towards the use of both SNS and Academic Social Network (ASN) site in their academic life in university of Sulaimani. In addition, UoS_ASN site was proposed and developed as an ASN site. The development of UoS_ASN site was formulated by the design-based research approach. Later, it was tested and used by students and instructors in the same university then students’ and instructors' attitudes and opinions were examined. The core purpose of UoS_ASN site was to assemble instructors and students online which it gave opportunity to them to communicate and collaborate with each other, disseminate tutorials, research and academic papers as well as help them to express their ideas and opinions. In this research, both qualitative and quantitative research methods were administered. The semi-structure interview was used to collect qualitative data with the instructors and questionnaire tools were used to collect quantitative data with the students. The participants in this research consisted of 105 students and 11 instructors. The result of the research demonstrated that instructors and students mostly have a positive attitude toward the use of SNSs and UoS_ASN. Keywords: Social Network Sites, Academic Social Network, ICT, E-learning
Palestine Technical University Students’ Perceptions on Educational Use of ICT Tools
Technology is very important for todays‟ education. The main purpose of this study is to explore the students‟ perception of Palestine Technical University toward educational use of ICT tools. The selected sample was students for Palestine Technical University, Palestine. Quantitative method was applied on PTU students and questionnaire collected to conduct survey of 137 participants. The study data was analyzed by quantitative method, questionnaire published and the sample collected randomly from all PTU faculties. The data were analyzed using frequencies; Anova test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Finding showed that there is positive attitude toward using ICT tools; however the result showed that there are no significant differences according to academic year and gender while there are significant differences with regard to CGPA, faculties, having computer at home, having internet at home, using computer in classrooms per week. Keywords: ICT tools, perceptions, technology, learning system.
Design and Implementation of an Automated Class Attendance System for Educational Purposes
This research was conducted in order to easily get the attendance of the students at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The research technique used in the project is Design Base Implementation Research (DBIR) and it is a combination of hardware and software system. The main purpose of this research is to reduce the time taken by the existing student attendance system on a paper or via calling the name of the students and to increase the efficiency of the attendance system. Thus, it aims that the time spent by the lecturer for the attendance taking to be effectively acquired in teaching and the taking attendance to be more accurate. The developed system uses a microprocessor called Raspberry Pi. For the project, RC 522, which is a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, and liquid crystal display (LCD) used. In addition, the application code for the Raspberry Pi is written with Python 2.7 programming language. This project contains five different phases. The first one is that the student read his/her card to the system. The second operation is the person's information which is processed by the system and the message is displayed on the LCD screen either as an error message or success message. The third operation is the transfer between Raspberry Pi and the server. The fourth operation is the server process where the database is available. With the information read from the card, attendance is also recorded to the Relational database management system (RDBMS) if it meets the requirements. Finally, the fifth process is web based management application that is available to student, teacher and administrators. The web-based application is developed using the HTML, PHP and JavaScript programming languages. This project offers an automated attendance system, which is faster and reliable, alternative to the current traditional methods of taking attendance at EMU.
The Attitudes of Students and Teachers toward the Use of Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) in Education: Case of Computer Engineering Department at Eastern Mediterranean University
The aim of this study was to examine teachers’ and students’ attitudes of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) as an instructional tool in computer engineering classrooms and to find out potential differences in attitudes according to some variables such as gender, age, hours of weekly IWB use, years of study and years of teaching experience of the participants. For data collection, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Two questionnaires distributed to 40 teachers and 150 students and also 10 teachers were interviewed to explore their opinions towards the use of IWB in the Department of Computer Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). The findings of this research indicated that the attitudes of teachers and students about using of IWBs technology in education were positive because they were mindful of the benefits of this technology in promoting meaningful teaching and learning. The result of the study has shown that there are statistically significant differences between the attitudes of students and teachers towards IWB use in their studies. It was also found that most teachers believe that IWB constitutes an effective and convenient way to deliver the learning content and that it increases the level of classroom interaction which in turn facilitates the learning experience, and also teachers expressed that they need training programs to acquire the essential competencies required to use this technology efficiently. Furthermore, the results showed that when students were involved in the IWB-base lessons their attitudes towards new technology have changed to more positive over time and this fluctuation in attitudes can be easily captured when dealing with and manipulating IWBs. Keywords: Interactive whiteboard; Teachers’ Attitudes; Students’ attitudes; ICT
Mobile Learning Readiness of IT Students: An Example of EMU
This study investigates the Information Technology (IT) undergraduate students’ readiness levels about mobile learning in terms of age, gender and class levels based on the self-efficacy, optimism, and self-directed learning sub-dimensions in Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). This study was designed using Quantitative research and Survey method which had a Mobile Learning Readiness (MLR) Scale that was used for data collection tool. The study (research) group of this research comprised of 201 registered bachelor students enlisted in the IT department at EMU in Fall 2018-2019 semester. All data collected was analysed using descriptive analysis techniques. Frequency (f), percentage (%), arithmetic mean (X), T-test and One-Way ANOVA was used for analysing the data. The findings showed strong indications that majority of the IT students demonstrated significantly high levels of readiness for mobile learning and there were no critical contrasts amidst mobile learning readiness as indicated by age and gender orientation. However, a significant difference exists between mobile learning readiness according to class levels of the students, which indicates that a relationship exists between IT students class levels and mobile learning readiness with the 4 th year IT students showing high levels of readiness for mobile learning while the 2nd year IT students showed the least level of readiness for mobile learning. Keywords: readiness, mobile learning readiness, self-efficacy, optimism, self-directed learning.
Perceptions of Students and Instructors about the Use of Moodle/Office365 Portal in Educational Activities: A Case Study at EMU
In this study, the perceptions of students and faculty members regarding the use of Moodle / Office365 system in educational activities were examined. Perceptions have been examined from three different perspectives: These are the effect, usefulness and ease of use of the technology used on students' motivation in learning activities. Students enrolled in ITEC115 - ITEC190 courses using the Moodle / Office365 system and the instructor of the course participated in the study in the spring semester of 2019- 2020. This study was conducted within the framework of using qualitative and quantitative research methods together which is mix method. The data was collected through a Microsoft Forms 365 link placed on the Moodle pages of the respective lessons. The research group consists of 106 students enrolled in ITEC115 and ITEC190 courses from the Faculty of Education and other faculties, and the lecturers of the course attended the meeting. As a result of this study, it was understood that the participants believed that the Moodle / Office365 system was a useful and easy to use technology. It has been observed that students and faculty members find it useful to use this new system in learning environments. In addition, it is thought that the use of this new system by students and faculty has a positive effect on students' motivation in learning activities.
Students and Instructors Perception on the Use of Moodle-LMS in the Department of Computer Science in Veritas University
Teaching and learning has become a significant factor in today’s world, where numerous nations are putting great amount of monetary resource in education in view that education is essential for any nation to develop. The new trend of developing countries are to invest into modern innovations for educational purposes with function to make learning more adaptable, progressively viable and effective. Lots of Nigerian universities still lack the effort to arrange a good structure online learning course that support student learning ability also having access to learning materials from anywhere. Learning is not a popular teaching approach in Nigeria, but most Universities in Nigeria prefer off - campuses for their distant student who enrols in their educational programs. Many universities in Nigerian still practice full-time traditional approach of teaching - school campus. This makes e-learning unpopular in Nigerian Universities. This study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyse students and instructors` perception towards use of Moodle with sample size of 107 participants were used to collect data from the department of computer science at Veritas University. However, the study provides positive and fresh perceptions towards both theoretical and real-life challenges of LMS and the results show that the attitude and perceptual experience of students and instructors within the department of computer science at Veritas University were positively significant and this is due to the fact that new methods are incorporate modern applications with learning activity, this brings more and new approach to school curriculum. Keywords: E-learning, Moodle, Higher education, Learning Management System, Nigeria.
Design and Implementation of Project-Based Flipped Classroom: A Case Study of IT Students
The general consensus is that higher education organizations should support learners to be prepared for future learning in their educational life as well as their lives beyond the university. The project-based flipped classroom provides learners with a learner-centered approach and self-directed education using the online educational materials. Furthermore, it enhances the engagement and interaction of students with their peers and teachers. The main objective of this research is to investigate the students’ perceptions toward a novel learning method, named as project-based flipped classroom. The study designed and implemented a project-based flipped classroom for IT students at Eastern Mediterranean University. Moreover, the study is designed based on the triangulate research method. Total 30 under-graduate students participated in this study. Data were accumulated with close-ended questions and open-ended questions during this study. The collected data were analyzed with the descriptive analysis method. Negative and positive opinions of the students on project-based flipped classroom were assessed. The student’s achievement of this instructional method was found to be high. They expressed that educational environment is a rich environment where they were positively affected by their computer-based communication, working in a group, managing time and tasks in order to achieve their success. Keywords: Learning management system (LMS), project-based learning, flipped classroom, project-based flipped classroom
Students’ Perceptions towards the Effective Use of Web-Based Learning Platform (WBLP) on their Learning Outcomes
Nowadays, computers are the potential deliverers of the educational system, since they can be used for personalizing learning, to design learning according to the learners’ knowledge and needs. Educators’ attention has overtime been attracted by the development of the internet and internet-based computerized learning (i.e e-learning). Academic studies in this area have portrayed that the process of obtaining web technology for the purpose of learning and teaching is quickly becoming an important tool in these fields. In accordance with the latest requirements, many institutions and individuals prefer to provide education/training via the Internet and that has sparked a remarkable rate of increase in web-based education institutions. And therefore, there has been a rise in the usage of personal/informal as well as institutional/formal web-based learning platforms. Therefore, the web, with its wide range of functions, has become such a highly invaluable source and the tool to acquire learning, research development that in all honesty without its learning process. The technological implications and wide use of learning applications of the web that includes a wide array of functions and many unique components are now currently utilized in the development and evaluation of effective web-based learning applications in order to facilitate teaching contents through interactive exercises and multimedia materials. This research is to analyze the perceptions of Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) students, who are registered to a course which is given by the School of Computing and Technology through a web-based learning platform Keywords: web-based learning, e-learning applications, multimedia technologies, teaching tool, the educational system
Eastern Mediterranean University Undergraduate Students Perspective on Digital Competence and Academic Literacy
Purpose of this study is to investigate undergraduate students’ perspective on the use of digital competence for academic literacy. This study used 400 EMU undergraduate students comprising of both males and females across all the eleven faculties as sample population. Data were collected with “Digital Competence and Academic Literacy” tool. Data gotten from the instrument were analyzed using frequency, percentage, T-test for testing the significant difference between students’ gender and ANOVA for testing the significant differences between students’ registered faculty. The results from this study indicate that EMU undergraduate students’ have preference for digital content given via multi-modal forms. Additionally, the results also show that there are significant differences in undergraduate perspective on the use of digital competence for academic literacy according to students’ gender and students registered faculty. Keywords: Digital Competence, Digital Literacy, Academic Literacy, Undergraduate Students.
Instructors’ Opinions about New Learning Management System
Learning management system (LMS) is highly discussable subject in educational field. Such systems need to always be updated and upgraded with new features, tools and design to keep up with technology development from day to day. A standard framework for developing LMS was provided with focusing on the design and interface. This research focused in implementing new LMS and implements it in new way by using up to date technologies to achieve user friendly and ease to use. In this research EMU was taken as a case study to get opinions on new LMS of students and instructors and compares it to an existing one in Eastern Mediterranean University. Data is collected by using Interview questions with 10 instructors from School of Computing and Technology. User friendly interface and ease to use design can empower the LMS. Keywords: learning management system, LMS, interface design, LMS Development Framework, LMS comparison.
Online Learning Readiness Level and Perceived Social Presence of The Teacher Candidate’s in The Online Learning Environment an E.M.U Example
Recent developments on the ICT’s have led to the emergence of major changes not only in people’s lives but also in educational environment. It is observed that distance learning programs are being very popular from many institutions. It is known that evaluation of the quality of the learning environment is very important for the distance education program’s achievements. The aim of this study is to investigate the online learning readiness level and perceived social presence of teacher candidates in terms of gender and branch. The research group of the study is consisted of, 94 students who’s registered at the online pedagogical formation program at the 2014-2015 academic fall term of the Eastern Mediterranean University. Online learning readiness scale developed by Hung, Chou, and Chen and Own (2010) which is translated into Turkish by Yurdugül and Alsancak Sirakaya (2013) and social presence scale developed by Arbaugh (2008) which is translated in Turkish by Kilic Cakmak, Cebi and Kan (2014) were apply for data collection. The result of this research identified that major numbers of teacher candidate’s online readiness level is relatively high and the online social presence level of the teacher candidates is medium. Although, there was some significant differences among males and females students in terms of social presence in the online learning environment. Keywords: Online Learning Readiness Level, Online Social Presence Level, Teacher Candidates
Satisfaction Level of Teacher Candidates in Online Learning: Case Study of Eastern Mediterranean University
In recent years, online learning environment has become popular since it provides flexibility in terms of time and place. The aim of the current study is to assess the level of satisfaction of teacher candidates. This study is formed as a “case study” by employing both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to collect data from the respondents. Teacher candidates who are studying 2013-2014 Summer Semester Pedagogical formation certificate programs were chosen as a sample for the current study and sample size was determined as 291 respondents at EMU. The quantitative data were collected by appointing the “E-Learning Student Satisfaction Questionnaire” which proposed by Kantoglu et al., (2013). Furthermore, qualitative data was gathered by employing a semi-structured interview form. Current study has revealed that level of of satisfaction of teacher candidates were high for online learning environment. Moreover, results indicated that level of satisfaction of female teacher candidates were higher than the level of satisfaction of male teacher candidates in terms of quality of support services. Results also expressed that students in 29-36 age interval were having higher satisfaction level on online learning when compared with teacher candidates in 23-28 age interval in terms of the material usefulness and actuality of materials. Keywords: Student Satisfaction, Online Learning Environment, Online Learning Environment Student Satisfaction
Students’ and Faculty Members’ Perceptions of Online vs. Traditional Courses: Case Study EMU School of Computing and Technology
ABSTRACT: This study examined the perception of selected students and faculty members of online versus traditional course. The selected case study was the School of Computing and Technology at the Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. In addressing the research questions, mixed method was employed to solicit data using questionnaires to conduct survey and interviews. Data collected by survey technique had 140 participants while interview was conducted 16 students and 15 faculty members. The survey data was analyzed quantitatively, while interviews were analyzed qualitatively. Results showed that students’ perception revealed that both online and traditional courses are satisfactory and enables them attain the academic successes. In the same vein, students hold strong view that online courses are not better than traditional courses but can serve meaningfully to complement each other. The viewpoint held by faculty members complies with that of students that online courses are very efficient but serve more appropriately for theory-based courses. So traditional mode remains the best approach to teach and learn practical courses. However, online facilities are very useful in facilitative classroom learning. Keywords: Online courses, traditional courses, perception, students, faculty members. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………