• Educational Technology International
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.195-221
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• 2019

This study explored middle and high school students' learning experiences using e-textbooks in online learning courses. Data were collected from in-depth interviews. The interviewees for this study were 19 students who enrolled voluntarily in an online mathematics and science inquiry program, actively participated in the online learning. The students generally have high academic achievement and motivation for learning in science and mathematics. Data were analyzed based on a grounded theory approach. As a result, the characteristics of the online learning environment using e-textbooks were conceptualized via three different categories including temporal, spatial, and technical. Such characteristics of the learning environment were able to provoke self-directed learning, extended learning, interactive learning, in-depth learning, improved ICT literacy, and formation of positive emotions and learning habits. Most of the learners showed positive feedback towards the use of e-textbooks, while some mentioned the technical limitations compared to conventional paper-based learning. This study suggested that e-textbooks are likely to induce positive experiences for learners in the context of online learning, so it is necessary to design contents that utilize various functions and advantages of electronic teaching materials in order to use e-textbooks effectively.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2023

Background: With the emergent transition of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for online/offline blended learning that can effectively be utilized in a team-based learning (TBL) course has emerged. Methods: We used the online metaverse platforms, Gather and Zoom, along with face-to-face teaching methods in a team-based Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) course and examined students' learning satisfaction and achievement, as well as their preferences to the learning platforms. A survey questionnaire was distributed to the students after the IPPE course completion. All data were analyzed using Excel and SPSS. Results: Students had high levels of course satisfaction (4.61±0.57 out of 5) and achievement of course learning objectives (4.49±0.70 out of 5), and these were positively correlated with self-directed learning ability. While students believed that the face-to-face platform was the most effective method for many of the class activities, they responded that Gather was the most effective platform for team presentations. The majority of students (64.3%) indicated that blended learning was the most preferred method for a TBL course. Conclusion: Students in a blended TBL IPPE course had high satisfaction and achievements with the use of various online/offline platforms, and indicated that blended learning was the most preferred learning method. In the post-COVID-19 era, it is important to utilize the blended learning approach in a TBL setting that effectively applies online/offline platforms according to the learning contents and activities to maximize students' learning satisfaction and achievement.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2023

This study was conducted with students who participated in an online extracurricular after COVID-19 in order to analyze the effects of college students' learning strategy, learning attitude, and achievement motivation on satisfaction. After participating in the online extracurricular, an online survey was conducted, and responses from 163 students were collected. Based on the collected data, the study results were analyzed. The results of the study are as follows. First, learning strategy was found to have a positive effect on satisfaction. These results can be inferred that positive recognition worked in the process of actually applying the learning strategies acquired through the extracurricular to their own learning. Second, learning attitude had a positive effect on satisfaction. The learner's learning attitude to develop necessary skills through experience and the sense of achievement experienced in the process of participating in the online extracurricular had a positive effect on satisfaction. Third, achievement motivation was found to have a positive effect on satisfaction. It can be inferred that the learner's active behavior by participating in the program acts as a motivation for achievement and affects satisfaction. Finally, through this study, a plan for effectively operating extracurricular in an online environment was presented.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.397-419
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• 2024

Online learning has become a widespread practice for students and teachers in acquiring and delivering knowledge. Education platforms have become prominent in the 21st century with the evolution of technology and the accessibility to online learning. As a result, various learning management systems (LMSs) have been introduced to facilitate online interaction between users. For instance, communication between students and teachers at school. However, there is a need to emphasise user engagement in LMS to enhance the online learning experience amongst students since the design of LMS affects user engagement. This study utilised a systematic literature review (SLR) that examined 74 articles published between 2014 and 2023, focusing on cross-cultural design (CCD), user-centred design (UCD), and usability in LMS design. This study aimed to review CCD and its association with UCD, user interfaces (UI), and user experience (UX) in the context of LMS. CCD has been introduced as an approach to design that embraces different cultures, languages, and social contexts, while UCD plays a significant role in defining user engagement for LMS. All elements in CCD and UCD help create a better user experience for LMS. Besides, this study reviewed the usability of selected LMS to give insights to developers in creating a positive user engagement. An insight into cultural factors that influence the usability of LMS has revealed their value for LMS design, such as the UI/UX elements. Initially, this study may guide future researchers in improving education quality by emphasising CCD and LMS usability, which can enhance user engagement.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.53-64
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to provide implications for designing and implementing non-face-to-face online classes at the College of Engineering in the post-corona era by analyzing the instructors' evaluations and experiences of non-face-to-face online classes operated in the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the overall evaluation results of non-face-to-face online classes from instructors at the College of Engineering, 'instructional design' was the highest among the five areas including instructional design, learning management, learning support, learning evaluation, and instructional outcomes. In addition, the effectiveness of non-face-to-face online experimental or practical classes was found to be relatively low. The results of this study imply that the instructors need to consider several instructional strategies such as active interaction with learners, clear explanation, and the use of technology in non-face-to-face online engineering classes.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.416-434
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• 2022

본 연구는 온라인, 오프라인 도구를 사용하는 학습자들을 대상으로 스마트러닝 학습앱의 사용자경험이 지속 사용 의도에 미치는 구조적인 관계를 기술수용모델을 통하여 이해하고, 학습형태 특성을 분류하였다. 또한, 스마트러닝 앱의 사용 경험을 기반으로 학습 도구와 콘텐츠 구성에 대한 사용자 경험 디자인 설계향상 방안을 모색하였다. 이를 위하여 개발된 스마트러닝 학습앱을 중고등학생 대상 학습자 84명을 대상으로 2개월간 사용 후 사용인식을 조사하였으며, PLS구조방정식 기법을 사용하여 자료를 분석하였다. 본 연구의 주요결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 시스템 및 콘텐츠 사용자 경험은 지각된 사용성과 지각된 사용 용이성에 유의미한 영향이 있었으며, 태도를 매개로 지속사용 의도에 미치는 영향은 유의미하였다. 둘째, 다중그룹 비교분석과 성별 그룹에서는 시스템 사용자경험이 지각된 유용성에 미치는 영향에서 유의미한 차이가 발생하였다. 선호학습 그룹에서는 유의미한 경로차이를 나타낸 것은 지각된 사용용이성과 지각된 유용성에서 태도 및 지속사용의도로의 경로였다. 셋째, 실제 가장 많이 사용하는 학습유형을 다차원척도법으로 분류한 결과 저차원으로 분리된 유형은 offline sync type, Online sync type, Ubiquitous learning type, Self-direct learning type으로 4가지 유형으로 나타났다.

• 실천공학교육논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2023

본 논문의 목적은 온라인 PBL(Problem Based Learning)이 학습자의 4C 역량과 학습 경험에 미치는 영향을 탐색하는 것이다. 연구 결과 첫째, 온라인 PBL이 학습자의 문제해결능력, 의사소통능력, 예비교사효능감에 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 학습자들은 온라인 PBL 경험에 매우 만족했으며, 학습과 예비교사로서의 자신에게 매우 도움이 된다고 인식했다. 셋째, 학습자들은 실시간 화상회의 시스템과 메신저가 온라인 PBL을 성공적으로 수행하는 데 매우 도움이 된다고 인식하는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 온라인 PBL을 성공적으로 수행하기 위한 중요요인에 대해 본 연구 참여자들은 의사소통과 성실성이 매우 중요하다고 인식하고 있었고, 리더의 역할도 중요하지만 팀원 간의 개인적 친밀도는 상대적으로 덜 중요하다고 인식하고 있었다. 다섯째, 학습자들은 온라인 PBL을 성공적으로 수행하기 위해서는 교수자의 피드백이 매우 중요하다고 인식하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 시사점과 함께 향후 연구에 대한 제언을 논의하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.633-642
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 외국인 유학생들의 온라인 수업 경험을 탐색하기 위하여 합의적 질적연구(CQR)의 절차와 방법에 따라 연구를 수행하였다. 2020년 1학기와 2학기, 국내 대학에 재학한 중국 국적 유학생으로 모집하여 총 15명에 대해 온라인 심층면담을 실시했으며, 4개 영역별로 13개 범주와 36개 하위범주가 도출되었다. 외국인 유학생들은 온라인 수업의 편의성과 맞춤학습을 장점으로, 학습동기 및 집중력 저하를 단점으로 인식하는 것으로 나타났다. 온라인 수업에서 학업량과 학업투자 시간 증가를 경험하는 것으로 나타났으며, 온라인 학습을 위해 개인적인 학습전략 활용과 함께 친구 및 학교로부터의 도움을 함께 활용하는 것으로 나타났다. 또 유학생들은 온라인 수업에서 수업 수업공지 및 안내관련 문제와 수업환경 및 기술적 어려움, 교수자와의 상호작용 어려움을 겪고 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 온라인 학습 개선 필요 사항에서는 교수자의 수업이해 및 향상 참여 유도 필요, 학생 스스로 자기주도적 학습능력 강화와 수업 환경측면에서 수업 안내 및 학습지원강화가 필요한 것으로 나타났다.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권12spc호
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• pp.483-490
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• 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant community challenges towards higher education around the world. The urgent and unexpected request for full-time university courses to switch over to online teaching was a particular challenge. Online learning and learning imply a certain pedagogical knowledge content (PKC), mainly related to the design and organization for better learning and the creation of unique learning environments using digital technologies. With the help of the present academic paper, we provide some expert opinion on the PKC connected with online learning with the aim of helping non-university professionals (that is, those with lack of online learning experience) navigate these challenging times. Our findings point to the planning of learning activities with certain features, a combination of three types of presence (social, cognitive and facilitative) and the need to adapt the assessment system to new learning requirements. We will conclude by contemplating on how responding to a crisis can improve teaching and learning practices in the post-digital era.

• Educational Technology International
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.175-205
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• 2012

The current study investigated whether SNS such as Twitter can be an assisting tool to compensate the limitations of online learning from social-affective and cognitive perspectives. Such limitations include low level of motivation to participate, feeling of isolation, rare exchanges of ideas and feedback from peers or instructors. This paper reports findings from a research study on the use of Twitter in online learning in Higher Education. Survey and subsequent interviews were conducted to examine students' perceptions about the cognitive and social-affective aspects of their participation in Twitter activities. Some of the challenges and potentials in integrating Twitter into online course are also addressed. It can be concluded that Twitter contributes not only to building close relationships among peers and instructors but also to opening a communication channel that can extend cognitive potentials.