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Journal of Technology and Science Education
Journal Prestige (SJR): 0.159

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Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 2013-6374 - ISSN (Online) 2013-6374
Published by OmniaScience

[5 journals]

Integration of interactive computer simulations in teaching and learning
chemical reaction: Students’ performance and concept retention
- Authors: Jane Batamuliza, Gonzague Habinshuti, Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza
  Pages: 1060 - 1072
  Abstract: This current study presented the effects of interactive computer simulations on students' performance and concept retention in the unit of chemical reactions. Purposive sampling was used to select four schools with 320 students, in Kayonza district Rwanda. The Achievement test on chemical reactions was developed, validated, and checked for reliability. The participating students were in grade 8. The collected data was analyzed in MS Excel and SPSS. The independent sample t-tests were computed to compare the groups and reveal the effectiveness of interactive computer simulations. After the intervention, the experimental groups’ post-test means achievement scores of (8.67) were higher than that of the control groups (6.69). The difference between the two mean scores was statistically significant: t (318) = 6.3, p= .000. The experimental group also had higher mean post-retention-test scores of (M = 8.07, α = .29) than that of the control group (M =5.58, α = .19) which was statistically significant at t (318) = 7.28, p = .000. Therefore, it is concluded that interactive computer simulations enhance students’ performance and improve their concept retention. The study recommends that simulations should be used to supplement the teaching and learning of chemistry and other science subjects in general.
  PubDate: 2024-09-23
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2682
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 4 (2024)
Characteristics of educational experiences in STEM education in Medellin
- Authors: Isabel Ángel-Uribe, Lina Cano-Vásquez, Giovanni López-Molina
  Pages: 1073 - 1098
  Abstract: STEM education seeks to respond to the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and to prepare future generations of the city in 21st century skills and scientific and technological vocations. This article aims to identify the characteristics of the educational experiences lived in processes of partial and total implementation of the STEM approach. To this end, the article is located in the empirical-analytical paradigm, with a population of 2,511 teachers and 18,421 students from the 10th and 11th grades of 75 educational institutions in Medellin. The probabilistic random sampling (confidence level of 95% and margin of error of 5%) shows a sample of 390 teachers and 384 students. However, after filtering, data from 570 teachers and 3,262 students collected through a survey of 139 questions (Likert, dichotomous, polytomous, and multiple choice) were analyzed. The results allow identifying problem-based learning as the most implemented didactic strategy; the area of technology and information technology with the highest integration into the curriculum; the greatest uses of ICT are for communication and collaboration; the most implemented digital competencies are for surfing the internet and using email, and the partner with the most significant participation is the state, represented in different public and private organizations. Among the conclusions arises the need for a greater reflection and awareness of the processes and learning achieved by researchers and educational institutions to strengthen students' scientific and technological training.
  PubDate: 2024-09-24
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2199
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 4 (2024)
Threshold concepts in the teaching of natural sciences: A systematic
review
- Authors: Jaime Solís Pinilla, Cristian Merino Rubilar
  Pages: 947 - 964
  Abstract: A systematic review of Threshold Concepts provides a thorough and structured analysis of the existing literature related to these essential and transforming concepts in education. Threshold Concepts represent ideas or knowledge that, once understood, allow the student to access deeper levels of understanding of a discipline. These concepts are crucial, since they act as “doors” that, once “crossed”, lead to a more integrated and coherent vision of a study area. In the review, various academic databases were consulted to identify relevant studies, applying rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria. Through this process, key patterns, methodologies, and findings were detected, related to the teaching, understanding and application of these concepts. Despite the broad methodological diversity that exists in the field, as well as educational approaches and contexts, Threshold Concepts are not always addressed successfully at the curricular level or in the implementation of teaching methodologies. The limitations of this review have an impact on possible publishing bias and the diversity of research methods. However, the review stresses the need for greater integration of these concepts in education, as well as future research that explores efficient pedagogical strategies to teach them.
  PubDate: 2024-07-23
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2385
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)
Quality and security as key factors in the development of computer audits
in higher education institutions
- Authors: Daisy Imbaquingo, Javier Díaz, José Jácome
  Pages: 965 - 989
  Abstract: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need a specialized computer audit method to minimize quality and security risks and facilitate institutional evaluation and accreditation. This study aimed to develop a Computer Audit Method for HEIs (MAIIES) providing methodological support for the computer audit process. The MAIIES method includes planning, execution, communication of results, validation, and follow-up of the audit exercise with 47 activities. The validation phase resulted in an evaluation instrument with 42 variables for quality and 18 for security, forming a multivariate model measuring quality and security dimensions. The model comprises factors such as human, technical, contextual, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The MAIIES method provides a comprehensive audit framework, facilitating compliance with quality and security standards and identifying areas of improvement. It offers a strategic approach for minimizing quality and security risks in HEIs through a comprehensive computer audit process, enabling institutional evaluation and accreditation by ensuring compliance with quality and security standards and identifying areas of improvement.
  PubDate: 2024-07-23
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2275
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)
The development of teacher interns' competencies of science instructional
design and implementation using STEM activity based on DIY, Tinker and
maker frameworks
- Authors: Suthida Chamrat, Pongsathorn Suyamoon
  Pages: 990 - 1010
  Abstract: The objective of this research was to examine the impact of STEM activity based on Diy, Tinker and Maker frameworks on developing teacher interns' competency in science instructional design and implementations. These activities involve the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics principles, fostering self-regulated learning, creativity, and innovation among students. The research encompassed the design of five STEM activity modules, including a UVC Box Experiment, Digital pH Meter, Air Sensor, Startup & Rare Earth Board Game, and Motion Sensor activity, which were shared with teacher interns via Google Classroom using tutorial videos, slides, and additional materials to enhance their skills. An examination of 26 lesson plans from 13 teacher interns was carried out through content analysis, within a learning model guided by High Impact Practices (HIPs) spanning six domains: well-structured lessons, project-based learning, reflection, learning progression framework, student-centered approach, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). The results showed that the application of the DIY, Tinker, and Maker framework through STEM activities effectively improves teacher interns' competencies in science instructional design and implementation. Particularly noteworthy was the gradual enhancement observed from the initial to the subsequent implementation across all HIPs domains, especially in showcasing TPACK. Nonetheless, the research also identified variations in competency levels, prompting contemplation among students. The importance of developing activities that stimulate student reflection emerged as a key point to consider. This indicates that STEM activities based on the concepts of DIY, Tinker, and Maker should emphasize such reflective practices. The insights obtained from this study could advance the enhancement of teacher interns' skills and encourage further exploration of the topics discussed.
  PubDate: 2024-07-23
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2225
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)
Students perceptions of fake news created by artificial intelligence: The
case of deep Soria
- Authors: Ana Isabel Cea, Inmaculada Sánchez-Macías
  Pages: 1011 - 1024
  Abstract: Fake news and artificial intelligence are phenomena addressed in academia and research within the fields of communication and audiovisual education. As a medium and language, cinema has mirrored these challenges, exemplified by the short film Deep Soria. The primary objective proposed in this study is to ascertain whether this short film, directed by Pedro Estepa in 2021, is perceived as a mockumentary and to explore students’ perceptions of the social issues it raises and the way it expresses them. An ad hoc questionnaire was employed specifically for the short film, enabling the assessment of 118 students from the Journalism and Primary Education Degree programmes at the University of Valladolid. The method used is exploratory and descriptive. Results were obtained by combining descriptive statistical analysis and content analysis of the open-ended questions in the questionnaire. Notably, the study highlights the detection of the documentary’s central themes- fake news and depopulation- the use of humour, the focus on depopulation, and suggestions for incorporating more elements of “everyday reality”, such as images and testimonies from the inhabitants of Soria and the city/province. At the same time, the short film has been reevaluated for its propensity to address social issues.
  PubDate: 2024-07-23
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2735
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)
Design and implementation of a novel didactic strategy using learning
styles for teaching control theory
- Authors: Cinthia Viviana Rojas Palacio, Eliana Isabel Arango Zuluaga, Héctor Antonio Botero Castro
  Pages: 1025 - 1040
  Abstract: This paper explains the design and implementation of a novel didactic strategy based on learning styles for teaching automatic control theory in engineering. Traditional research on engineering education has worked to develop teaching methodologies, educational resources, and assessment tasks without considering the learning styles of the students. However, it is important to consider the learning styles of students to increase the number of useful tools that aid students in understanding abstract ideas and difficult concepts. To demonstrate that it is possible to design excellent courses of automatic control by using class activities concerning the learning styles of students. The proposal includes knowing the learning styles of students that enable professors to design appropriate didactic strategies based on the student needs. The proposed didactic strategy is appropriate and enhances the understanding of difficult concepts related to automatic control.
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2564
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)
Statistical analysis of digital transformation and its incidence in
- Authors: Erick P. Herrera-Granda, María J. Aza-Espinosa, Marco Burbano-Pulles, Jorge Mina-Ortega, Israel D. Herrera-Granda, Wilman J. Yambay-Vallejo
  Pages: 1041 - 1059
  Abstract: Reducing the carbon footprint of higher education institutions has become a global trend in recent years, as they are the axis of society's scientific and technological transformation that must be carried out with a sustainable approach. Among the many approaches that can contribute to this problem are the digital transformation of academic and administrative processes and its impact on reducing paper use. This study details the statistical analysis of the digital transformation process based on the modules and computer services implemented by the ICT department in a higher education institution and its incidence in reducing the use of paper by its teaching and administrative staff. For this purpose, an initial instrument was proposed, consisting of 18 ordinal, three categorical and two numerical variables. After applying statistical data processing and validation techniques, it was reduced to 13 ordinal variables, three categorical and two influential numerical variables. In addition, this study has proposed an appropriate statistical protocol for the design and extraction of information applicable in the context of higher education institutions, consisting of the techniques: Mahalanobis distances, confirmatory factor analysis, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney's U and Wilcoxon tests. The results showed the power of confirmatory factor analysis as a technique for obtaining models to measure indirectly observed latent variables, such as perceptions of digital transformation and paper reduction. In addition, it was found that the modules, systems, and computer tools implemented in the institution significantly reduced the execution times for performing administrative and teaching tasks in the institution, and significant differences were identified in the perception of digital transformation and reduction of paper use among staff.
  PubDate: 2024-09-03
  DOI: 10.3926/jotse.2242
  Issue No: Vol. 14, No. 3 (2024)

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