The Impact of ICT Instruction on Online Learning Readiness of Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of a course that included ICT skills on the online learning readiness of pre-service teachers in a completely distance education environment. In the research, single group pre-test post-test model was adopted. The study was conducted with 123 preservice teachers. The E-Learning Readiness Scale for College Students was used to collect the data. Furthermore, the course academic achievement final scores of the participants were employed. The data collection process continued during the 2020-2021 academic year fall term. The study findings demonstrated that total online learning readiness and sub-dimension scores increased after the Information Technologies Course. It was found that there was no difference across the scores based on gender. The academic achievements of female students were higher. At the beginning of the term, it was revealed that ease of use, online learning readiness and computer self-efficacy, internet selfefficacy and learner control variables varied based on personal computer ownership. At the end of the term, both these variables and academic achievement did not differ across personal computer ownership. There was a correlation between the ease of use variable and online learning readiness both at the beginning and the end of the term. On the other hand, there was no correlation between the academic achievement and ease of use or online learning readiness. It could be suggested that the present study findings could contribute to future studies in terms of online learning readiness.

A Review on E-Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic Situation

“…In the previous study, it was discovered that student happiness and their perceptions of learning were strongly influenced by their level of self-efficacy in online learning, their connection to the subject, and their communication with their teachers. The findings also highlight the impact of online learners' belief in their own abilities [13][14][15].…”

“…Students will be more engaged in their education if virtual communities and online learning are combined via a mobile platform. Students, school administrators, and government authorities can benefit from this perspective's advice on resolving the situation [12,13].…”

“…Acceptance is also influenced by the technology's efficiency and the absence of uncertainty in its application. Students and teachers must work together to identify workarounds for the many problems that online learning will face during COVID-19 [12,13].…”

Ters-yüz Sınıf Yaklaşımda Çevrimiçi Öğrenme Hazır Bulunuşluğu: Pandemi Dönemi ve Sonrası

“…On the other hand, most of these studies do not cover the pandemic process. In addition, studies examining OLR during the times of COVID are very limited (Ates-Cobanoglu & Cobanoglu, 2021;Çiğdem & Özkan, 2022;İlic, 2022;Magogwe, Mok ibelo, & Karabo, 2022). There was no study that examined the variables in the process, which was carried out entirely with distance education during the pandemic and then as a blended.…”

Teachers' Perspectives on ICT Curriculum and Students' Learning Skills

“…Because of advancements in ICT, high-quality textbooks, videos, and online lectures are now more widely available to students at a fraction of their previous cost. As defined by academics [2], E-learning is the strategic application of computers and other electronic devices to the educational process. ICT-supported teaching and learning approaches are gaining popularity in educational institutions, and e-learning is one example of their utilization [3].…”