ERIC Number: EJ1097404
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0973-2217
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Effects of Information and Communication Technology on Engagement and Art Production for Eighth-Grade Students
Lovin, Elizabeth; Lambeth, Dawn T.
Journal on School Educational Technology, v10 n3 p13-25 Dec 2014-Feb 2015
The purpose of this research was to explore the impact of an online-learning component incorporating peer discussion groups on art achievement, digital literacy practice, student engagement, and student attitude of an eighth-grade visual arts classroom. Participants included 30 students in two 8th-grade art classes. Students in one class received face-to- face art instruction, while the other class completed additional assignments using online-learning components and peer discussion groups. Art achievement was measured with project scores from printmaking, ceramics, and cut paper units. Digital literacy practice and engagement were recorded with a teacher checklist and field notes. Student attitude was measured by a survey administered at the end of the study. The online-learning component group scored slightly higher on art projects than the face-to-face group. Results indicated that, using online-learning components did not have a significant impact on art achievement, but notably improved digital literacy practice, student engagement, and student attitude towards art.
Descriptors: Grade 8, Influence of Technology, Art Activities, Art Products, Peer Groups, Discussion Groups, Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Visual Arts, Conventional Instruction, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Check Lists, Intervention, Student Surveys, Scoring Rubrics, Achievement Gains, Teaching Methods, Performance Factors, National Competency Tests, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Assessment of Educational Progress
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