ERIC Number: EJ1316607
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Publication Date: 2021-Nov
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Distance Education in COVID-19 Pandemic: An Evaluation of Parent's, Child's and Teacher's Competences
Education and Information Technologies, v26 n6 p6901-6921 Nov 2021
COVID-19 has caused profound changes in various dimensions of people's lives. Education system is one of the areas affected most; and there have been profound changes mainly with regard to teachers, students and parents. The main purpose of this research is to analyse the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on ICT competences and experiences of classroom teachers and parents in various dimensions. Scales were developed to collect data for the research. The reliability of the scale was examined by calculating Cronbach Alpha coefficients; which were 0.690 and 0.793 for the Distance Education and Pandemic Scale; respectively. In the second study a total of 1345 people participated in the study, including 841 classroom teachers and 504 parents whose children attending primary schools. The findings of the second study revealed significant differences between teachers and parents. Based on the findings of the current study, following suggestions could be given; both parents and teachers should be informed and educated about ICT usage. Teachers should use digital applications like Web 2.0 tools which will direct them through interactive way of teaching.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Technological Literacy, Teacher Competencies, Parents, Elementary School Teachers, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Web 2.0 Technologies, Technology Integration, Parent Role, Elementary School Students, Distance Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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