Which Tech Will I Use? Trends in Students’ Use and Ownership of Technology in a Thai University, an Ongoing Study

Journal of ICT Research and Applications

Jeremy Pagram¹  Babara Combes²  Yuwanuch Gulateee³ 

[1] A CSaLT, Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley, WA, 6050;Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St, North Wagga Wagga NSW 2650,;Nakhonphanom University, Thailand, Adjunct Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027,

关键词: e-learning;    cross-cultural;    cultures of technology use;    digital natives;    ICT;    online learning;   

DOI  :  10.5614/itbj.ict.res.appl.2018.12.2.3

学科分类：电子、光学、磁材料

来源: Institute for Research and Community Services ITB

【 摘 要 】

Students’ ownership of technology devices, their access to software and Web-based utilities, and their related preferences are the subject of this ongoing research. The devices that instructors use in the classroom, how students use online learning systems as provided by the university, and students’ skill levels when using technology for learning are also included. The major objective of this research is to provide a long-term comparative analysis across one university to determine if students’ and lecturers’ use of technology for teaching-learning has changed. Such ongoing data collection and analysis will inform individual institutions about online learning and how to improve facilities for both staff and students for maximum educational success. An initial study was conducted in 2015. This paper reports on the second data collection to determine if there have been any changes over a two-year period. The findings indicate that students have intermediate skill levels when using basic software programs for their study, whereas their social media skills are advanced. Students use mobile devices (phones and tablets) to access online learning materials. Overall, most students and staff lack basic knowledge in using information technology for study purposes. It was concluded that the university should continue to conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of students’ and staff’s information technology competencies. 

【 授权许可】

CC BY