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IMPROVING ICT SKILLS OF STUDENTS VIA ONLINE COURSES
Rozita Tsoni, Jenny Pange University of Ioannina Greece
Prior knowledge and ICT literacy are very
important factors in the learning process. A pilot study was
conducted in a self-selected group of students in the School of
Education, in the University of Ioannina in order to improve their
ICT skills via online courses. It was found that the majority of
under- graduate students had sufficient capability in ICT usage and
frequent Internet access. Only few of them had acquired this
knowledge in formal secondary education. Moreover they appeared to
be able to control their learning (self regulated learning skills).
A large number of them believed that they didn’t have the
appropriate prior knowledge for getting their degree. They preferred
to have had some additional tutoring in order to improve their
performance. They wanted courses to be transmitted via mobile
devices. The content of these courses combines prior with current
learning material and we may call them bridge courses. Results of
this study revealed that bridge courses can be helpful. |
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