Journal of learning and teaching in digital age, May 22, 2023
The aim of this study is to conduct a validity and reliability study for adaptation of the scale ... more The aim of this study is to conduct a validity and reliability study for adaptation of the scale of learning strategies to Turkish, which was developed by Pintrich, Smith, Garcia and McKeachie (1991) and adapted by Meijs et al. (2019) for distance education students. The Scale of Learning Strategies for Distance Education Students is a scale consisting of 25 items and 5 factors (management of time and effort, complex cognitive strategies use, simple cognitive strategies use, communication with others, and academic thinking). After testing equivalance of Turkish form, the validity and reliability studies of the Scale of Learning Strategies for Distance Education Students were conducted with participation of 411 students studying in different departments of Kocaeli University in the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method was used for the adaptation of the scale, the significance of the differences between item average scores of the groups over and below 27% were examined with Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients, corrected item-total correlations, and t-test in order to determine the relabilities. As a result of normality test and first CFA, the 2nd and 6th items in the time and effort management sub-dimension were excluded from the scale in accordance with expert opinions due to fact that their standardized regression coefficients were not significant. When the fit indices were examined as a result of the analysis, the findings were as follows χ2 /sd =2.594, RMSEA= 0.064, SRMR= 0.0616, GFI= 0.894, NFI= 0.879, TLI= 0.908, CFI= 0.921 and IFI=0,922. The corrected total correlations of the scale items ranged between 0.37 and 0.68. The results of t-test applied to the scores of the groups over and below 27% were found to be significant for all items. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the reliability of the overall scale was calculated as 0.915. A significant correlation was determined between the sub-dimensions of the scale and between the sub-dimensions and the total. According to these findings, adaption of the scale to Turkish is valid and reliable.
The presentation and sharing of information, especially in digital environments, have become sign... more The presentation and sharing of information, especially in digital environments, have become significantly easier with information and communication technologies and this has caused an increase in copyright problems. The aim of this study is to reveal the levels of awareness of academic and postgraduate students of copyrights in relation to digital products. The survey model was used in research conducted with the participation of academicians working at different universities in Turkey and postgraduate students in the 2018-2019 academic year. According to the findings, the knowledge level of the participants regarding copyrights, license agreements and fair use is moderate, their knowledge level about open source software, free software and copyleft is low, and they do not commit copyright infringements apart from downloading computer programs. Those working in the field of informatics commit more copyright infringement than others (such as using unlicensed software, distributing license serial numbers, illegally downloading music, videos etc., using without reference), as also do those in the 20-25 age range. The majority of participants stated that policies to prevent infringement of copyright digital products were insufficient, there is a lack of information about enforcement and their reasons for the situation include the belief in not getting caught and no one getting hurt, as well as not seeing it as a crime.
Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, Nov 7, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the effects of algorithm teaching on the problem... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the effects of algorithm teaching on the problem-solving skills of deaf-hard hearing students. Design/methodology/approach In this research, a pre-test and post-test problem-solving scale was applied to the single group (16 deaf-hard hearing students at a secondary school level) that had received algorithm education. Pre-test and post-test results were compared in order to see whether there was a significant difference among students in terms of their problem-solving attitudes. Students’ levels of performing the applications were examined through observation forms and their opinions about algorithm teaching were received. Findings As a result of the research, it was determined that implemented algorithm teaching had a significant effect on improving the problem-solving skills of the students. Originality/value Scratch training can be administered as either a compulsory or an optional course for hearing students as the Scratch programme offers the opportunity of teaching algorithmic reasoning with games, making the courses entertaining and giving students the chance to create their own designs which helps to improve their creative problem-solving skills and their motivation accordingly. Scratch teaching can be beneficial in developing students’ problem-solving behaviours and creativity.
Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 2019
Ozellikle bilgi ve iletisim teknolojilerindeki gelismeler suc islemeyi kolaylastirmis ve bilisim ... more Ozellikle bilgi ve iletisim teknolojilerindeki gelismeler suc islemeyi kolaylastirmis ve bilisim suclari olarak adlandirilan kavram ortaya cikmistir. Bilisim suclarinin onlenmesi ve bu konuda farkindaligin arttirilmasinda oncelikle ele alinmasi gereken gruplardan biri ogretmen adaylari ve dolayisiyla ogretmenlerdir. Bu calismanin amaci Kocaeli Universitesi’nde ogrenim goren ogretmen adaylarinin bilisim suclarina yonelik tutumlarini ve bilgi duzeylerini belirlemek ve cesitli degiskenlerle iliskilendirmektir. Arastirma tarama modelindedir. Calisma grubunu Kocaeli Universitesi Egitim Fakultesinde 2016-2017 egitim ogretim yilinda farkli bolumlerde okuyan toplam 323 ogrenci olusturmaktadir. Veri toplama araci olarak Bilek (2012) tarafindan gelistirilen 49 soruluk “Universite Ogrencilerinin Bilisim Suclarina Yonelik Tutum ve Bilgi Duzeyleri Olcegi” kullanilmistir. Veriler betimleyici ve anlam cikarici istatistikler kullanilarak analiz edilmistir. Arastirma sonuclarina gore ogretmen adaylarinin bilisim suclari konulari ile ilgili tutumlarinin ve bilgi duzeylerinin yeterli duzeyde olmadigi gorulmustur. Cinsiyete, ortalama gunluk bilgisayar kullanma surelerine gore bazi konularda anlamli farkliliklar oldugu gozlenmistir. Ogretmen adaylari icin kapsami iyi belirlenmis bilisim suclari konulariyla ilgili bir egitim verilmesi onerilmektedir.
The project entitled “A computer for every student” in Kocaeli and implemented for three years, i... more The project entitled “A computer for every student” in Kocaeli and implemented for three years, is thought to be of significance in terms of equal opportunities in education and introduction of the internet and computers to those whose families belong to middle or low socio-economic status. Within the framework of the project, it is essential to explore the effect of computers on internet usage competency level perceptions of secondary school students. The purpose of the research is to assess secondary school students’ internet competency level perceptions according to different variables (gender, grade, year of internet and computer usage, prospective occupation). The research employs a descriptive case study model. As a result, the study examines the internet competency level perceptions of the secondary school students provided with minicomputers in the social responsibility project which has been implemented for three years and concludes that the result is satisfactory.
Journal of learning and teaching in digital age, May 22, 2023
The aim of this study is to conduct a validity and reliability study for adaptation of the scale ... more The aim of this study is to conduct a validity and reliability study for adaptation of the scale of learning strategies to Turkish, which was developed by Pintrich, Smith, Garcia and McKeachie (1991) and adapted by Meijs et al. (2019) for distance education students. The Scale of Learning Strategies for Distance Education Students is a scale consisting of 25 items and 5 factors (management of time and effort, complex cognitive strategies use, simple cognitive strategies use, communication with others, and academic thinking). After testing equivalance of Turkish form, the validity and reliability studies of the Scale of Learning Strategies for Distance Education Students were conducted with participation of 411 students studying in different departments of Kocaeli University in the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method was used for the adaptation of the scale, the significance of the differences between item average scores of the groups over and below 27% were examined with Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients, corrected item-total correlations, and t-test in order to determine the relabilities. As a result of normality test and first CFA, the 2nd and 6th items in the time and effort management sub-dimension were excluded from the scale in accordance with expert opinions due to fact that their standardized regression coefficients were not significant. When the fit indices were examined as a result of the analysis, the findings were as follows χ2 /sd =2.594, RMSEA= 0.064, SRMR= 0.0616, GFI= 0.894, NFI= 0.879, TLI= 0.908, CFI= 0.921 and IFI=0,922. The corrected total correlations of the scale items ranged between 0.37 and 0.68. The results of t-test applied to the scores of the groups over and below 27% were found to be significant for all items. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the reliability of the overall scale was calculated as 0.915. A significant correlation was determined between the sub-dimensions of the scale and between the sub-dimensions and the total. According to these findings, adaption of the scale to Turkish is valid and reliable.
The presentation and sharing of information, especially in digital environments, have become sign... more The presentation and sharing of information, especially in digital environments, have become significantly easier with information and communication technologies and this has caused an increase in copyright problems. The aim of this study is to reveal the levels of awareness of academic and postgraduate students of copyrights in relation to digital products. The survey model was used in research conducted with the participation of academicians working at different universities in Turkey and postgraduate students in the 2018-2019 academic year. According to the findings, the knowledge level of the participants regarding copyrights, license agreements and fair use is moderate, their knowledge level about open source software, free software and copyleft is low, and they do not commit copyright infringements apart from downloading computer programs. Those working in the field of informatics commit more copyright infringement than others (such as using unlicensed software, distributing license serial numbers, illegally downloading music, videos etc., using without reference), as also do those in the 20-25 age range. The majority of participants stated that policies to prevent infringement of copyright digital products were insufficient, there is a lack of information about enforcement and their reasons for the situation include the belief in not getting caught and no one getting hurt, as well as not seeing it as a crime.
Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, Nov 7, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the effects of algorithm teaching on the problem... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the effects of algorithm teaching on the problem-solving skills of deaf-hard hearing students. Design/methodology/approach In this research, a pre-test and post-test problem-solving scale was applied to the single group (16 deaf-hard hearing students at a secondary school level) that had received algorithm education. Pre-test and post-test results were compared in order to see whether there was a significant difference among students in terms of their problem-solving attitudes. Students’ levels of performing the applications were examined through observation forms and their opinions about algorithm teaching were received. Findings As a result of the research, it was determined that implemented algorithm teaching had a significant effect on improving the problem-solving skills of the students. Originality/value Scratch training can be administered as either a compulsory or an optional course for hearing students as the Scratch programme offers the opportunity of teaching algorithmic reasoning with games, making the courses entertaining and giving students the chance to create their own designs which helps to improve their creative problem-solving skills and their motivation accordingly. Scratch teaching can be beneficial in developing students’ problem-solving behaviours and creativity.
Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 2019
Ozellikle bilgi ve iletisim teknolojilerindeki gelismeler suc islemeyi kolaylastirmis ve bilisim ... more Ozellikle bilgi ve iletisim teknolojilerindeki gelismeler suc islemeyi kolaylastirmis ve bilisim suclari olarak adlandirilan kavram ortaya cikmistir. Bilisim suclarinin onlenmesi ve bu konuda farkindaligin arttirilmasinda oncelikle ele alinmasi gereken gruplardan biri ogretmen adaylari ve dolayisiyla ogretmenlerdir. Bu calismanin amaci Kocaeli Universitesi’nde ogrenim goren ogretmen adaylarinin bilisim suclarina yonelik tutumlarini ve bilgi duzeylerini belirlemek ve cesitli degiskenlerle iliskilendirmektir. Arastirma tarama modelindedir. Calisma grubunu Kocaeli Universitesi Egitim Fakultesinde 2016-2017 egitim ogretim yilinda farkli bolumlerde okuyan toplam 323 ogrenci olusturmaktadir. Veri toplama araci olarak Bilek (2012) tarafindan gelistirilen 49 soruluk “Universite Ogrencilerinin Bilisim Suclarina Yonelik Tutum ve Bilgi Duzeyleri Olcegi” kullanilmistir. Veriler betimleyici ve anlam cikarici istatistikler kullanilarak analiz edilmistir. Arastirma sonuclarina gore ogretmen adaylarinin bilisim suclari konulari ile ilgili tutumlarinin ve bilgi duzeylerinin yeterli duzeyde olmadigi gorulmustur. Cinsiyete, ortalama gunluk bilgisayar kullanma surelerine gore bazi konularda anlamli farkliliklar oldugu gozlenmistir. Ogretmen adaylari icin kapsami iyi belirlenmis bilisim suclari konulariyla ilgili bir egitim verilmesi onerilmektedir.
The project entitled “A computer for every student” in Kocaeli and implemented for three years, i... more The project entitled “A computer for every student” in Kocaeli and implemented for three years, is thought to be of significance in terms of equal opportunities in education and introduction of the internet and computers to those whose families belong to middle or low socio-economic status. Within the framework of the project, it is essential to explore the effect of computers on internet usage competency level perceptions of secondary school students. The purpose of the research is to assess secondary school students’ internet competency level perceptions according to different variables (gender, grade, year of internet and computer usage, prospective occupation). The research employs a descriptive case study model. As a result, the study examines the internet competency level perceptions of the secondary school students provided with minicomputers in the social responsibility project which has been implemented for three years and concludes that the result is satisfactory.
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