TY - JOUR
T1 - “What I learn is what I like.”
T2 - How do students in ICT-supported problem-based learning rate the quality of the learning experience, and how does it relate to the acquisition of competences?
AU - Scholkmann, Antonia
PY - 2017/7
Y1 - 2017/7
N2 - Although advocated in theory, research findings on the benefits of ICT integration into inquiry-based learning arrangements such as problem-based learning (PBL) are still ambiguous. One explanation might be that until now students' subjective views on learning in ICT-integrated, inquiry-based arrangements have not been considered extensively. The aim of the present study was to shed light on how students' attitude towards various face-to-face and ICT-supported learning opportunities within a PBL course related to the learning outcomes, namely participants' competence acquisition. To this end, a sample of n = 46 pre-service teacher students in a blended PBL course on pedagogical diagnostics for business and vocational education answered an online questionnaire. The questions explored the quality of the learning experience in the face-to-face and ICT-supported elements, and the students' perceived competence acquisition. Data was analyzed with multiple regression analysis. Subjective satisfaction with the learning experience predicted competence acquisition for both face-to-face and ICT-supported course elements, but only if they were interactive in nature. In conclusion, ICT integration in a PBL course is not necessarily a threat but a benefit; however, this is true only when it is used within active and engaging learning opportunities.
AB - Although advocated in theory, research findings on the benefits of ICT integration into inquiry-based learning arrangements such as problem-based learning (PBL) are still ambiguous. One explanation might be that until now students' subjective views on learning in ICT-integrated, inquiry-based arrangements have not been considered extensively. The aim of the present study was to shed light on how students' attitude towards various face-to-face and ICT-supported learning opportunities within a PBL course related to the learning outcomes, namely participants' competence acquisition. To this end, a sample of n = 46 pre-service teacher students in a blended PBL course on pedagogical diagnostics for business and vocational education answered an online questionnaire. The questions explored the quality of the learning experience in the face-to-face and ICT-supported elements, and the students' perceived competence acquisition. Data was analyzed with multiple regression analysis. Subjective satisfaction with the learning experience predicted competence acquisition for both face-to-face and ICT-supported course elements, but only if they were interactive in nature. In conclusion, ICT integration in a PBL course is not necessarily a threat but a benefit; however, this is true only when it is used within active and engaging learning opportunities.
KW - ICT integration
KW - Inquiry-based learning
KW - Problem-based learning
KW - Competence acquisition
KW - Quality of the learning experience
U2 - 10.1007/s10639-017-9629-7
DO - 10.1007/s10639-017-9629-7
M3 - Journal article
SN - 1360-2357
VL - 22
SP - 2857
EP - 2870
JO - Education and Information Technologies
JF - Education and Information Technologies
IS - 6
ER -