Abstract
Although a large variety of methodologies, contexts and perspectives have been used to examine educational application of technology, there is a paucity of instruments that are designed to comprehensively evaluate the use of technology in education. This paper presents a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of an instrument that incorporates eight key dimensions: learning, affective, behavioral, technology, design, pedagogy, presence/community, and institutional environment. These dimensions were derived from rigorous systematic literature review and field specialist validation processes. The model was then refined and empirically confirmed in this study by 1,352 participants undertaking a Coursera open online course. The results of applying the instrument, as well as qualitative feedback from participants, are shared to illustrate its breadth and utility. The final 28 item “Comprehensive Evaluation of Use of Technology in Education” instrument is provided in full to support consistent, holistic and robust evaluation and comparison of technology use across educational contexts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9877–9911 |
Number of pages | 35 |
Journal | Education and Information Technologies |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 6 Apr 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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- distance education and online learning
- applications in subject areas
- evaluation methodologies
- interactive learning environment
- MOOCs
- confirmatory factor analysis