Comprehensive evaluation of the use of technology in education – validation with a cohort of global open online learners

Jennifer W. M. Lai*, John De Nobile, Matt Bower, Yvonne Breyer

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9877–9911
Number of pages35
JournalEducation and Information Technologies
Volume27
Issue number7
Early online date6 Apr 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2022

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Keywords

  • distance education and online learning
  • applications in subject areas
  • evaluation methodologies
  • interactive learning environment
  • MOOCs
  • confirmatory factor analysis

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