The effect of using information and communication technology on the empowerment of smart school students

Dissertation for Master's Degree

Information Technology Management Department

(Information Resources)

Abstract

The general purpose of this study is to investigate the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in empowering students, including increasing and improving the level of learning, academic progress, creativity, motivation, academic participation and research spirit of students. The questions of this research are: Main question: Does Fawa empower students in smart schools? And sub-questions: 1) Does Fava have an effect on the learning level of smart school students? 2) Does Fava affect the academic progress of smart school students? 3) Does Fava affect the creativity of smart school students? 4) Does Fava affect the academic motivation of smart school students? 5) Does Fava have an effect on increasing the group activities of smart school students? 6) Is Fava effective in increasing the research spirit of smart school students?

The descriptive research method is a survey type. The statistical population includes all the teachers of smart schools in Babolsar city in the academic year 2010-2012. The size of the statistical sample was determined by the number of 91 people based on the table of Karjesi and Morgan. A simple random sampling method was chosen. The method of collecting library and field information is that in the field method, a researcher-made questionnaire tool was used, to determine their validity from content validity, and to determine reliability, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used, and the alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was calculated as 0.84. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were used by SPSS and Excel software.

After analyzing the data, the main question and sub-questions of the research were confirmed.

Key words: information and communication technology, e-learning, smart schools, motivation

Introduction

The revolution of communication and information is changing the speed of economy, culture, and politics of the world. And it turns the world into a "global village". By using the facilities of this technology, the events that occur in every corner of the planet are transmitted to the whole world in the shortest time (Shokfeta, 2017: 41). What should be emphasized in the classroom is teaching students how to learn (teaching to learn). This means that students accurately recognize the information they need and have the necessary skills to make decisions and choose it. This type of learning emphasizes the development of students' ability to transform information into practical knowledge (Castells[2], 2001).

Fava[3] helps students to effectively develop their information literacy and lifelong learning patterns needed to live and work in an information-rich environment. In order to succeed and achieve this goal, provide a framework curriculum for students to learn how to solve their problems using information technology. Students learn about their living environment with the help of information technology. They know about the role of information technology in daily life and get acquainted with similar information technology tools. They use these tools independently and in groups and learn about different methods of collecting, organizing and presenting information. The use of these tools increases the ability of students in group communication and also strengthens their confidence in obtaining information (Dilmaghani, 2013: 27).

The current century has been called the century of information explosion due to the development and pervasiveness of computers in communication and the increasing production of scientific information. The importance of information is such that its impact can be seen in all dimensions of life and activities of individuals and societies. In the last few decades, modern information technology has had a considerable effect on the success and performance of many societies, schools and individuals, and due to the tremendous progress that has been made in this field, the fate of societies and individuals is tied to this modern technology every day more than in the past. It is obvious that in such a situation, recognizing the effects of Fawa is one of the important environmental factors that have serious effects on the situation, performance and fate of societies and individuals (Hasanpour Gharoqchi, 1386: 72).

1-2) Definition of the subject and statement of the problem

Fawa has become one of the basic components of modern society in a short period of time. Now, along with reading, writing, and arithmetic, many countries have paid attention to Fava understanding and mastering the basic skills and concepts of Fava as the central core of education (Ghorchian, 2012: 2). The explosion of information through new electronic technology such as computers, Internet, web, and new video technologies such as video conferences and satellites has changed the nature of knowing. Instead of memorizing information, students should learn how to obtain information, how to use the obtained information, and how to combine the obtained information. Instead of getting information only through teachers and textbooks, in the new attitude of teaching and learning, technology plays an essential role. This educational development enables students to think, solve problems, work with others, and search for creative solutions (Zofen and Lotfipour, 1379: 4). Students can use technology as a tool for remote communication and collaboration, interaction between homogeneous groups. (Beiranvand and Saif, 1389: 189). They use new strategies to cooperate with their peers and friends; Their learning is motivated and they have high self-confidence in doing things (Kuzma [4], 2002: 9). Research shows that the technology used in schools is useful in the teaching and learning process. In this context, the opportunities given to students help them to increase their creativity and critical thinking, self-directed learning, and self-management. In fact, technology, as an enabler, equips students to think more accurately and be more creative (Qufiker [5], 2010: 10).

Educational institution has the most important role and duty in this direction, that is, if a suitable platform is provided in schools and educational environments for the development of student and research spirit and the exchange of ideas, opinions and thoughts is provided, the educational space instead of one-way transfer of information to methods The two directions of acquiring information and knowledge should be guided and the role of teachers should be focused on facilitating the flow and process of teaching-learning, and students should become the creators of knowledge and information themselves, a favorable environment for the growth and development and excellence of countries will be provided. Undoubtedly, one of the most important achievements of the development of information technology is the transformation in the supply of education. Virtual classes, virtual schools, smart schools and virtual universities and in general electronic learning are reliable capacities and capabilities for developing these skills (Attaran Mohammad, 1383: 11).

The widespread use of FAVA in the education process, along with the evolution of educational approaches in the world, has provided the basis for the formation of smart schools. These schools are among the key requirements of knowledge-oriented societies and follow the approaches of developing students' knowledge skills and entrepreneurship. In these schools, the learning-teaching processes are enhanced and an integrated interactive environment is provided to promote the key skills of students in the knowledge-based era. (Road Map of Smart Schools, 2018: 3).

According to the above explanation, in this research, the answer to this question is whether the use of Fava in schools can be a factor for empowering students in the form of creativity, motivation, academic progress, learning level, group activities and research spirit in smart schools?

1-3) Importance and Necessity of Research

It is considered and has a high value, it is knowledge and creativity. These factors will create value in the available resources. In other words, resources such as labor and equipment will not have much value without these factors, this is the characteristic of today's world. The necessities of the modern world have pushed human societies towards a knowledge-oriented society. In these societies, the focus of attention has changed from the production and technology of products to the technology of knowledge and knowledge, and also the importance of the role of thought and knowledge has increased compared to the role of physical resources.