• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.1-10
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• 2021

The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact and analyze the effect of smart learning based class to on the students with low academic achievement level. The study performed in G University in 2018 among students taking calculus II class. It includes 16 students with low academic achievement level, whose grades were under C in the previous calculus I class. They belonged to special class consisted of very low academic achievement level and had to pass calculus II. 3D and AR were actively used in the class. The result shows that they got visual understanding of space, which revealed through analyzing SNS, mid-term and final examination, lecture evaluation. Also, smart learning based mathematics class utilizing smartphone's application elevated academic achievement level and influenced positively on the interest and attitude toward mathematics regardless of previous academic achievement level.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.57-62
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• 2022

This study was conducted with the purpose of listening to the explanations of artworks in the non-face-to-face class and confirming the learner's feelings as a result of the class. The proposed system listens to the explanation of the artwork, inputs the learner's emotions with a dedicated key, and expresses the result in music. To this end, the direction of the non-face-to-face art appreciation class model using the emotion key was set, and based on this, a system for non-face-to-face art appreciation was constructed. The learner will use the 'smart device using the emotion key' proposed in this study to listen to the explanation of the artwork and to input the emotion for the question presented. Through the proposed system, learners can express their emotional state in online art classes, and instructors receive the results of class participation and use them in various ways for educational analysis.

• Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.29-37
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of education applying the Havruta learning method in fundamentals nursing classes for nursing students on problem-solving ability, self-directed learning ability, critical thinking disposition, and learning commitment. One-group pretest-posttest design was used. Nursing students received training applying the Havruta learning method for 6 weeks (12 hours) in fundamentals nursing classes. The study was conducted from September 18 to November 6, 2023. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 28.0 with mean, standard deviation, and paired samples t-test. problem-solving ability (t=4.52, p<.001), self-directed learning ability(t=-4.61, p<.001), critical thinking disposition(t=-4.10, p<.001) significantly increased before and after the 6-week Havruta learning method training for nursing students. However, there was no statistically significant difference in learning commitment (t=-0.28, p=.782). The Havruta learning method is an effective nursing education tool for improving problem-solving ability, self-directed learning ability, and critical thinking disposition. The results of this study can serve as basic data for nursing professors when planning teaching and learning strategies using Havruta. Research will be needed to utilize the Havruta learning method in various classes and evaluate its effectiveness.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.33-39
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• 2022

This study aims to investigate the online class preference depending on students' gender and school level. To achieve this aim, the study conducted a survey on 4,803 elementary, middle, and high school students in 17 regions nationwide. The valid data of 4,524 were then analyzed using the Apriori algorithm to discern the associated patterns of the online class preference corresponding to their gender and school level. As a result, a total of 16 rules, including 7 from elementary school students, 4 from middle school students, and 5 from high school students were derived. To be specific, elementary school male students preferred software-based classes whereas elementary female students preferred maker-based classes. In the case of middle school, both male and female students preferred virtual experience-based classes. On the other hand, high school students had a higher preference for subject-specific lecture-based classes. The study findings can serve as empirical evidence for explaining the needs of online classes perceived by K-12 students. In addition, this study can be used as basic research to present and suggest areas of improvement for diversifying online classes. Future studies can further conduct in-depth analysis on the development of various online class activities and models, the design of online class platforms, and the female students' career motivation in the field of science and technology.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.213-221
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to apply Keller's ARCS motivational model to the business major English class and to investigate the effects of ARCS model on learning motivation and academic achievement. The subject for this study was 27 junior students majoring in business administration who took the business major English class. As a means of measurement, questionnaires and the results of written tests were used. The analysis on the results of the two groups, the experimental group applying ARCS model and the comparison group using the traditional lecture method, showed that the teaching-learning method applying ARCS model for the business major English class was effective in improving all elements of learning motivation such as attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction, and in improving academic achievement in business English and business-related content.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.14 no.9
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• pp.9-18
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• 2016

ICT is still lacking relevant studies and efforts even though it needs to be accompanied by character education. Against this backdrop, this study has developed and operated an education program that combines ICT with character education and conducted surveys on its accomplishments. The research findings are as follows. The analysis of theme-based correlations has revealed that individual's character has not significantly affected character for others and global character and that building character for others have made a significant impact on establishing global character with a high level of correlations. Therefore, I have found that a program involving a group of people together such as team-based task has a positive effect on fostering problem-solving talents with global leadership. It is hard to obtain tangible results in character education in a short period of time but I would like to contribute to laying the foundation for cultivating and fostering talents equipped with global leadership while respecting oneself and caring for others in everyday life through these classes. There is a study on convergence of character education and different subjects, left behind of this study.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.19 no.10
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• pp.39-48
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• 2021

This study aimed to analyze the level of professors' understanding and perception of adaptive learning and proposed how college can implement successful adaptive learning in college classes. For research purposes, online survey was conducted by 162 professors of A university in capital region. As a result, professors seemed to feel pressure to provide students personalized feedback and gave concerned that students don't study enough in advance before participating in class. It was also found that professors realized that they have low level of understanding about adaptive learning, while they revealed intention to make use of adaptive learning in their class. They also answered that adaptive learning system is the most helpful support for encouraging professors to apply adaptive learning in real class. We proposed what is required to encourage professor to implement adaptive learning in their class.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.19 no.7
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• pp.441-449
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• 2021

This study was conducted to identify the factors affecting the SDLA of nursing students who experienced online-class due to COVID-19. The subjects of this study were 115 nursing students who had experienced online-class due to COVID-19 for more than one semester at a university. Data were collected through online surveys from November 18 to December 1, 2020. Factors that have a statistically significant influenced on SDLA in nursing students were 'use of emotion' in emotional intelligence (β=.42, p<.001), 'control' in resilience (β=.28, p=.001), and 'objectivity' in critical thinking disposition (β=.27, p<.001), which accounted for 62.0% of the total variance. Research and intervention to improve the emotional intelligence of nursing students were constantly needed, and it is suggested that this be considered when producing educational contents.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.443-447
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• 2022

The purpose of this study attempted to investigate academic achievement and cooperative ability as problem-based learning to strengthen communication in Spanish courses. 70 learners taking Spanish at A University from September to December, 2021 were divided into an experimental and a control class to examine their academic achievement and cooperate ability. Academic achievement was not statistically significant, but the sub-area of communication was significant as 0.031 (*p<.05) and the cooperative ability of the experimental group, the average was increased, but it was not statistically significant. Based on this study, continuous follow-up research to develop teaching methods and teaching and learning models suitable for strengthening Spanish communication through various learner-centered convergence teaching methods will contribute to fostering talent desired by the 21st century.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.12
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• pp.83-92
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• 2013

An emerging learning method, flipped learning, has gained much interest lately due to its process involving prior study followed by the students' classroom involvement, which direction matches that of the current educational policy that emphasizes self-directed learning. This study investigated the concept of flipped learning and explored ways to develop instructional design models that utilize it. Flipped learning is not a model that has been recently developed, as it uses the format of blended learning with the introduction of a new concept of prior learning that allows students to learn in advance through online lessons and video clips related with the classroom content to be covered. During class time, individualized supplementary or in-depth study is conducted on the basis of the students' prior learning. The main considerations for designing flipped learning are a flexible classroom environment, a shift in learning culture, intentional classroom content, and educators equipped with professional capability. The research proposes the development of instructional design models for flipped learning pursuant to such concept and considerations. Through this research, the concept of flipped learning can be comprehended; furthermore, flipped learning can be utilized more effectively in the teaching and learning environment.