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A Study on Middle School Students' Smart Media Literacy and Learning in a Context of Online Inquiry-based Mathematics and Science Learning

  • LEE, Sunghye;CHAE, Yoojung
    • Educational Technology International
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.229-251
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    • 2016
  • This study was designed to investigate the relationship between middle school students' smart media competency and online learning outcomes. The context of this study was on online inquiry-based mathematics and science learning environment, and four-hundred and fifty-five (455) 7th to 9th grade students in Korea participated in this research. To assess students' smart device competency, Smart Media Literacy Quotient (SMLQ) which consisted of 18 items regarding the operation ability of smart media and its application (14 items) and positive beliefs of smart media (4 items) was administered to each student. The findings of this study first showed that students' smart media literacy varied according to their characteristics such as gender, grade, class (subject), and socio-economic status. Female students' scores were higher in overall smart media literacy operation and learning ability of smart media than male students. 7th grade middle school students represented lower smart media literacy scores, compared to 8th and 9th graders. Also, minority students were significantly lower in smart media literacy, operation and learning ability of smart media, and positive belief of smart media than the non-minority students. Second, overall smart media literacy and operation and learning ability of smart media varied among high, medium, and low score achievers in inquiry tasks. Low scored students in inquiry tasks were significantly lower in overall smart media literacy and operation and learning ability of smart media than medium scored students. Lastly, smart media literacy also varied by students' dropout/completion. Students who dropped out reported significantly lower scores in overall smart media literacy, operation and learning ability of smart media, and positive belief of smart media.

Differences in Psychopathology and Effectiveness of Individual Counselling According to Learning Environment of Agricultural Specialized College Students (농업계 특수전문대학 학생들의 학습 환경에 따른 정신병리 차이와 개인상담의 효과검증)

  • Lee, D.K.;Nho, W.G.;Jeong, D.S.;An, J.S.
    • Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.153-163
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    • 2017
  • This study is aimed at researching on psychopathological characteristics of agriculture-specialized college students, in a specific educational environment, consulting some students who show maladjusted characteristics, verifying its effects and providing basic data for college life instructions. The complete survey MMPI was conducted for 676 freshmen and juniors attending K agriculture-specialized college located in Jeollabuk-do. To analyze the results, basic statistics, bivariate correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were implemented. The results of this study are as follows; First, the level of overall clinical scale was lower than 50 points, standard point, and freshmen showed higher depression (D), hysteria (Hy) and psychasthenia (Pt) in general. Such results are different from the other study results. It is considered an anxiety in early stage, resulted from a living in a dormitory. For the juniors who came back from one-year practice, anxiety about employment seems little because they are already employed. Second, The effects of personal consultation for maladjusted students were proved (p<.01). The students who got consultation showed improvement effect from 'very bad condition' to 'considerable depression', which is low score. This study has a meaning in preventing from any accident, by screening maladjusted students who are supposed to learn in a specific situation, by relieving their symptoms through consultation and letting them concentrate on learning.

The effects of self-directed learning ability, critical thinking, and learning commitment from utilizing the Havruta method in women's health nursing classes (하브루타 교수법을 적용한 여성건강간호학 수업이 간호학생의 자기주도적 학습능력, 비판적 사고성향 및 학습몰입에 미치는 효과)

  • Yang, Jeong Ha;Chung, Mi Young
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.352-361
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to construct the education applying the Havruta method for nursing students and to investigate the effects on self-directed learning ability, critical thinking, and learning commitment. Methods: A nonequivalent control group pre-posttest design was used. The participants were 63 nursing students (experimental group, n=31; control group, n=32) at two universities. The experimental group received education applying the Havruta method for five weeks. The study was conducted from September 1 to November 30, 2022. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 27.0 for an χ2 test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, and Mann-Whitney U-test. Results: The experimental group had a significant increase in self-directed learning ability (z=-2.13, p=.033). However, there was no significant difference in critical thinking competency (t=0.64, p=.524) and learning commitment (t=0.04, p=.969) between the two groups. Conclusion: The Havruta method is an effective nursing education tool for self-directed learning ability. The result of this study could be a guide for nursing professors in designing and implementing educational programs that apply the Havruta method. In the future, research that applies the Havruta method and evaluates its effectiveness in nursing education programs should be continued.

A Study on the Survey of the Level of Book Saturation in Chungcheongbuk-do Libraries (충청북도교육청 공동보존자료관 설립에 대한 현장 인력의 인식 분석)

  • Younghee Noh;Bong-Suk Kang;Seung-Jin Kwak;Inho Chang
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.57 no.4
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    • pp.139-159
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    • 2023
  • This study was conducted to review the feasibility of establishing a joint preservation library centered on the Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education. To achieve this, a survey and perception survey were conducted. The research results suggest the following: Firstly, the functions of the Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education joint preservation library should focus on the preservation of valuable materials, the development of Chungcheongbuk-do educational and school-specialized materials, and prioritizing the digitalization of important transferred materials and providing services to the general public. Secondly, when determining the criteria for materials to be transferred in the future, priority should be given to materials that require preservation in their original form and those that need media conversion. Thirdly, when considering the types of materials to be transferred in the future, the operational plan should primarily focus on monographs but also consider other types of materials. Fourthly, regarding ownership rights of materials during the transfer process, it is advisable to establish detailed transfer guidelines, including ownership rights, through discussions between the Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education and individual libraries via the Joint Preservation Library Operating Committee.

Chronic Respiratory Symptoms and Associated Factors among Fruit and Vegetable Workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross sectional Study

  • Mulualem Gete Feleke;Yidnekachew Alemu;Meaza Gezu Shentema;Samson Wakuma;Zerihun Emiru;Tesfaye Yitna Chichiabellu
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.287-294
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    • 2023
  • Background: Fruit and vegetable market is an abundant source of bioaerosols. Exposure to organic and inorganic waste and long-term inhalation of bioaerosols during working hours leads to chronic respiratory symptoms. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms and related factors among fruit and vegetable workers compared with the control group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods and materials: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from 2020 to 2021. Data were entered in EpiData 3.1 and exported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Logistic regressions were computed to depict the data and related factors. The culture method was done to count and compare bacterial and fungal concentrations between fruit and vegetable workers and office workers. Results: In this study, the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms (PR = 2.87, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.772-4.66) was significantly higher among fruit and vegetable workers (46.7%) than controls (23.4%). Sex (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.12-3.98), educational status (AOR = 1.34, 95% CI = 0.78-2.32), working hours per day (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI = 1.586-9.65), and working department (AOR = 3.20, 95% CI = 0.90-11.40) were associated with chronic respiratory symptoms. Bacterial and fungal concentrations were significantly higher in the air of the vegetable market (276 colony-forming unit) than the air in the workplace of controls (7 colony-forming unit). Conclusion: The fruit and vegetable market workers (greengrocers) had a higher prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms relative to office workers. Respiratory protective devices should be given to deliver preventive measures.

Utilization Strategies of Generative AI Platforms for CG Education (CG 교육을 위한 생성형 인공지능 플랫폼 활용 방안)

  • Donghee Suh
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.357-364
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    • 2023
  • Due to the rapid advancement of AI technology, generative artificial intelligence platforms are experiencing innovative applications in various fields. In this paper, it examines research cases involving the utilization of AI in education, explore instances where generative AI platforms are applied in the realm of creative endeavors, and discuss the direction of utilizing generative AI in educational contexts. In the field of computer graphics, this study introduced generative AI platforms that are applicable for image creation, editing, and video editing. It also proposed platforms that can be utilized in the video editing production process. These generative AI platforms not only offer advantages in terms of efficiency, by reducing the efforts of creators and saving time in the production process, but they also present positive aspects in enhancing individual capabilities. It is advocated that their swift integration into education is necessary, considering these benefits. This study aims to provide direction for the expansion of creative education utilizing generative AI platforms.

Comparison of Learning Attitudes, Class Satisfaction and Self-regulated Learning Ability in Face-to-face and Non-face-to-face Classes of College Physical Therapy Students (전문대학교 물리치료과 학생의 대면수업과 비대면 수업의 수업태도, 수업 만족도 및 자기조절학습능력의 비교)

  • Chung Eunjung
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2023
  • Background: The purpose of this study was to comparison of learning attitude, class satisfaction, and self-regulated learning ability of face-to-face and non-face-to-face classes in college physical therapy students to improve the educational effect and quality of non-face-to-face classes when face-to-face classes such as COVID-19 become inevitable in the future. Design: Cross-section study. Methods: This study was conducted with 91 college students, 3rd year students of physical therapy department at a community college in 'A' region, Gyeongsangbuk-do, who took face-to-face classes in the first semester of 2022 and non-face-to-face classes in 2021 of the previous semester. Results: Class attitude was higher in face-to-face classes than in non-face-to-face classes. There was a significant difference in class satisfaction between face-to-face and non-face-to-face classes, In self-regulated learning ability, face-to-face classes had a more positive effect on self-regulated learning ability than non-face-to-face classes. Conclusion: This study serves as empirical basic data on the actual condition of non-face-to-face classes compared to face-to-face classes for college physical therapy students, suggests the direction of future research, and improves the quality of non-face-to-face classes in the field of physical therapy, which requires a lot of practice. and hope it will be used for development.

Agricultural Reservoir Operation Analysis According to Surveyed Irrigation Guideline (현장조사 관개 기준에 따른 농업용 저수지 운영 분석)

  • Kim, Maga;Choi, Jin-Yong;Bang, Jehong;Yoon, Pu Reun;Kim, Kwihoon
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.65 no.5
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    • pp.37-49
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    • 2023
  • The drought risk has been increasing recently due to climate change causing the extreme climate to be more frequent. In order to supply agricultural water stably under drought, it is necessary to operate an agricultural reservoir in response to drought. To this end, it is crucial to establish appropriate drought response operation rules considering weather conditions and reservoir status. In the reservoir operation simulation, the supply amount differs from the actual reservoir supply for many reasons, including maintaining water levels for supply and accommodating farmers' requests. So, for a more realistic reservoir operation simulation, it is necessary to reflect the reservoir operation rules of the actual water management site. Therefore, in this study, through a survey, the standards for limitation of agricultural water supply applied to agricultural reservoirs in Korea were investigated, and the criteria for drought response reservoir operation (DRO) were established based on the survey. Then, the DRO was applied to the irrigation period for nine subject reservoirs. The applicability was evaluated by comparing the DRO result to the operation result of HOMWRS (Hydrological Operation Model for Water Resources System). The reservoir drought index, storage rate, and daily supply were compared for evaluation. From the result, DRO showed more stable operation results in most cases against drought as it has fewer days of water supply limitation and a somewhat reservoir storage rate which can be utilized for prolonged drought.

Structural Equation Model Analysis of Communication Ability by Havruta Teaching-Learning Method

  • Jae-Nam Kim;Seong-Eun Chu
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.28 no.10
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    • pp.197-205
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    • 2023
  • This study is to apply the Havruta teaching-learning method to college students' major classes and analyze the relationship between the effectiveness evaluation of communication skills and sub-factors using a structural equation model. As a result of the study, the communication ability score was different before and after Havruta teaching-learning, and it was found that after Havruta teaching-learning was higher than before Havruta teaching-learning. The path effect was found to be significant in all of the total, direct, and indirect effects among latent variables, except for the relationship between interpretation ability, role-playing ability, and goal-setting ability in the direct effect. In this study, it was found that the Havruta teaching-learning method not only improves creativity and thinking ability, but also improves self-directed learning ability. In addition, it was reconfirmed that it is a teaching-learning method that can develop social skills and communication skills as well as problem-solving skills while experiencing opinions different from one's own. As a result, research on a thorough student-centered teaching-learning method suitable for the Homo Machina era must be continued and its application in the educational field must be implemented.

A Study on the Feasibility of Establishing a Joint Preservation Library for Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education (충청북도교육청 공동보존자료관 설립타당성에 관한 연구)

  • Younghee Noh;Seung-Jin Kwak;In-ho Chang;Bong-suk Kang
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.55-75
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    • 2023
  • This study proposes the establishment of a joint preservation library in the Chungcheongbuk-do region. It aims to transfer low-utilization materials from various libraries in Chungcheongbuk-do to the joint preservation library, thereby improving the efficiency of existing spaces and actively supporting the educational curriculum of school libraries. To achieve this, the study conducted document analysis, a status survey, and case analysis. The research results indicate that a reasonable standard for the accommodating capacity of the preservation library space is calculated at 280 volumes per square meter. Specifically, an initial transfer of 45,580 volumes for public libraries and 121,894 volumes for school libraries is proposed, totaling 167,474 volumes. Depending on the saturation levels of Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education-affiliated public libraries and school libraries, the initial volume is determined to be 167,477 volumes, with an annual increase of 10% calculated over 30 to 50 years after the library's opening.