i-manager's Journal of Educational Technology (JET)


Volume 20 Issue 1 April - June 2023

Research Paper

Assessing Educational Management Strategies in the Era of Education 4.0 and TOPSIS Analysis: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Batool M. Ghanem*
Al Quds Open University, West Bank, Palestine.
Ghanem, B. M. (2023). Assessing Educational Management Strategies in the Era of Education 4.0 and TOPSIS Analysis: A Comprehensive Literature Review. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 20(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.20.1.19837

Abstract

With the emergence of Industry 4.0 and its accompanying technologies, educational management techniques must be reevaluated to stimulate creativity and equip individuals with knowledge about these new technologies. This extensive literature study delves into the Education 4.0 age, defined by a people-centered education strategy that transcends traditional classroom settings and allows for learning from any location. This study advises identifying sub-criteria within the four basic criteria evaluated and examining their consequences to contribute to existing research. Furthermore, a thorough examination of the impact of Industry 4.0 and Education 4.0 on various elements of business, politics, and society is required. The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the global adoption of remote education, emphasizing the need for technological infrastructure (Perrin & Wang, 2021). While blended learning approaches are becoming more popular, it is critical to understand that distance learning processes relying purely on internet connectivity are inadequate. To achieve good educational outcomes and promote educational equality globally, enrichment activities compatible with Education 4.0 ideals must be integrated into distance learning. This literature analysis emphasizes the importance of reviewing and implementing effective educational management techniques in the Education 4.0 era. The TOPSIS analysis emerges as a significant tool for evaluating and selecting Education 4.0-aligned educational models. This study provides insights into present educational methods, identifies research gaps, and makes recommendations for future research and practice by synthesizing existing studies. Overall, resolving the problems and capitalizing on the opportunities given by Education 4.0 is critical to ensuring a well-prepared workforce and fostering societal progress in the Industry 4.0 age.

Research Paper

Chatbot Usability Scale: Adaptation to Turkish and Validation/Reliability Analysis

Mehmet Yavuz* , Bünyami Kayali**, Şener Balat***, Mücahit Çalişan****
* Bingöl University's Distance Education and Research Center, Turkey.
** Department of Computer Technologies, Bayburt University, Merkez, Turkey.
***,**** Bingöl University, Turkey.
Yavuz, M., Kayali, B., Balat, Ş., and Çalişan, M. (2023). Chatbot Usability Scale: Adaptation to Turkish and Validation/Reliability Analysis. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 20(1), 11-19. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.20.1.19758

Abstract

The aim of this study is to adapt the 15-item Chatbot Usability Scale to the Turkish language and culture and evaluate the validity and reliability of the scale in the Turkish language and culture after the adaptation process. The necessary permissions were obtained, and the process was initiated. Proficient translators in both cultures were selected to ensure linguistic equivalence, and they carried out the translation process proficiently in both languages. The scale was translated back to its original language to enhance its suitability, and linguistic equivalence was ensured. The sample for the study included 406 students from eight different undergraduate and associate degree programs at a state university. Following the item analysis, the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.935. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were applied and it was found that the scale had a two-factor structure for Turkish university students. As a result of this study, the Chatbot Usability Scale has been adapted to the Turkish language and culture. As a suggestion, the generalizability of the scale can be increased by applying it to individuals from different age groups, genders, educational levels, and occupational groups and evaluating the test-retest reliability of the scale in future studies.

Research Paper

Embedding Soft Skills within Classroom Practice among English Graduates

Robiul Islam* , Happy Kumar Das**
*-** University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Islam, R., and Das, H. K. (2023). Embedding Soft Skills within Classroom Practice among English Graduates. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 20(1), 20-35. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.20.1.19858

Abstract

This study explored the views of teachers' and English graduates' on the reflection of soft skills for employability in English literature. Also, the study discovers how soft skills can be embedded within classroom practice among English graduates. A qualitative study methodology and interpretive paradigm were used to make sense of the complicated social phenomenon of soft skills for graduate employability. The heads, teachers, and fourth-year English majors from nine tertiary colleges in the Bangladeshi districts of Pabna, Rajshahi, and Bogura have been purposefully chosen to participate. There were nine student FGDs and 18 teacher in-depth interviews from the English department. The study discloses that while soft skills are prevalent in English literature, they are not in a form that can be passed on. However, motivations and ideas connected to soft skills are widely present in English literature. The results point to several critical topics that should be further examined, including teaching strategies, classroom management, question settings, teacher preparation, assessment systems, soft skills instruction, mentorship, and counseling.

Research Paper

Technology-Driven Pedagogy in a Legal Education Class: A Case Study

Felimon Bonita Blanco*
Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.
Blanco, F. B. (2023). Technology-Driven Pedagogy in a Legal Education Class: A Case Study. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 20(1), 36-41. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.20.1.19777

Abstract

This study aims to examine the benefits of using technology-driven pedagogy to enhance students' awareness in a legal education class. The study utilizes qualitative research methods, particularly case studies, which involve in-depth investigations of single individuals, groups, events, or communities. Data were gathered through class observations, personal interviews, and focus group discussions. The findings from this study reveal that the use of technology-driven pedagogy enhances students' learning in legal education, creates a more engaging learning environment, and emphasizes the significance of a good internet infrastructure and support for effective classroom learning.

Research Paper

Attitude of Post Graduate Students towards Online Education

Nilima Mondal* , Santosh Kumar Behera**, Suryadeep Dey***
*-*** Department of Education, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, India.
Mondal, N., Behera, S. K.. and Dey, S. (2023). Attitude of Post Graduate Students towards Online Education. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 20(1), 42-51. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.20.1.19403

Abstract

The current study attempted to determine the attitude of postgraduate students in the Paschim Bardhaman District of West Bengal, India, towards online education. The survey method was employed, and a total of 155 postgraduate students from Kazi Nazrul University, West Bengal, were taken as representative samples of the population as a whole. The selection of postgraduate students was done using a simple random sampling technique. An attitude scale was utilized for gathering the data. Percentage, mean, SD, t-test, and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. According to the report, postgraduate students in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman District have an average attitude towards online education. Additionally the study revealed that the attitude of postgraduate students towards online education did not differ significantly based on their gender, locality, semester, caste, and streams.