Typology and comparison of the current state of technology learning environment based on educational technology in COVID-19 from the perspective of professors and students: A case study of Farhangian University of Yazd.

Document Type : علمی ترویجی

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Educational Sciences and Psychology, Al-Zahra Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to typologies and compare the current situation of technology learning environments during the 19-epidemic period from the perspective of professors and students: a case study of Farhangian University of Yazd. Qualitative approach research is case study method. The research tool was a semi-structured interview. The sample of the statistical population was purposefully selected 20 students of the Information Technology Association and 10 professors of Farhangian University of Yazd Province. The data obtained from the interview were coded (open and axial) in MAXQDA software. Open codes including 23 concepts were extracted from students 'data and 36 concepts were extracted from professors' data. Findings from the research include 7 central categories extracted from open source, including 3 central axes derived from students' perspectives are: dynamism and intelligent interaction in the learning environment; Increase intellectual, critical and learner competencies; Improving cognitive function and 4 categories, from the professors' point of view, the double-edged sword of technology environment; Ascending-descending challenges of the technology environment; Subjective beliefs, threats - opportunities in relation to the technology environment; And increased intellectual competence was identified. In order to compare these two perspectives on the acceptance of technology learning environment, students' perception of the environment was seen as a platform for progress with an active approach, while the acceptance of professors is perceived as optimistic, cautious and adaptable to unstable conditions in the technology learning environment with a conservative approach.

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