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Mohammad Taghi Zaeri; Esmaeil Zaraii Zavaraki; Parviz Sharifidaramadi; Ali Delavar
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This research was conducted with the aim of determining "the effect of the learning package model based on the blended approach on the learning rate of students with visual impairment in the first period of elementary school in experimental sciences". To measure the effectiveness of this model, a quasi-experimental ...
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This research was conducted with the aim of determining "the effect of the learning package model based on the blended approach on the learning rate of students with visual impairment in the first period of elementary school in experimental sciences". To measure the effectiveness of this model, a quasi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test and two experimental and control groups was used. The statistical population included all students with visual impairment in the first period of elementary school. 19 students from the third grade in the academic year of 1402-1403 were selected in a purposeful and accessible manner. In this research, a blended approach (face-to-face and virtual) was used. At first, the learning package was designed and prepared, then it was used in the teaching-learning process. The measurement of students' learning was done with a researcher-made test. Mean and standard deviation were used for descriptive statistics and covariance analysis was used for inferential statistics. The results obtained from the data analysis of the research hypothesis showed that after removing the pre-test (adjusted mean), there is a significant difference between the average learning scores in the post-test phase (P<0.001) and the research hypothesis was confirmed. According to the research results, it can be said that the learning package model is effective for visually impaired students. Therefore, it is suggested to use this model in order to prepare, produce and apply the learning package for students with visual impairment.
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The aim of this research is to study the fundamentals of competency-based course outline, which has been implemented in the case of revision syllabus of Master's degree program in Educational Technology. The dominant approach in the research is qualitative. In the first stage, the relevant sources ...
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The aim of this research is to study the fundamentals of competency-based course outline, which has been implemented in the case of revision syllabus of Master's degree program in Educational Technology. The dominant approach in the research is qualitative. In the first stage, the relevant sources about competency-based curriculum were analyzed with the descriptive analytical method. In the second stage, a qualitative interview was conducted with several faculty members of the Educational Technology department who had completed the Master's degree program in Educational Technology. The interview themes included four important criteria in development and revising curriculum from the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution: efficiency, updating, localization, and Islamization, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and personal attitudes) for graduates of the Educational Technology program. The interview texts were transcribed, and then open, subcomponent and component codes were identified with the MAXQDA software. The analysis method for analyzing of interview was inductive content analysis, and the unit of analysis was the thematic content. Based on the interview results and comparative studies on the Master's-syllabus of Educational Technology in international universities was identified the title of lessons in Master's-course. The results of the research determines that the elimination of the Educational Technology specialization from the Bachelor's program and the lack of related specializations in Master's-course reduces the efficiency of the graduates
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Pedram Safari; Zahra Jamebozorg; Fatemeh Jafarkhani
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Teamwork skill is a subset of interpersonal communication in life skills announced by the World Health Organization. Developing countries, especially Iran, are always facing the challenge of teamwork, which prevents us from progressing as fast as possible. Nowadays, digital games have shown their effectiveness ...
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Teamwork skill is a subset of interpersonal communication in life skills announced by the World Health Organization. Developing countries, especially Iran, are always facing the challenge of teamwork, which prevents us from progressing as fast as possible. Nowadays, digital games have shown their effectiveness in improving learning through various researches. In this way, the current study has investigated the effect of designing an educational model based on digital games for learning teamwork skills of second year elementary school students with a practical purpose. This research was carried out in a quasi-experimental way and in two stages. In the first stage, the game-based educational design model was optimized for learning teamwork skills and the educational scenario was written based on it. In the second stage, the intervention was carried out according to the scenario in the experimental group (learning teamwork skills through the educational design model based on digital games) and the control group (learning teamwork in a conventional way). The research population is the students of the second year of elementary school, 48 of whom were selected through available sampling. The data collection tool of this research was the teamwork checklist based on the extracted components. The findings showed a significant effect of the intervention in the experimental group compared to the control group. Finally, it was concluded that learning and improving teamwork skills can be achieved if a suitable educational game is used with teamwork components.
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Sara Baniamerian; Esmaeil Zaraii Zavaraki; Mahdi Vahedi; Mohammad Reza Nili Ahmadabadi; Ali Delavar
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The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the current state of research in relation to STEAM education for gifted students in elementary school. This study was conducted as a systematic review to analyze (1) how STEAM education is used for gifted students, (2) opportunities and challenges ...
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The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the current state of research in relation to STEAM education for gifted students in elementary school. This study was conducted as a systematic review to analyze (1) how STEAM education is used for gifted students, (2) opportunities and challenges in this type of education, and (3) the impact of STEAM education implementation on the progress of gifted students. A search was conducted in reputative databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and Wiley for articles published from 2010 to 2023. After the initial screening steps, among the 634 extracted articles, finally 17 articles were selected according to the research criteria. In this review, various dimensions including methods, participants, data collection tools, and research fields have been examined. The results of the research reveal that STEAM education can play an important role in promoting the learning and ability of elementary gifted students, and despite various challenges, there are various opportunities to strengthen it in the future.
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aliakbar abdollahzadeh; esmail zareii zavaraki; parvize sharifidaramedi; Fatemeh jafarkhani; ali delavar
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The purpose of this research is to impact of a persian language learning program based on an blended learning approach on the motivation and academic progress of high-functioning autistic students. The statistical population of this study consists of all high-functioning autistic first-grade boys and ...
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The purpose of this research is to impact of a persian language learning program based on an blended learning approach on the motivation and academic progress of high-functioning autistic students. The statistical population of this study consists of all high-functioning autistic first-grade boys and girls in Ardabil city. For sampling in this study, 24 students were selected using the available sampling method, which included 12 girls and 12 boys who were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. the research implementation method was as follows: Initially, the academic motivation checklist and a teacher-made pre-test for first-grade Persian were administered to both groups. Then, the experimental group experienced Persian language lessons using a blended learning approach with the Quia and Shad platforms alongside face-to-face education for 15 sessions. Additionally, the experimental group attended in-person classes every two sessions for further education and troubleshooting.. However, the control group received the Persian language lessons solely through traditional and face-to-face education. after 15 sessions, the academic motivation checklist and the academic achievement test in Persian were administered to both groups. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (covariance analysis and independent t-test), yielding the following results: Students who were taught using the blended learning course showed increased academic motivation. Additionally, the level of learning in the Persian language of these students was higher compared to those who received traditional face-to-face education, and they performed better.
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Rashed Mohammadian; Esmaeil Zaraii Zavaraki; Mehdi Vahedi; Narges Zaker Jafari; َAli Delavar
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This study conducts a systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines to explore music education for gifted and talented students. The research aims to delineate the identification methodologies, educational strategies, relevant technologies, prevailing challenges, and constructive recommendations ...
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This study conducts a systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines to explore music education for gifted and talented students. The research aims to delineate the identification methodologies, educational strategies, relevant technologies, prevailing challenges, and constructive recommendations within the ambit of gifted and talented education. A comprehensive systematic search yielded a dataset of 1,464 articles, from which 37 were selected for detailed analysis based on stringent criteria. The analysis reveals a rich tapestry of research in the domain, showcasing a variety of approaches to identifying and educating musically gifted and talented students. Despite the breadth of research and the diversity of methods applied, the field lacks a unified, standardized model. The integration of appropriate technologies has been shown to significantly enhance creative thought, social, and emotional skills among these students. However, the research identifies several challenges, including time management, the need for continuous improvement, and various physical and financial constraints. To address these issues, the study proposes several recommendations: the adoption of innovative technologies to foster creativity and motivation; specialized training for educators to effectively utilize these technologies; the development of adaptable curricular frameworks and models; the implementation of inventive music projects; and fostering collaborations with music professionals. These recommendations aim to enrich the educational landscape for gifted and talented students, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes their exceptional abilities.
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Fariba Dortaj
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The purpose of this research is the effect of gamification on memory, academic vitality and the teaching and learning process in senior female students of Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran. This research is applied in terms of purpose and survey in terms of descriptive method. The statistical population ...
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The purpose of this research is the effect of gamification on memory, academic vitality and the teaching and learning process in senior female students of Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran. This research is applied in terms of purpose and survey in terms of descriptive method. The statistical population of the research was all senior female students of Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran (management majors), of which 305 people were selected as the sample size by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by a group of experts. Also, in order to check the validity of the structure, three indices of composite reliability, extracted mean variance and factor load were used, and to measure reliability and reliability, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used using SPSS26 software, which was calculated to be more than 0.7. The results of the research with PLS software show that the use of gamification methods can improve the memory and academic vitality of students and also improve their teaching and learning process. These findings show that gamification can be used as an effective tool to improve students' academic performance.
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Hamid Reza Ghorbani; Esmaeil Zarei Zavaraki; Mahdi Vahedi; Mohammad Reza Nili Ahmad abadi; Ali Delavar
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Introduction: Technological education as one of the educational areas of the fundamental transformation of education should initially be established for teachers so that these technological teachers can provide opportunities for their students to be educated in this area. Therefore, the present study ...
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Introduction: Technological education as one of the educational areas of the fundamental transformation of education should initially be established for teachers so that these technological teachers can provide opportunities for their students to be educated in this area. Therefore, the present study sought to identify the components and subcomponents of technological education and to draw a learning model for this issue for student teachers at Farhangian University.Materials and Methods: The method of this research is mixed. In the qualitative part, inductive content analysis was used, and in the quantitative part, experts' opinions were used. The statistical population in the qualitative part was written sources and the content of professors' interviews, and in the quantitative part, experts. The selection of samples in both parts was purposeful. Data collection in the qualitative part was carried out using content analysis of sources, and in the quantitative part, using a researcher-made questionnaire.Findings: According to the content analysis, five main layers were identified and a conceptual and process model of technological education was presented. These categories include: theoretical components of technological education, steps that underlie the technological environment, characteristics of the technological environment, factors involved in technological education, and the outcome of technological education.Conclusion:The results of internal validation based on the opinions of experts have shown that the presented learning model based on technological education has a desirable internal validity and has the necessary effectiveness for students and teachers of Farhangian University.sought
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Rahim Moradi; maryam rajabian dehzireh
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This study aims to analyze the experiences and perspectives of university faculty members regarding the use of intelligent chatbots as virtual assistants to respond to student questions in blended learning environments. A qualitative research approach using phenomenological methodology was employed. ...
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This study aims to analyze the experiences and perspectives of university faculty members regarding the use of intelligent chatbots as virtual assistants to respond to student questions in blended learning environments. A qualitative research approach using phenomenological methodology was employed. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the collected data. The potential participants included faculty members from universities and higher education institutions specializing in educational technology, distance education, and information and communication technologies in higher education. Participants were selected through purposive and criterion-based sampling. Based on the principle of theoretical saturation, 18 faculty members from universities such as University of Tehran, Allameh Tabataba'i, Shahid Beheshti, Tarbiat Modares, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Payame Noor University, Bu-Ali Sina, and Arak University were interviewed.Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic coding. The findings revealed that faculty members’ lived experiences could be categorized into 22 basic themes and 10 organizing themes. The main themes included: (1) the impact of chatbots on teaching efficiency, (2) privacy and security concerns, (3) trust in technology, (4) the use of chatbots in online courses, (5) the effect of chatbots on human interaction, (6) faculty training and readiness to use chatbots, (7) challenges and limitations in chatbot usage, and (8) perceived benefits of chatbots for instructors.arning environments.
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اسماعیل فیروزی; Esmaeil Zaraii Zavaraki; Mohammad Reza Nili; Fatemeh Jafarkhani; Mohammad Reza Falsafinejad
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This study was conducted with the aim of designing an Instructional model based on mobile learning for multi-grade elementary classes. In order to achieve the research goal, the Thematic analysis method was used. In this study, articles that were selected in a purposeful manner were analyzed. For this ...
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This study was conducted with the aim of designing an Instructional model based on mobile learning for multi-grade elementary classes. In order to achieve the research goal, the Thematic analysis method was used. In this study, articles that were selected in a purposeful manner were analyzed. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were used with 10 experienced teachers of multi-grade elementary classes. The statistical sample for determining the components of the model was 11 articles related to mobile learning and multi-grade elementary classes. The statistical sample for the internal validation stage of the model was 15 Instructional technology specialists and multi-grade elementary classes who were selected purposefully. After qualitative analysis and code extraction, 7 components and 22 sub-components were presented in the form of an Instructional model. First, a conceptual model that included all these elements was designed, and then a process model that is a practical and applicable model was designed and developed. To examine the internal validation of the proposed model, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. Its validity was confirmed by experts and its reliability was obtained using Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 96%. The results of the internal validation of the model show that all the criteria of the proposed model have achieved an average of above 4, and in other words, it can be said that the model is approved by experts.
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Akbar Jadidi Mohammadabadi
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This research designed to investigate effect of technical and managerial artificial intelligence on organizational innovation with the moderating role of digital organizational culture in Manojan training and education.This inquiry is an applied-base objective , a correlation-base nature/ methodology.The ...
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This research designed to investigate effect of technical and managerial artificial intelligence on organizational innovation with the moderating role of digital organizational culture in Manojan training and education.This inquiry is an applied-base objective , a correlation-base nature/ methodology.The population comprises all the employees of the above organization , the number of them added up to 1300 individuals in 2025. The sample includes 297 subjects based upon Krejcie & Morgan Table (1970) which appointed in proportionate stratified random sampling. The data collection tools were three standard questionnaires: Mikalef & Gupta's (2021) Artificial Intelligence Skills, Martinez Caro et al's (2020) Digital Organizational Culture, and Božič & Dimovski's (2019) Organizational Innovation Questionnaire.The data analysis has been done through structural equations.The findings show that: The technical and managerial artificial intelligence is significantly via moderating role of digital organizational culture linked to organizational innovation. Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for innovation in education, but its potential will only be realized if it is approached with a holistic and strategic approach, with special attention to digital organizational culture and implementation challenges. By investing in digital skills training and development, creating the necessary infrastructure, and developing ethical frameworks, education departments can harness the benefits of AI to improve the quality of education and create an innovative education system.
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sadegh ahmadi; Reza Mir Arab Razi; Davoud Tahmasebzadeh sheikhlar; amin Parvari
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Paying attention to the individual differences of students in education from the very beginning can provide the basis for their development in accordance with their needs and talents. In this regard, the advancement of artificial intelligence technology can be promising in this regard by collecting unique ...
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Paying attention to the individual differences of students in education from the very beginning can provide the basis for their development in accordance with their needs and talents. In this regard, the advancement of artificial intelligence technology can be promising in this regard by collecting unique data on each student. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of assessing the feasibility of applying artificial intelligence in selecting and organizing the content of textbooks in accordance with the individual differences of elementary school students. The research approach is qualitative and descriptive phenomenological. Among the experts, educational administrators, and teachers who had expertise in the field of artificial intelligence, 14 people were selected using a purposeful snowball sampling method until theoretical saturation of the data was reached. Analysis of semi-structured interviews was performed manually using the Colaizzi method. From the data analysis, 506 important phrases were extracted and formulated into 45 semantic units. Finally, the common semantic units were grouped into more general categories, resulting in the findings of the study, which showed 4 main themes and 44 subthemes. The main themes extracted were: general framework, consequences, solutions, and obstacles and challenges. According to the findings, it can be concluded that artificial intelligence can be helpful in selecting and organizing textbook content in accordance with the individual differences of elementary school students, but there is a need to overcome obstacles and challenges in this regard.
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Mohammad Neisari; Seyed Rasul Hosseini; Ali Badizadeh
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Universities have undergone three evolutionary generations in their development. In the third generation, universities consider social, economic, and entrepreneurial activities as part of their mission, in addition to education and research. The aim of this study is to design an entrepreneurial performance ...
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Universities have undergone three evolutionary generations in their development. In the third generation, universities consider social, economic, and entrepreneurial activities as part of their mission, in addition to education and research. The aim of this study is to design an entrepreneurial performance evaluating model for selected universities of Iran. This research employed a mixed-methods approach with an exploratory design in two stages. 1.Qualitative Stage: a grounded theory method through semi-structured interviews with experts. Thematic analysis was performed using the Strauss and Corbin approach with MAXQDA software. After validation by a focus group, the dimensions, components, and indicators of the entrepreneurial performance model were identified. 2.Quantitative Stage: A researcher-made questionnaire, derived from the qualitative phase, was distributed among a sample of 57 experts. The questionnaire’s convergent validity and reliability were assessed using Cronbach's alpha, Rho coefficient, composite reliability, and average variance extracted (AVE). Discriminant validity was evaluated using the HTMT criterion. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS software.The resulting model from this study indicated that causal factors influencing the evaluation of entrepreneurial performance include: culture, opportunities, entrepreneurial conditions and structures, educational and research systems, and capabilities. Contextual factors consist of key stakeholders and barriers, which act as intervening conditions affecting the desirability of entrepreneurial performance evaluation. Strategies such as evaluating university-industry-community relationships, entrepreneurial structures and processes, and entrepreneurial activities lead to outcomes like development, revenue generation, technological units, outputs, and long-term socio-economic impacts. These ultimately form the entrepreneurial performance evaluation model of the selected Iranian universities.
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