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This study sought to determine whether ebook would enhance learners skills in Electrical Installation and Maintenance. In this study, the researcher employed descriptive experimental design. The researcher used one section with fifty Grade 8 learners as the respondents of the study who were in Sta. Catalina National High School. In this study, the researcher gathered data of the respondents in terms of their profile, learners' experiences and perception in using E-BOOK in EIM. The findings demonstrated that the experiences and perception of the respondents in terms of SLE in EIM were always observed, learners' performance in written and hands on activities has a verbal interpretation of excellent and very good while, the result entails that there is a increased of scores and grades of the respondents after the utilization of ebook. The study also revealed that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the respondents in written and hands-on performance. The study suggested the continuous use of SLE in EIM in enhancing the skills of learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to enhance the level of cognitive achievement and improve the skill level in the rowing course for students of the Faculty of Physical Education at Tanta University through the development of learning media for the university textbook using dynamic flipping books technology. The researchers employed the experimental method with a one-group pretest-post-design, which is suitable for the nature of the research. They designed a standardized observation form to assess the skill performance in rowing, a cognitive test to measure the cognitive achievement related to rowing, and a questionnaire to gather the opinions and affective impressions of the research group members regarding the use of dynamic flipping books technology in learning the rowing course. The primary study sample was selected deliberately and consisted of 80 novice rowing students in the academic year 2023/2024, representing 9.42%. Additionally, 40 students were chosen as a pilot sample from within and outside the study population to standardize the research tools. The main findings indicated a positive impact of the educational program using dynamic flipping books technology on improving the skill-based variables of the rowing skill (under study) and the related cognitive aspect in the experimental group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Literary reading is under transformation. Digital devices supplement traditional paper books with e-books and audiobooks, and at the same time, ubiquitous digital connection challenges focused reading. Based on a qualitative interview study with adult leisure readers, this article explores how affordances offered by digital technologies influence reading habits. Informants demonstrate how e-books and audiobooks enhance reading experiences, as digital affordances influence the how and the when of literary consumption. Three prominent findings are stated. (1) Readers adapt reading mode to the situation, and experienced readers have developed strategies to maximise the ultimate combination of title, format and reading conditions. (2) Digital reading favours lighter texts. This dimension is more substantial for audiobooks, relating to the wide choice of combining audiobooks with other activities. (3) Being devoted readers motivates people to develop strategies to ensure further reading. These strategies effectively make readers practically and temporally disconnect to immerse in literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study measures the learning outcomes of the cognitive domain to obtain accurate information about aspects of student domain ability. Cognitive learning outcomes were researched to implement science learning through outing classes using e-books based on local wisdom. This study aims to determine the effect of e-books based on local wisdom on the cognitive learning outcomes of Junior High School students. This study is a quasi-experiment in two groups, namely experimental class (E) and control Class (K), using a direct learning model with a sample of students in class 7K of 33 students and class 7I of 35 students. Data collection techniques using Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The study was conducted by inviting students to do outing class learning using e-books, and tests were conducted using pretest and post-test sheets. The research Instrument used consisted of cognitive questions totaling 20 multiple choice questions with data analysis using inferential statistics with a T-test (independent samples t-test) on SPSS version 26. Results research shows no significant effect on the use of e-books based on local wisdom on the classification of living things, where the learning outcomes of experimental classes with e-book treatment are higher than the control class without e-book treatment. Thus, using e-books based on local wisdom is quite influential in improving cognitive understanding and student learning outcomes.

The adoption of an e-first or e-preferred strategy in academic libraries has become increasingly important due to digital advances in scholarly communication. This paper analyses the opportunities and challenges of an e-preferred strategy for academic libraries, particularly in electronic monographs (e-books). The diversity of the e-book market in terms of platforms, licensing models and DRM is considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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First graders with Developmental Language Disorder are considered at risk for exhibiting Specific Learning Disorder during school years. They also have deficiencies in their metacognitive skills, which leads to less effective learning processes. The current study examined, for the first time, the added value of various types of metacognitive interventions prior to an activity with an e-book for promoting language and literacy skills. Three experimental groups, each comprised of 30 first graders at risk for Specific Learning Disorder, were provided metacognitive intervention (specific, general, or combined) prior to an individual learning process with an e-book. The metacognitive interventions were designed according to the Triple A Model. Two control groups were also assigned: one control group engaged with an e-book without receiving any prior metacognitive intervention, and another followed its regular school activities. All groups were measured pre- and post-individual learning processes for language (vocabulary) and literacy (story comprehension) achievements. Results demonstrated an advantage to prior specific metacognitive intervention for promoting vocabulary as well as story comprehension measures. Although children at risk for Specific Learning Disorder tend to exhibit difficulties with generalisation processes, the combined metacognitive intervention proved to be as effective as the specific one. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A educação para as relações étnico-raciais visa contribuir para o sucesso das políticas públicas de estado incentivando a reeducação das relações entre negros e brancos no país, assim como, o reconhecimento e valorização da identidade, da cultura e da história dos negros brasileiros, conforme preconizado pela Lei nº 10.639/2003 e Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais. Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento e a avaliação de uma tecnologia educacional sob a forma de um e-book interativo sobre jogos africanos e afro-brasileiros para mediar processos de ensino e aprendizagem de princípios matemáticos e estímulo à concentração/atenção dos estudantes, fomentando de modo transversal a educação para as relações étnico-raciais. Trata-se de um estudo metodológico. O e-book foi elaborado a partir das etapas de planejamento, produção, implementação e avaliação. A tecnologia foi avaliada por juízes-especialistas através do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo.

A characteristic of students in 21st century learning is critical thinking, having the ability & willingness to digital literacy, ICT and new media, as well as adaptive and flexible initiative. However, currently, junior high school students' critical thinking abilities are still at a low level. Therefore, this research aims to develop e-book mathematics learning media based on PjBL-STEM assisted by Geometry Calculator to improve students' critical thinking skills. This type of research is research and development using the ADDIE development model which includes five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The research subject was MTs NU Mranggen class VIII. The research instruments were material validation questionnaires, media validation questionnaires, and student critical thinking tests. The research results showed that (1) The media was declared suitable for use according to material experts, the validity level of the three material experts was 82%, 86% and 93%, while the validity level of the two media experts was 86% and 92%. (2) The average score for the experimental class was 81.04 while the control class was 64.96, so the learning media was declared effective. This research is very useful for improving students' critical thinking skills through developing a PjBL-STEM based e-book with the help of a Geometry Calculator on circle material used in learning. The unique thing about this research is that it is easier for students to learn because they use e-books which can be read anywhere and anytime. Apart from that, the e-book contains the PjBL-STEM learning method with the help of a Geometry Calculator which can make it easier for students in the learning process. Suatu karakteristik siswa pada pembelajaran abad 21 yaitu berpikir kritis, memiliki kemampuan & kemauan literasi digital, ICT dan media baru, serta terinisiatif yang adaptif dan fleksibel. Namun saat ini, kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa SMP masih pada tingkatan rendah. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran matematika e-book berbasis PjBL-STEM berbantuan Geometry Calculator untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan dengan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE yang meliputi lima tahapan yaitu analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi dan evaluasi. Subjek penelitian adalah MTs NU Mranggen kelas VIII. Instrumen penelitian berupa validasi angket materi, validasi angket media, dan tes berpikir kritis siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Media dinyatakan layak pakai menurut ahli materi, tingkat validitas ketiga ahli materi adalah 82%, 86% dan 93%, sedangkan tingkat validitas kedua ahli media adalah 86% dan 92 %. (2) Hasil nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen 81,04 sedangkan kelas kontrol 64,96 sehingga media pembelajaran dinyatakan efektif. Penelitian ini sangat berguna untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa melalui pengembangan e-book berbasis PjBL-STEM berbantuan Geometry Calculator terhadap materi lingkaran yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Hal unik dari penelitian ini yaitu siswa lebih mudah untuk belajar karena menggunakan e-book yang dapat dibaca dimanapun dan kapanpun. Selain itu, e-book tersebut di dalamnya memuat metode pembelajaran PjBL-STEM yang berbantuan Geometry Calculator yang dapat memudahkan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran.

Health education aims to change unhealthy behaviors and promote population health. However, limited teaching time and standardized materials pose challenges, prompting elementary school teachers to explore technology-enhanced teaching strategies. To cultivate proper health attitudes and behaviors among elementary school students, many researchers have widely used e-books to teach health education-related courses. Many studies have proven interactive e-books to be effective in aiding both teaching and learning. However, despite the continuous innovation of e-books in educational applications, the long-term effects of e-books have yet to be investigated, since learning memory only responds to short-term memory effects. Therefore, this study attempts to develop a sequential multi-level prompting strategy for e-book learning in a mobile learning environment for tablet computers. Students from two primary school classes were recruited for the empirical study. The experimental group used a sequential multi-level, prompting-based e-book to learn, while the control group used a conventional e-book learning approach. According to the study's results, the proposed learning strategies were found to improve the learning achievement of primary school students for cardiovascular disease, guide students in building knowledge, develop thinking and problem-solving skills, and help students transform their learning from short-term to long-term memory through post-testing of problem-solving delays. It is certain that sequential multi-level prompting strategies can help younger learners better understand and remember learning content and apply the knowledge they have gained to develop correct health attitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Revolusi Industri 4.0 telah membawa dampak besar, baik dalam hal inovasi maupun efisiensi, namun juga menimbulkan tantangan baru terkait dengan keamanan dan perubahan sosial. Dengan meningkatnya akses informasi melalui internet, penggunaan internet di Indonesia mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan, terutama di kalangan siswa sekolah. Di tengah arus informasi yang tak terbatas, literasi digital menjadi kunci untuk menyaring informasi yang relevan dan dapat dipercaya. Pendidikan dasar memegang peranan penting dalam pengembangan literasi untuk tingkat yang lebih lanjut. Namun, tantangan learning loss atau penurunan prestasi akademik menjadi fokus global, terutama sejak munculnya pandemi COVID-19. Tingkat putus sekolah, terutama di tingkat dasar, ikut memperparah masalah learning loss, yang berdampak pada kemampuan tradisional seperti bahasa dan matematika. Dalam penelitian ini, learning loss mengacu pada rendahnya capaian literasi yang tercatat dalam rapor pendidikan tahun 2023 di sekolah dasar. Upaya mengatasi learning loss dengan penggunaan e-book menjadi solusi yang menarik dengan menyediakan akses ke sumber belajar digital yang interaktif. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode kuasi eksperimen, yang membandingkan 2 kelompok siswa kelas 5 Sekolah Dasar Negeri Grogol 1 dan 2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan e-book oleh kelompok siswa SDN Grogol 2 dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia terbukti lebih efektif dibandingkan kelompok siswa SDN Grogol 1 yang melaksanakan aktivitas pembelajaran non-e-book/ekspositori. Literasi digital siswa juga berpengaruh terhadap hasil tes kognitif mereka, namun tidak ada interaksi signifikan antara penggunaan e-book dan literasi digital siswa dalam memengaruhi hasil tes kognitif. Meskipun demikian, keduanya secara independen membantu meningkatkan hasil tes kognitif siswa. Ini menunjukkan bahwa baik penggunaan e-book maupun literasi digital siswa sama-sama memiliki dampak positif yang dapat membantu memulihkan learning loss.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menanamkan karakter dan rasa nasionalisme serta menambah wawasan tentang lagu wajib nasional di sekolah dasar. Studi ini berfokus pada pembiasaan menyanyikan lagu wajib nasional kepada siswa di sekolah dasar menggunakan media berupa E-book Kawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan design and development yang terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu define, design, development, and disseminate. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 55 siswa yang dibagi kedalam tiga uji coba yang dilakukan, yaitu uji coba perorangan dengan jumlah siswa 10 orang, uji coba kelompok kecil dengan jumlah siswa 15 orang, dan uji coba kelompok besar dengan jumlah siswa 30 orang. Hasil penelitian diperoleh dari analisis kebutuhan yang sudah dilakukan, dengan menggunakan angket respon siswa dan angket validasi para ahli dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan e-book kawan ini memperoleh kategori “sangat layak” dengan perolehan nilai sebesar 92,5% dari hasil validasi ahli. Lalu dari angket respon siswa pun diperoleh hasil sebesar 96,1% dari uji coba perorangan, dari hasil uji coba kelompok kecil diperoleh hasil sebesar 93,8%, dan dari uji coba kelompok besar diperoleh hasil sebesar 92,6%. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa e-book kawan masuk kedalam kategori “sangat layak” dan bisa dijadikan media bantu dalam menanamkan karakter dan rasa nasionalisme.

Background: Education on disaster mitigation remains critically underemphasized, with existing pedagogical approaches often falling short in adequately preparing children for the realities of natural disasters. This gap underscores the urgent need for innovative educational tools that can effectively enhance disaster literacy among younger populations. Aim: This study aims to develop and assess an Earthquake E-Book designed to elevate the disaster literacy levels among children, focusing on its validity, practicality, and effectiveness as educational media. Method: Employing a Research and Development (RD) framework, the study navigated through stages of problem identification, design formulation, and implementation, excluding the evaluation phase to concentrate on the developmental process. The implementation employed a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design, involving pretesting, intervention (treatment), and posttesting phases. The e-book's validity was appraised by three expert validators, while its practicality was gauged through student questionnaires, and its effectiveness was measured using the N-Gain test on student learning outcomes. Results: The Earthquake E-Book garnered an average validation score of 85.4%, positioning it within the valid category. Practicality assessments reflected an 85.4% efficiency rating from student feedback. Furthermore, the effectiveness, as indicated by an N-Gain score of 0.74, was classified within the high category, signifying substantial improvements in children's disaster literacy post-intervention. Conclusions: The findings affirm that the Earthquake E-Book stands as a valid, practical, and effective educational tool in bolstering disaster literacy among children. By integrating this digital resource into disaster mitigation education, it is anticipated to significantly contribute to enhancing children's understanding and preparedness for earthquake disasters.

This study aims to investigate the utilization of digital collections (e-books) as a source of information at the Library UPT of Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar and the challenges faced in their utilization. The study adopts a descriptive approach with a qualitative method. Primary data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from 2 librarians and 10 library users. Data processing and analysis techniques involved data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the utilization of digital collections (e-books) at the Library UPT of Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar has been implemented. There are 435 active members and a total of 7,800 readers utilizing the library's digital collection (e-books). Factors influencing the utilization of digital collections (e-books) include user needs, user interest, and the completeness of the collection. The digital collection (e-books) have significantly contributed to supporting academic tasks and thesis writing, providing easy access without restrictions of time and space. With a collection of 1,764 digital titles, the information needs of users are well fulfilled through the provided digital collection (e-books). More library users utilize digital collections (e-books) compared to printed books. However, challenges faced by users in the utilization of digital collections (e-books) include a lack of promotion by the library to users, inadequate network infrastructure, and a time-consuming registration process. To enhance the utilization of digital collections (e-books), the library needs to improve effective promotion to users, address network issues, and expedite and simplify the registration process. By taking these steps, it is expected that users will find it easier and more convenient to utilize the digital collection (e-books) as a source of information at the Library UPT of Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar.

This research aims to develop a training model for basic hammer throwing techniques at the age of 13-15 years and determine the effectiveness of the training model that has been developed. The problem that is the basis for conducting this research is that several literatures have not found a hammer throwing training model for 13-15 year olds in DKI Jakarta Province using an e-book basis. The method used in this research is Borg and Gall research and development through 10 development steps. Participants involved in the small group test were 15 athletes in DKI Jakarta Province and in the large group test 32 athletes. Then the participants involved in testing the effectiveness of the model were 32 athletes who were divided into 2, namely 16 athletes in the control group and 16 athletes in the experimental group. Based on the results of the N-Gain Score (%) test calculation, it shows that the average value of the N-Gain Score for the experimental group is 81.4321 or 81.43%, which is included in the effective category. Meanwhile, the average N-Gain Score for the control group was 34.88 or 34.88%, which was included in the Ineffective category. From the results of these calculations it can be seen that the use of the training model in the experimental group was effective in improving basic hammer throwing technique skills.

The book, as one of the oldest forms of the written word, is at a turning point that is likely to play a major role in the further development of humanity. We are witnessing the transition of the book into an immaterial form and the transformation of the book. However, centuries and centuries have passed in which the book developed and evolved, so that today its physical and material form has slowly turned into an intangible one. The paper shows the development and evolution of the book from its origin to its metamorphosis into a completely different dimension.

The aim of this research is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of E-Books based on the TaRL model as teaching materials in learning basic reading literacy at elementary school level. The Teaching at The Right Level (TaRL) model is a model used to improve a person's reading ability according to their reading ability level. TaRL has been empirically proven to be able to improve students' reading abilities. This research was designed using the Research & Development method, Design Based Research model. Data was obtained using questionnaire instruments, observations and interviews. Questionnaires are needed to validate media and materials followed by interviews. The results of this research are in the form of an E-Book product which contains basic reading literacy learning packages for each reading ability level group. The results of product validation tests by media experts show that this E-Book is valid with several notes. Meanwhile, the results of validation tests by material experts show that this E-Book is valid, provided that its contextual value is increased by local stories typical of the local area. This e-book is also effective based on limited response from those who use it on a small scale. Thus, E-Books with the TaRL model are declared very suitable and effective for use in learning Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui kelayakan dan efektivitas E-Book berbasis model TaRL sebagai bahan ajar dalam pembelajaran literasi dasar membaca pada jenjang SD. Model Teaching at The Right Level (TaRL) merupakan model yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca seseorang sesuai tingkat kemampuan baca. TaRL terbukti secara empiris mampu meningkatkan kemampuan baca pebelajar. Penelitian ini didesain menggunakan metode Research & Development model Design Based Research. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan instrumen kuisioner, observasi dan wawancara. Kuisioner diperlukan untuk validasi media maupun materi yang dilanjutkan dengan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini berupa produk E-Book yang memuat paket pembelajaran literasi dasar membaca untuk masing-masing kelompok tingkat kemampuan membaca. Hasil uji validasi produk oleh ahli media menunjukkan bahwa E-Book ini valid dengan beberapa catatan. Sementara hasil uji validasi oleh ahli materi diketahui bahwa E-Book ini valid dengan catatan supaya nilai kontekstualnya bertambah dengan cerita lokal khas daerah setempat. E-Book ini juga efektif berdasarkan tanggapan terbatas dari yang memanfaatkan dalam skala kecil. Dengan demikian E-Book dengan model TaRL dinyatakan sangat layak dan efektif untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran.

The problem in this research is that there are no application-based books created by the lecturers when teaching sepak takraw courses. This is a quantitative descriptive research using the survey method with 23 respondents from the third-semester students of the Physical Education and Health Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University. This study concluded that a Flip PDF Professional-based e-Book is necessary for the sepak takraw learning course. Therefore, Flip PDF Professional-based e-Book for sepak takraw learning course can help students understand the material because of its’ interesting presentation and variations.

The assessment process carried out in schools mostly still uses paper or paper tests, which require high printing costs and when checking the results of the assessment is quite time-consuming, sometimes there are errors in correcting. sometimes distracted by other activities as a teacher. The purpose of this research and development is to help overcome the above problems by developing an assessment instrument in the form of a word game that is certainly liked by children and facilitates the work of teachers. This development research uses the Thiargarajan method with the 4D method. Data collection from interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The results of product validation by a team of validators using Aiken's V formula are valid. Small-scale trials using student and teacher response questionnaires with very good results. In the large-scale trial, 30 students were sampled using Excel and SPSS with a mean N score of 0.8990. 0.7 and N-Percent 89.89% >76 which means valid and reliable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ability to develop assessment instruments is an integral part of pedagogical skills that are needed by teachers to achieve optimal learning outcomes, the reality in the field is that the implementation of learning evaluation is still conventional with paper and pencil test instruments, has not utilized technology, especially in science learning Indonesian Geographical Conditions material in class V, lack of understanding or teacher trust in the use of alternative instruments that in accordance with the learning model developed, so that the learning outcome data obtained by class V students is not so optimal. As many as 65% of the number of students have not been able to achieve learning goals, besides that students look less motivated and not excited when working on learning evaluations. The purpose of this study is to develop a Wordwall-based assessment instrument in the Modipaskogo E-Book (Geographical Conditions IPAS Module). The method used in this study is the research and Development (R&D) Model ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Based on data analysis and discussion, the conclusions of the Wordwall-Based Indonesian Geographical Conditions assessment instrument in the Modipaskogo E-Book are valid, reliable, very effective, and very practical to use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The e-books industry is mature, and audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular. More and more publishers are coming to realize that audiobooks could be a potential revenue driver and intend to release audiobooks. Considering that there is a certain substitutability between e-books and audiobooks, publishers need to decide how to release a book in its audible version and its e-book version into the market. In this paper, we incorporate the discount factor and the consumers' acceptance level for audiobooks into the consumer utility by dividing consumers into two types, high-value type and low-value type, and construct two different release models: releasing the audiobook and the e-book simultaneously and releasing the audiobook after the e-book. Using an optimization tool, we investigate pricing strategies of a monopolistic publisher under two different release models. By comparing the theoretical results of the two models, we find that when the consumers' patience exceeds a certain threshold, releasing a book in its audible version after its e-book version is better for the publisher, and the publisher should adopt a skimming (refers to decreasing markups over time) pricing strategy for the e-book in this case. Further, the publisher should set a higher price for the audiobook than the e-book, whether or not they release the audiobook after the e-book. In addition, we conduct a numerical analysis to investigate how the discount factor, the percentage of high-value consumers, and the high-value consumers' acceptance level for audiobooks affect the consumer surplus and the social welfare. This study offers publishers some managerial insights into the complex issues involving pricing and release strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Student self-directed learning and creativity are needed to support the hybrid learning currently being implemented in higher education. This research aims to develop an integrated team-based project e-book to increase students’ self-directed learning and creativity. Products are designed according to the stages of the ADDIE model. The product is then tested for feasibility by material experts and evaluated by users. The results of the feasibility test conducted by experts show that the e-book is highly feasible for use. Meanwhile, user testing is conducted through pre- and post-tests. Furthermore, in-depth interviews were conducted with several students to enhance the depth of the obtained data. The results of user trials were analyzed using inferential statistical data analysis methods, specifically the paired sample t-test. The results of the analysis show that e-books can improve learning outcomes, students’ self-directed learning abilities, and student creativity in cultural anthropology courses. Therefore, the results of this research can be used with students to improve learning outcomes, creativity, and students’ self-directed learning abilities among students with similar characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of the present study was to compare the impact of two different didactic techniques, blended teaching and teaching by the exclusive use of ICT, on preschool children's vocabulary development. Additional aim of the present study was to investigate whether the impact of the two didactic techniques is differentiated by several language and non-language factors. The sample consisted of 48 children aged 5–6 years old. The experimental design of the present study included two experimental groups and a business-as-usual control group. In the first experimental group, the blended learning approach was implemented combining face to face and ICT assisted activities for teaching vocabulary. In the second experimental group, vocabulary teaching was accomplished by the exclusive use of ICT. In the business-as-usual control group children participated in curriculum activities anticipated by the typical education program of the kindergarten. Children were pretested and posted for target word knowledge with a researcher designed measure. The results showed that both didactic techniques had a positive impact on young children's vocabulary development. These outcomes point to the value of using ICT, especially tablet games, for vocabulary instruction in early childhood classrooms. The present study implies that appropriate scaffolding provided in practices using ICT is a teaching recommendation that needs to be adopted to reach the goal of effective vocabulary instruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Students use their smartphones for daily tasks whenever and wherever they go, and they interact with their surroundings more directly as a result. One media that carries out the advancement of technology and communication is electronic books or e-books. E-books are one kind of educational resource that needs to be created because students may easily access them only using smartphones, either offline or online. Local learning resources can be used to train critical thinking skills. This development research aims to examine the expectation and actual effectiveness of e-books to train students’ critical thinking skills. The research method used Tessmer’s formative evaluation design. The research results show that expected effectiveness got an N-gain score of 0.47 in the medium category, and actual effectiveness got an N-gain score of 0.50 in the medium category. In conclusion, it shows that the e-book “Ethno-Ecology Study of Magnoliopsida in Desa Kiram” is to be used as training material for students’ critical thinking skills. Abstrak Penggunaan smartphone tidak terlepas dari kegiatan sehari-hari kapanpun dan di manapun mahasiswa berada, serta mahasiswa lebih sering berinteraksi langsung dengan lingkungan sekitar mereka. Salah satu media yang mengimplementasikan perkembangan teknologi dan komunikasi adalah E-book. E-book menjadi media pembelajaran yang perlu dikembangkan karena mudah diakses oleh mahasiswa hanya dengan penggunaan smartphone secara offline ataupun online. Sumber belajar berpotensi lokal dapat digunakan dalam melatihkan keterampilan berpikir kritis. Penelitian pengembangan ini bertujuan untuk menguji keefektifan harapan dan aktual e-book dalam melatihkan keterampilan berpikir kritis mahasiswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan desain evaluasi formatif Tessmer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keefektifan harapan memperoleh skor N-gain 0,47 dengan kategori sedang, dan keefektifan aktual memperoleh skor N-gain 0,50 dengan kategori sedang. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa e-book “Kajian Etno-Ekologi Magnoliopsida di Desa Kiram” yang dikembangkan efektif dalam melatih keterampilan berpikir kritis mahasiswa.

Independence in learning is very necessary for the application of online learning. Students as learners must have Self Directed Learning. This study aims to develop independent learning resources to facilitate student learning independence. Development research using the ADDIE model is carried out until the development stage. Needs analysis is conducted on 49 Biology Education Students with data collection instruments using the SDL test consisting of 5 question indicators: 1) Identifying learning needs; 2) Set up study routines and discover concept mappings; 3) Using concept/outline mapping as a useful understanding various information; 4) Self-assessment, honing potential; 5) Can explore self-ability. The test results show that in indicator 1 there are 9 students (18.37%) and indicator 5 as many as 11 students (22.45%) who have SDL abilities. The results of the needs analysis become the basis for the development of interactive electronic books through features such as material summaries, images, animations, videos, references (links and barcodes), interactive exercises, keywords, interest facts, practice questions, formative tests, and reflections. It is hoped that this interactive e-book can increase the independence of undergraduate and PPG students in studying biotechnology material as a source of independent learning. Abstrak Kemandirian belajar sangat diperlukan dalam penerapan pembelajaran daring. Mahasiswa sebagai pembelajar harus memiliki kemandirian belajar (Self Directed Learning/SDL). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sumber belajar mandiri untuk memfasilitasi kemandirian belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian pengembangan menggunakan model ADDIE penelitian ini dilakukan sampai tahap development. Analisis kebutuhan, dilakukan pada 49 orang Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi dengan instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan tes SDL terdiri dari 5 indikator pertanyaan: 1) Mengidentifikasi kebutuhan belajar; 2) Mengatur rutinitas belajar dan menemukan pemetaan konsep; 3) Menggunakan pemetaan konsep/garis besar sebagai metode yang berguna untuk memahami berbagai informasi; 4) Menilai sendiri, merefleksikan dan mengasah potensi; 5) Bisa mengeksplor kemampuan diri. Hasil tes menunjukkan pada indikator 1 sebanyak 9 orang (18,37%) dan 5 sebanyak 11 orang (22,45%) yang memiliki kemampuan SDL. Hasil analisis kebutuhan menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan buku elektronik interaktif melalui fitur-fitur barupa ringkasan materi, gambar, animasi, video, referensi (link dan barcode), latihan interaktif, key word, interesring fact, latihan soal, tes formatif dan refleksi. Diharapkan e-book interaktif ini dapat meningkatkan kemandirian mahasiswa S1 dan PPG dalam mempelajari materi bioteknologi sebagai sumber belajar mandiri.

Learning outcomes obtained by students is one of the factors that determine success in the learning process. However, it is very unfortunate that not all students get optimal learning results. This classroom action research aims to analyze the increase in student learning outcomes through the application of the jigsaw learning model in sports massage lectures. Implementation of the action consists of two cycles with each cycle consisting of 4 meetings. The research subjects consisted of 39 physical education students. Collecting research data using written tests and skills tests. Data analysis was performed using a quantitative description. The results of the study revealed that the average value of cycle 1 learning outcomes was 63.85 and classical completeness was 62.23%. While the average value of learning outcomes in cycle 2 is 80.08 and classical completeness is 87.18%. Based on the results of this study it was concluded that the application of the jigsaw learning model assisted by e-books and audiovisual media proved effective in improving student learning outcomes in sports massage lectures.