INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC LEARNING RESOURCES ON LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE “NANOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOMATERIALS” COURSE
Keywords:
nanotechnology education, e-learning resources, digital textbook, student achievement, meta-analysis, STEM education.Abstract
This research used a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of digital and electronic educational resources in teaching the subject “Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials”. The results of twelve different studies were combined and a standardized mean difference index was calculated. The conclusion based on the random effects model showed that electronic resources contribute to students' academic achievement (d = 0.59, 95% CI: 0.14–1.05, p = 0.011). These results suggest that the use of electronic tools can be an effective basis for better mastering the subject.
Based on the research findings, an electronic textbook “Teaching Nanotechnology: Principles and Practices” was developed. The textbook includes theoretical sections, video lectures and interactive tasks, practical exercises, which allow students to increase their interest in the subject and organize the learning process flexibly. Its advantages include the availability of educational materials, the possibility of independent learning through digital platforms, and compatibility with modern methodological tools.
However, the developed electronic textbook has not yet been tested in specific empirical studies. The results of the study indicate the need for pilot testing of this textbook in the future, based on meta-analysis data proving the effectiveness of electronic resources. The results of the study show that the use of electronic educational resources and a specially developed textbook is effective in increasing the academic achievement of students in the subject “Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials”. In addition, the need for the integrated use of adapted methodologies and interactive tools to increase their effectiveness is identified.
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