Effects of Web based Cognitive Apprenticeship and Time Management on the Development of Computing Skills in Cloud Classroom: A Quasi Experimental Approach
Web based learning is generally a solitary process without teachers' on the spot assistance. In this study, a quasi experiment was conducted to explore the effects of various combinations of Web Based Cognitive Apprenticeship WBCA and Time Management TM on the development of students' computing skills. Three class cohorts of 124 freshmen in a one semester course titled 'Applied Information Technology: Data Processing' were chosen for the empirical study. They were divided into three groups: two experimental groups G1, n=42; G2, n=40 and one control group G3, n=42. The goal of this research is to examine the effects of WBCA, TM, and their combination on undergraduates' learning, and further develop appropriate course design and online teaching methods for both teachers and schools. The results show that students who received WBCA and TM had higher grades than those without. The authors further discuss the implications of the findings and results for online teachers and scholars.
Int. J. Inf. Commun. Technol. Educ.