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Title: Is COVID-19 the Gateway for Digital Learning in Mathematics Education?
Language: English
Authors: Mulenga, Eddie M. (ORCID 0000-0002-4720-5009), Marbán, José M. (ORCID 0000-0002-6561-6784)
Source: Contemporary Educational Technology. 2020 12(2):269.
Availability: Contemporary Educational Technology. Faculty of Communication Sciences, Anadolu University, Yunus Emre Campus, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey. e-mail: editor@cedtech.net; Web site: http://www.cedtech.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Distance Education, Mathematics Education, Social Media, Secondary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technological Literacy, Disease Control, Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics
Geographic Terms: Zambia
ISSN: 1309-517X
Abstract: Digital learning has reshaped education in many ways. The purpose of this study is to respond to the question of whether COVID-19 is the gateway for digital-learning in mathematics education. To this end, this study explores some uptakes of social media platforms by prospective secondary school teachers. Data was collected from 102 prospective mathematics teachers from the Copperbelt University (CBU). Cluster analysis approach was used. Results revealed that participants' scores for digital learning in mathematics in cluster 2 were higher than those in both cluster 1 and 3. This is a clear indication that prospective teachers in clusters with low scores are more likely to exhibit low skill levels in the use of mobile technology and the adoption of social media in relation to mathematics pedagogy during the COVID-19 crisis. Results show different patterns. However, overall results show that digital learning could be a positive response to COVID-19 closure period.
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