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1 - A Study Virtual Universities to Develop an Appropriate Model for Higher Education System in Iran
نادر قلی Ghorechian پریوش JaafariNowadays information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed many aspects of our social life. One of these current transformations in educa MoreNowadays information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed many aspects of our social life. One of these current transformations in educational environment is emerging virtual universities . Virtual university is an educational setting that has removed the barriers of time and distance by the power of information and communication technology (ICT) and has facilitated and accelerated access to educational opportunities according to learner’s time and style preferences . The main objective of this study was to develop a model for establishing virtual university in Iran. To do this and to clarify theoretical and conceptual dimensions of virtual university . this study has analyzed virtual universities as fourth and fifth generation of distance education . The components were extracted by reviewing the relevant literature and comparative study and the proposed model consisted of eleven components ( philosophy & goal ; theoretical foundations ; technology infrastructure ; human infrastructure ; pedagogical infrastructure ; cultural/ social/ value infrastructure ; economic infrastructure ; management and leadership infrastructure ; administration and support system infrastructure ; and implementation stages ) was developed . A questionnaire was used to determine the appropriateness of the model . The experts approved the model with an average of 4.32 out 5 . Furthermore , the faculty member’s and administrators skills , attitudes and opinions regarding to establishing virtual university have been investigated . At the end , some recommendations were made implement the model or conducting similar research. Manuscript profile -
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2 - بررسی راهبرد های توسعه صنعت گردشگری در بستر ICT در استان آذربایجان شرقی
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3 - نقش فن آوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات در مدیریت منابع انسانی درسازمانهای آموزشی
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5 - Identifying and prioritizing effective factors on developing intelligent schools
Mojtaba Rezaei Rad Esmaeel Zarei Zavaraki Reza Yousefi SaeedabadPresent study was done with the purpose of identifying and prioritizing effective factors on developing intelligent schools by means of descriptive sectional survey method (field study) in 2011. Statistical population was included 900 teachers and principals of schools MorePresent study was done with the purpose of identifying and prioritizing effective factors on developing intelligent schools by means of descriptive sectional survey method (field study) in 2011. Statistical population was included 900 teachers and principals of schools of Sari township from which using Morgan table 270 persons were selected as sample size. The sampling was stratified random sampling method. To collect the data, researcher made questionnaire was used. In order to define validity, professor's judgment of this field was considered and the reliability was calculated 0.80 according to cronbach’s alpha. Data analysis was done by means of descriptive and inferential Friedman’s Rank test. The results showed that technological, educational, cultural, precedural, economical, legal and social factors were effective on developing intelligent schools, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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6 - The application effect of information and communication technology on qualitative performance (Case study)
Soleyman Iranzadeh Mousa Hamzezadehasl Amir BargiThe study has investigated the application effect of information and communication technology on quantitative performance improvement of Tabriz municipality. The statistical populations are those who receive auto-tax services from Tabriz municipality. Since the populati MoreThe study has investigated the application effect of information and communication technology on quantitative performance improvement of Tabriz municipality. The statistical populations are those who receive auto-tax services from Tabriz municipality. Since the population is unlimited 105 people were chosen as statistical sample size in order to have more confidence the sample size was increased to 121 pepole. Data collection was done through field and questionnaire based on Likert scale.Finaly considering the data analyses the results showed that using information and communication technology led to reduction of expenses for those citizens using municipality services, it also effected the quality of services and communicating information and the citizens satisfaction in Tabriz. Manuscript profile -
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7 - The Impact of Internet Skills on the Professional Skills of High School Teachers in Mazandaran Province
GholamAli FakhariThe study aimed to assess the level of internet skills of high school teachers and its impact on their professional skills. Method of research was descriptive survey. The statistical population was all teachers of secondary school (10250 people) which among them, 412 pe MoreThe study aimed to assess the level of internet skills of high school teachers and its impact on their professional skills. Method of research was descriptive survey. The statistical population was all teachers of secondary school (10250 people) which among them, 412 people were chosen based on Kerjecie and Morgan table by using multistage cluster sampling method. In order to collect data, a multiple choice test with 10 questions used to assess Internet skills of teachers (difficulty index=0/46) and a questionnaire with 20 questions to assess professional skills of teachers (=0/85) was used. Data were analyzed by using two independent t tests and ANOVA with SPSS software. Results showed that, Internet and professional skills of teachers were moderate. Also, ANOVA and Schefe post hoc test showed that teachers with high level of Internet skill, had high professional skills. Professional skills of teachers in educational technology (%73/19), instructional design (%63/35), teaching method (%57/77) and academic evaluation (%59/70) was the maximum amount of skills respectively. Manuscript profile -
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8 - A Study of the Relationship between Familiarity and use of ICT, and High School Students Academic Achievement in Haris
صدرالدین ستاری yosef namvar yousef hajnazariThe main purpose of the research was to study the relationship between Familiarity and use of ICT, and high school students’ academic achievement in Haris. The research method was a descriptive-correlational one. Among 1800 population (970 boy and 830 girl student MoreThe main purpose of the research was to study the relationship between Familiarity and use of ICT, and high school students’ academic achievement in Haris. The research method was a descriptive-correlational one. Among 1800 population (970 boy and 830 girl students), 317 were selected through random stratified sampling method as statistical sample. For data collection, a researcher-made questionnaire was used whose face and content validity was confirmed by the experts. Its reliability was estimated 0/78 for familiarity with ICT variable, and 0/74 for the use of ICT variable through Chronbach Alpha Coefficient. Data-analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation and Regression tests. The results showed that there was significant relationship between familiarity and use of ICT, and high school students’ academic achievement. Manuscript profile -
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9 - A Study of ICT Role on Educational Justice from the View Point of Secondary School Managers in Mazandaran Province
Mohammad Salehi Fereshteh Chari SarastyThis research was conducted aiming to study the ICT role on educational justice from the view point of secondary school managers in Mazandaran province. The research method was descriptive survey. Statistical population was all secondary school managers of Mazandaran pr MoreThis research was conducted aiming to study the ICT role on educational justice from the view point of secondary school managers in Mazandaran province. The research method was descriptive survey. Statistical population was all secondary school managers of Mazandaran province. Based on Krejcie and Morgan, sample size determined 238 individuals (149 female and 89 male), who were selected through stratified random sampling method. Information gathering tool was educational justice questionnaire with 40 questions which were answered by the managers. The questionnaire involved the effect of information and communication technology on educational justice in four dimensions: availability broad development, individual learning flexibility, environmental learning flexibility and feedback presentation. Content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by specialists’ perspective, and the reliability, using Chronbach's Alpha Coefficient, was calculated 0.82. The collected data was analyzed using one sample t test. The research results showed that ICT was influential on educational justice via availability broad development, individual learning flexibility, environmental learning flexibility and immediate feedback presentation. Manuscript profile -
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10 - A Study of the Barriers to Applying ICT in Teaching and Learning Process from the Viewpoints of the Qom’s 2nd Area Teachers
Mehran Farjollahi Mehdi Moeini Kia Reza AbbasiThe aim of this study was to investigate the viewpoints of teachers on barriers to applying information and communications technology in the process of teaching and learning. With respect to the purpose, this research was applied, and its method of performing was descri MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the viewpoints of teachers on barriers to applying information and communications technology in the process of teaching and learning. With respect to the purpose, this research was applied, and its method of performing was descriptive-survey. By means of simple random sampling method, and using the Cochrane formula, 240 people were selected as the sample. The data collecting tool was the researcher-made questionnaire consisting of 42 questions. The opinions of education experts were used to determine the validity. Via Cronbach Alpha and using the SPSS software, the reliability of the questionnaire has equaled 0.86. In order to analyze the questions of the research and indentify barriers, exploratory factor analysis method has been used. The research results indicated that the barriers to applying ICT in teaching and learning process involve six factors: Physical infrastructure weakness, managerial infrastructure weakness, weakness of support services for teachers, lack of teachers’ cognitive preparation, lack of training for teachers to teach the new model of teaching, and lack of technical lesson planning and teachers’ cultural readiness. Manuscript profile -
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11 - The Relationship between Teachers’ ICT Literacy and Academic Achievement Fifth Grade Students’ in Tehran
Mehdi Shariatmadari Marzieh AghajaniThe present study aimed to study the relationship between teachers' ICT literacy and the academic achievement of fifth grade students in Tehran. The research was descriptive in nature and correlational method was used as the design of the study and data collection metho MoreThe present study aimed to study the relationship between teachers' ICT literacy and the academic achievement of fifth grade students in Tehran. The research was descriptive in nature and correlational method was used as the design of the study and data collection method. The statistical population of the study included all teachers of fifth grade in Tehran primary schools who were 2669 in 2014-15 academic year. Based on Krejcie and Morgan table and by using simple random sampling method a sample of 338 was chosen. In order of data collection a researcher made questionnaire was used. The content and face validity of the questionnaires was evaluated and confirmed by researchers. Reliability of the survey was explored and the calculated Cronbach Alpha was 0.949 and 0.903 for ICT Literacy scale and Academic Achievement questionnaire respectively. For data analyzing Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple Regression tests were used. The findings of the study indicated that there was a significant correlation between teachers ICT literacy, and students’ academic achievement. Furthermore, Regression analysis showed that use of computer and management files, jobs and ICT predict academic achievement positively. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Virtual Science Curriculum Design for First Year of Secondary Education (Ninth Grade)
fereshteh afkari Gholam Ali Ahmadi seyedeh Fatemeh shamshirgarnThe present study aimed to design a virtual curriculum of the 9th grade (1st high school) science course. The research method is a combined or mixed with an applied purpose. The method used within this research is an applied method in terms of its purpose and in terms o MoreThe present study aimed to design a virtual curriculum of the 9th grade (1st high school) science course. The research method is a combined or mixed with an applied purpose. The method used within this research is an applied method in terms of its purpose and in terms of its implementation, it is a combination or a mixed type. The statistical population under study were the science textbook and the teacher’s guidebook. The components and indicators were both extracted from the junior high school science textbook and the teacher’s guidebook. The validity of the designed curriculum’s content was confirmed by 14 curriculum experts. Likewise, its reliability was determined through a researcher-made questionnaire which was handed to them; The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was estimated to be 0.98.The virtual curriculum of ninth-grade science was designed with regards to the curriculum elements: curriculum objectives, content preparation and organization, designing learning activities, teaching methods, and evaluation methods Manuscript profile -
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13 - The role of information and communication technology in establishing a knowledge management system with a Meta-Synthesis approach
abbass zamani leila hosseinitabaghdehi hossein momeni mahmoueiThe purpose of this study is the role of ICT in establishing a knowledge management system with a Meta- Synthesis approach in General Department of Education of Mazandaran Province. The method of the present study is qualitative with fundamental purpose, which has been MoreThe purpose of this study is the role of ICT in establishing a knowledge management system with a Meta- Synthesis approach in General Department of Education of Mazandaran Province. The method of the present study is qualitative with fundamental purpose, which has been collected in a hybrid and using the seven-step model of Sandlowski and Barroso (2007). The statistical population of this research is the previous available researches in the field of knowledge management and the criterion of statistical sample size is theoretical adequacy. after designing a research question, a systematic search was examined during the years (2000 to 2020). After performing the metasynthesis and review steps, 14 articles out of 152 articles were found. The results showed that the components of technological capabilities (mastery of related software, increasing efficiency and interactions using the internal network and the ability to use the Internet for educational and research purposes) and the component of technological infrastructure (Existence of up-to-date technological infrastructure and equipment, creation of technological knowledge base, creation of virtual discussion mechanisms, existence of optical fiber and personal computers, necessary support in the field of technology, the documentation of experiences and use of internet and intranet) can be cited Manuscript profile -
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14 - The Study of Challenges in Applying Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning Processes
Seyed Mostafa Sharif Khalifeh Soltani Mehdi Karimi Mehdi MazaheriInformation and communication Technology (ICT) has the potential to enhance access, quality and effectiveness in education. The purpose of this research was to examine challenges in applying information and communication technology in teaching and learning processes fro MoreInformation and communication Technology (ICT) has the potential to enhance access, quality and effectiveness in education. The purpose of this research was to examine challenges in applying information and communication technology in teaching and learning processes from the viewpoints of faculty members and post graduate students at Isfahan University and Isfahan Technical University. In this research, the challenges were studied in the framework of Organizational Elements Model (input, process, individual and organizational outcomes). The method of the study was descriptive and a classified sampling method suitable for the population was used. The statistical sample included 110 faculty members and 131 postgraduate students. The main instrument for collecting data was the researcher- made questionnaire including 62 close ended questions. The reliability of the questionnaire was estimated through Cronbach Alfa coefficient (a = 0/88), and the validity was confirmed by the related experts. Statistically, research findings (at the level of P <0/05) indicated that individual and organizational outcomes were not challenging while input and process (above average level) were challenging from both faculty members and post graduate students viewpoints. The results also showed that there were differences between faculty members’ viewpoints and post graduate students regarding input challenges and the application of ICT in teaching learning processes. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Determining the Feasibility of Developing New Educational Technology with ICT Approach in Sari Primary Schools
Mohammad Salehi Reza Ali Gholizadeh Mohammad Reza SadeghiThe purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of developing new educational technology with ICT approach in Sari primary schools in 2009 – 2010 academic years. The research method was descriptive - survey. The statistical population included all the e MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of developing new educational technology with ICT approach in Sari primary schools in 2009 – 2010 academic years. The research method was descriptive - survey. The statistical population included all the experts, managers and elementary school teachers in Sari amounted to 1620 people. The sample including 463 people was selected according to Krejcie - Morgan table through random method. The data were gathered using the researcher – made questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was estimated through Cronbach alpha (0/95) and data analysis was done by X2 test. The results of this study showed that schools were well equipped in regard to the computer facilities for school affairs, however, such facilities were not optimal for educational affairs (for teachers and students), that is in half of the schools, teachers have no computer, an in nine – tenth of schools, students lack computers. Teachers' ICDL skill was dim too but they show high interest and motivation to use new technologies in education. Also status of e-learning content is poor and has received the lowest consideration of 33/4% and teachers have no role in e-learning content i.e. teachers' art and teaching skills in e-learning materials are neglected. Manuscript profile -
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16 - The Effect of Applying Information and Communication Technology on Math Learning
Farshide Zameni Sahar KardanThis research was performed to study the application of information and communication technology in math learning and presenting strategies for its development in Mahmoodabad in 2009. The research method was survey and its statistical population included 171 people, tha MoreThis research was performed to study the application of information and communication technology in math learning and presenting strategies for its development in Mahmoodabad in 2009. The research method was survey and its statistical population included 171 people, that is, all math teachers in Mahmoodabad. The sample was selected according to Krejcie and Morgan table by simple random sampling method. The data were gathered using the researcher made questionnaire and was analyzed based on t test. The results showed that the application of information and communication technology affects on the modification of attitudes, establishment and stability of learning materials, reasoning skills, creativity power and finally on the active learning in math. Manuscript profile -
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17 - Effect of Information and Communication Technology on Effectiveness and Creativity of High School Teachers of Fasa
Moslem Salehi Abbas Gholtash Asghar AzadmehrThe purpose of this research was to study the effect of information and communication technology on effectiveness and creativity of high school teachers of Fasa city. The statistical population of the research included all male and female formal high school teachers of MoreThe purpose of this research was to study the effect of information and communication technology on effectiveness and creativity of high school teachers of Fasa city. The statistical population of the research included all male and female formal high school teachers of Fasa (317 people) in 2009-2010 academic year. The statistical sample of study included 111 teachers selected through a simple random sampling based on Morgan table. Data was collected by three questionnaires: effectiveness questionnaire, Torrance creativity questionnaire, and a researcher made information and communication technology questionnaire. Validity of instruments was reviewed by internal consistency method, and its reliability was calculated through Cronbach Alpha, which was 0.85 for effectiveness questionnaire, 0.70 for creativity questionnaire and 0.91 for information and communication technology questionnaire. The most important results of the study showed that there was a significant difference between effectiveness of teachers who used internet and those who did not use it. Also there was a significant difference between creativity and innovation of teachers who used information and communication technology and those who did not use it. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Effective Factors on ICT Application in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Zohreh Motamedi Nia Abdolhamid Papzan Hossein MahdizadehThe present age has been called the age of information and communication because of the expansion and development of information and communication technology and its various consequences. The goal of this research was to determine the factors effective on using ICT in s MoreThe present age has been called the age of information and communication because of the expansion and development of information and communication technology and its various consequences. The goal of this research was to determine the factors effective on using ICT in small and medium-sized enterprises through structural equation modeling. The research method was a descriptive-correlational one. The statistical population of the study included the owners and managers of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in Kermanshah and Ilam provinces. A stratified sampling method was used to select the statistical sample (n=202). A researcher-made questionnaire along with a version of digital literacy of Washington university were used to collect data. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of ICT experts’ views. Its reliability was estimated 0/87 through Chronbach Alpha coefficient. The findings revealed that understanding the usefullness of using ICT, acceptance of ICT application, digital literacy and the intention to use ICT, explain a large proportion of variance of ICT application. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Effectiveness and Stable Impact of Using Multimedia on Students’ Self-efficacy and Motivation in Mathematics Course
Bibi Eshrat Zamani Mohammad Saidy Ali SaidyThis goal of the present research was to study the effect of ICT on self-efficacy and motivation of first-year girl high school student in mathematics in Izeh. The research method was quasi –experimental one. Fourty (40) first-year girl high- school students were MoreThis goal of the present research was to study the effect of ICT on self-efficacy and motivation of first-year girl high school student in mathematics in Izeh. The research method was quasi –experimental one. Fourty (40) first-year girl high- school students were selected through multi-stage cluster random sampling method and were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The instruments used for data-gathering were Matthias Jerusalem and Schwarzer Ralph self-efficacy questionnaire, Valrand motivational questionnaire for pretest and post-test, and follow-up one. The experimental group was taught mathematics electronically through multimedia-software for 9 weeks, and the control group was taught traditionally, through teacher- based instruction. Both groups were tested in terms of self-efficacy and academic motivation after the training. Re-test was performed two months after the training. By the use of repeated measures, the results showed that there was a significant difference between two groups based on their academic motivation and self-efficacy. The experimental group had better performance in both tests than control group. The results also revealed positive impact of multi-media on self-efficacy and academic motivation. Manuscript profile -
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20 - The Effect of ICT- Based Teaching Methods in Creating Sustained Learning in Experimental Science Course in Third Grade Secondary School Students
Javad Soleymanpoor Ali Khalkhali Leyla Raayat Konande FallahThe present research is a quasi–experimental one with the aim of determining the effect of information and communication technology- based (ICT-based) teaching method in creating sustained learning in experimental science course of third grade secondary school stu MoreThe present research is a quasi–experimental one with the aim of determining the effect of information and communication technology- based (ICT-based) teaching method in creating sustained learning in experimental science course of third grade secondary school students in Ramsar in 2010. The statistical population included all the third grade secondary school female students about 395 people. Considering the statistical samples available, 50 subjects were selected and divided into experimental and control groups based on random sampling method. To evaluate the comparative effectiveness of ICT-based teaching method and traditional one on students’ sustained learning, a retest was administered in two phases. The first phase was done one month after the initial administration, and the second one was done after three months. To perform ICT-based teaching methods, classes were arranged with two students, each class was given a computer which was connected to the others and to the main computer (that of the teacher) in a network. To control the users and for the purpose of class management," Net School Support" software was used and the subject matters were presented in three different ways: a) electronic content produced by the teacher, b) connection to internet, and c) the use of educational software's. Analysis of the obtained data was done with SPSS software, and the statistical method used t test two independent groups. The results of the research confirmed the effect of ICT-based teaching method in creating sustained learning in experimental sciences course in third grade secondary school students. Therefore, based on tests performed and the obtained results, the rate of sustained learning through ICT- based methods was more than the traditional methods. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Pathology of Using Information and Communication Technology among University Students
Ramezan Hassanzadeh Abbas RezaeiThe purpose of the research was to study the pathology of using information and communication technology among university students. From among the statistical population of the research including all Mazandaran province university students, 345 were selected as the samp MoreThe purpose of the research was to study the pathology of using information and communication technology among university students. From among the statistical population of the research including all Mazandaran province university students, 345 were selected as the sample of the research using simple random sampling method. The research instruments were SMS addiction and social anxiety questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the students were addicted to SMS and suffered from social anxiety. There was significant relationship between SMS addiction and social anxiety among students. Also, there was a significant difference in the rate of SMS addiction among the different educational groups of students. Manuscript profile -
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22 - The Study of the Relationship among the Components of Using ICT in Universities with DEMATEI (Case Study Approach)
Houshang Taghizadeh Mostafa Ziaei HajipirlooThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among the components of using information and communication technology (ICT) applies in universities and educational centers. The indexes of effective use of ICT in universities and educational centers which had MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among the components of using information and communication technology (ICT) applies in universities and educational centers. The indexes of effective use of ICT in universities and educational centers which had been recognized in previous researches were considered as the variables of research. In this study, the relationship among indexes of using ICT in the society under investigation (Islamic Azad University Tabriz Branch) was investigated. Data collection was done through two researcher-made questionnaires whose validity and reliability were examined through content validity and retest method respectively. The final analysis of the data was performed by means of MATLAB software. Final results showed the importance of creativity index in applying ICT. This index (creativity) was recognized with high influence ratio from others. Also, the results showed that creativity and participatory style had the highest influence ration among other investigated indexes. Finally, organizational and technical indexes were the most influential ones. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Factors Influencing the Use of ICT from the Perspective of Graduate Students of Teacher Training University of Shahid Rajaee
Alireza Zakeri Hamed Zamani Manesh Saleh Rashid Haji Khajelu Mohammad Jamali TazehkandThe present research was aimed at studying factors influencing the use of information and communication technology from perspective of graduate students studying in Teacher Training University of Shahid Rajaee. In this descriptive- survey research, a sample of 235 were MoreThe present research was aimed at studying factors influencing the use of information and communication technology from perspective of graduate students studying in Teacher Training University of Shahid Rajaee. In this descriptive- survey research, a sample of 235 were randomly selected among 750 populations for collecting data. Research data collected by using self- developed questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by experts and the Reliability was 88% by using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. One sample t test, independent t test and one way ANOVA were used for analyzing data. The results indicated that the establishment of centers to solve technology problems of students is the major factor in using information and communications technology. Findings, also, suggested that there were found no significant difference in terms of moderating variables in the level of 0/05. Manuscript profile -
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24 - A Study on the Information Literacy of the Faculty Members of IAU Region One
Said Ahmad Hashemi Abuzar Hemmati Abolfazl AbbasiThe present research aimed at studying the degree of faculty members’ information literacy in Islamic Azad Universities of region 1. It was conducted to find a solution to improve this skill. Faculty members’ skills in using ICT were evaluated using ICCS and MoreThe present research aimed at studying the degree of faculty members’ information literacy in Islamic Azad Universities of region 1. It was conducted to find a solution to improve this skill. Faculty members’ skills in using ICT were evaluated using ICCS and ICDL indexes. It was a descriptive-survey research. The statistical population included all the faculty members (2131 people) in 2011-2012 academic year. Based on Morgan table, 325 instructors were selected through random cluster sampling method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for data gathering. Its validity was confirmed by experts and its reliability was estimated 0/834 using Cronbach Alpha coefficient. Data analysis was done through SPSS software. In addition, both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data, such as, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, one-sample t test and one-way ANOVA. The findings showed that faculty members’ information literacy based on ICCS index was average and that of ICDL index was above average level. Also, their skill in using E-Journals was below average. Manuscript profile -
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25 - A Pathological Study of Barriers to Using ICT in Universities
Mehdi ShariatmadariThe main goal of the present research was to study the barriers to using ICT in teaching-learning students from the viewpoint of faculty members of IAU, central Tehran Branch. This research was an applied one in terms of its goal, and a descriptive-correlational one in MoreThe main goal of the present research was to study the barriers to using ICT in teaching-learning students from the viewpoint of faculty members of IAU, central Tehran Branch. This research was an applied one in terms of its goal, and a descriptive-correlational one in terms of its method. The statistical population included all faculty members (973 people) of IAU Central Tehran Branch in 2011-2012 academic years. Based on the Morgan and Kerjecie table, 177 subjects were selected as the sample through simple random sampling method. A research-made questionnaire was used to gather data. Its face and content validity was confirmed by experts, and its reliability was estimated 0/84 by using Cronbach Alpha method Pearson Coefficient correlation and one sample t-test were used to anslyze the data. The results indicated that faculty members' knowledge and skills in using ICT, their belief in the effectiveness of ICT, appropriate curriculum based on ICT principles, availability of hard ware and other instructional tools, and appropriate space and resources in using ICT are effective in learning teaching process. Manuscript profile -
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26 - The Relationship between Environmental Education and E-Readiness of Owners and Managers of Agricultural Enterprises
Abdolhamid Papzan Hossein Mahdizadeh Zohre MotamediniaThe aim of this paper was to examine the relationship between environmental education and e-readiness of owners and managers of agricultural enterprises in Kermanshah and Ilam provinces. This paper was an applied one in terms of its goal, and a descriptive-correlative i MoreThe aim of this paper was to examine the relationship between environmental education and e-readiness of owners and managers of agricultural enterprises in Kermanshah and Ilam provinces. This paper was an applied one in terms of its goal, and a descriptive-correlative in terms of its method. Participants of this study were 202 owners and managers of agricultural SMEs of Kermanshah and Ilam provinces who have been selected based on stratified sampling method. For gathering data, the researcher-made questionnaire and a modified version of digital Literacy of Washington University was used. The validity was obtained by the ideas of professors of extension and rural development of Razi University. Reliability was assessed by calculating the cronbach alpha. It can also be observed that acceptable values were obtained in all cases. In order to analyze the data, one sample t test, Pearson correlation and multiple regressions was used. Results indicated that digital knowledge and skill and cost-effective of ICT application explained around 22% of the variance of ICT application in environmental education. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Relationship between the Amount of Using ICT by Teachers with Their Performance in Learning and Teaching Process
Asghar Sharifi Amirhosein Mohammad Davoudi Fatemeh EslamiehThe aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the amounts of using ICT by teachers with their performance in teaching- learning process. The research method from data gathering point of view was descriptive (correlational) one, and in terms of purpose wa MoreThe aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the amounts of using ICT by teachers with their performance in teaching- learning process. The research method from data gathering point of view was descriptive (correlational) one, and in terms of purpose was an applied one. The statistical population included all 12571 teachers' busy teaching in girl high schools in Tehran. 375 subjects were chosen as the sample based on Cochran's formula and through random sampling method. Two researcher-made questionnaires were used for data gathering. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics including K-S, Pearson correlation coefficient, regression and ANOVA using SPSS software. The results showed that there was significant relationship between the amount of using ICT by teachers with their performance in teaching-learning process, and 60/6 of dependent variable (teacher's performance) can be explained by the use of applied soft ware, the use of data base, and the use of internet. Also there was no significant differences between teachers point of view based on teaching background. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Meta-Analysis on the Impact of ICT on Teachers' Professional Development
Ali Khalkhali Zohreh Shakibaei Mehdi AndeshThe purpose of this research was a meta-analysis of the previously done researches on the impact of ICT on the status of teachers in order to estimate the actual effect size of the ICT on professional development of teachers. The population was all the researches on the MoreThe purpose of this research was a meta-analysis of the previously done researches on the impact of ICT on the status of teachers in order to estimate the actual effect size of the ICT on professional development of teachers. The population was all the researches on the impact of ICT on teachers in Iran, by the end of 2010. Among the researches done, nine of them having suitable characteristics for the application of meta-analysis were selected through purposeful sampling method. The research instrument was a check list for the selection of researches from technical and methodological aspects. The preferential meta-analysis model consists of the mixed approach of Hunter and Smith. Also, Cohen’s approach was used for the interpretation of research findings. The findings showed that the use of ICT had significant impact on the professional development of teachers. In addition, the degree of effect of the ICT on professional development of teachers was 0/387 which is above average based on the interpretation indexes. Manuscript profile -
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29 - بررسی راهبرد های توسعه صنعت گردشگری در بستر ICT در استان آذربایجان شرقی
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30 - The Effect of Electronic Instruction on Promoting ICT Skills among Employees in the Ministry of Education
Kioumars Niazazari Mohammad Salehi Abolghasem Barimani Mitra ShabaniAbstract: Life today requires full knowledge and the acquisition of skills in using information and communication technology tools in a way that life, and subsequently competition, will be so difficult without such a tool and will lead to missing lots of opportunities MoreAbstract: Life today requires full knowledge and the acquisition of skills in using information and communication technology tools in a way that life, and subsequently competition, will be so difficult without such a tool and will lead to missing lots of opportunities in people's everyday life in a society. This research aims to study the role of electronic instruction in updating the information and communication technology (ICT) knowledge and skills among the employees of the ministry of education in Babolsar. This study makes use of the descriptive method and is conducted in a field study type.The target population in this research includes all the employees of the ministry of education in Babolsar totally 1015, out of which 285 were used as samples. A researcher-made questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by related professors and whose reliability was calculated to be 0.97 through Cronbach alpha formula was used to collect data. SPSS software program was used for data analysis and the descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. Research findings showed that using electronic books and magazines, internet, instructional software and the MS Office software are effective in updating the employees' ICT skills. Manuscript profile
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