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The annotated bibliography will serve as the kick-off of the formal research process necessary to complete future assignments this semester. In order to complete this assignment, it will be important that you have narrowed the focus for your research related to the action research study for your Capstone project.In other words, you will want to locate multiple helpful resources in scholarly literature related to your topic of study. The annotated bibliography must include a minimum of five quality entries. However, it is highly recommended that you include enough entries so that your literature review provides enough depth and breadth to cover the content related to your study in the literature review. Remember, every assignment in this course builds upon the other, with the overarching goal of creating (the literature review). As you consider entries for the annotated bibliography, review the inverted triangle organizational format tool found on page 61 of your textbook. This tool illustrates how your literature review should begin broad and gradually narrow in its focus. Choose entries for your annotated bibliography that will allow you to organize your literature review in this manner. 1. Organize the annotated bibliography by numbering each entry. 2. The first paragraph of each entry should include a summary of the reading. Remember to use your own words. If you want to include direct quotes, wait until after you have written the summary, then flavor with quotes. Be sure to cite direct quotes correctly. No more than 20% of each of your annotated bibliography entries should be written using direct quotes. See APA 7th edition for guidance. 3. Use past tense when referring to the author of each entry (Wilson stated, …) 4. The bulk of each entry should focus on the summary of the reading. 5. Your last paragraph should only be about three to five sentences. This is where you will respond with your own thoughts related to each source & whether it is relevant to your study. Consider these questions as you close each entry: 1. What are your overall thoughts about the reading? This should be brief and not overly critical. 2. What were you able to glean from reading the article? How will it relate to your proposed action research study? If it was not useful to you, then provide a brief explanation. 3. Remember to make sure that each entry is at least 1.25 pages long and NO MORE than 2 full pages. You can expand with the last paragraph. I really do want to know what you think of the reading related to its applicability to your own research (but not as a critical analysis of the research itself). This is where you can use first person since it is your opinion and/or critique and recommendation. Do not forget to make it clear how this article relates to your own action research study. 4. Continue following the same format for article entries 2-5. Begin the second entry with #2, and so on. 5. At the end of your annotated bibliography, include a comprehensive list of references used in this assignment. Follow APA formatting. Therefore, these should be listed in alphabetical order, and the reference section should be entitled, References.
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Running head: VIRTUAL LEARNING
AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF VIRTUAL LEARNING ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE
April Magee
Dr. Gregg Stall
794-Capstone
March 10, 2021
VIRTUAL LEARNING 2
CHAPTER ONE
- . Introduction
This chapter provides a general overview of the purpose and focus of the study. It presents background information on the impacts of virtual learning on student’s performance, a statement of the problem, the significance of the study, research questions, an overview of the conceptual framework, definition of terms, and a summary.
- Background Information
With the increased advancement and use of technology, distance-learning or virtual learning is considerably transforming education. Virtual learning is becoming a standard tool and an integral aspect of life in a broader context at all educational levels, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was introduced to progress learners from passive to active learners. Virtual learning entails a learning process that effectively and functionally takes place in the absence of a traditional classroom environment. Generally, it has been defined as a learning process conducted in a virtual learning environment through the use of Electronic Study Content devised for Live-Web Conferencing, online tutoring and teaching. It is commonly associated with online environments or online courses but on a broader a broader dimension. This approach has been enhanced with technological advancements, which have seen high utilization of the internet and/or computers both inside and outside the educational organization facilities. Virtual learning has been indisputably proven to enhance learning among students during the Covid-19 crisis, unlike traditional in-person learning. It is commonly applied through step-by-step film classes,
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recurrent and practical response quizzes, game-based activities, and gamification—virtual and distance learning to overcome several drawbacks, including facilities, time, and location. However, the approach calls for a host of technologies to help enhance or boost the educational experience.
- Statement of The Problem
Education is continuously changing with the kind of technology being used for teaching processes. Following the birth of new technology, including Virtual reality provisions, students have had a chance to experience interactive truly and community presence during remote classroom lessons. This technology currently takes user involvement to the next or a higher immersion level and is designed to change the educational landscape significantly. Virtual learning has enabled students to participate fully in their study program and hence enhance their performance. However, limited research is conducted on the impacts of virtual learning on student performance, and the evidence is not clearly known. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the various effects of virtual learning on student’s performance at Tylertown High School.
- Significance of The Study
The study is significant as it will provide important information to the various stakeholders involved in the study, such as students, teachers, parents, education managers, the government, and future researchers. The study will facilitate the stakeholders to identify the specific areas of improving virtual learning to enhance students’ performance. The findings will be important for future researchers as they embark on further studies related to this field and other areas. Also, the
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results will facilitate the government officials to formulate policies that focus on improving student’s performance through virtual learning and provide stable internet for virtual learning. Educational managers will be equipped with appropriate knowledge and programs for administering virtual learning. The study will be significant to the stakeholders in realizing
the nexus between virtual learning and student’s performance. Finally, the research findings will provide recommendations on the need to consider virtual learning an integral aspect of life.
- Purpose/ Objectives of The Study
- General Objective
To evaluate the impact of virtual learning on student’s performance at Tylertown high school.
- Specific Objective
- To determine the impacts of information and learning quality in virtual learning on students’ performance at Tylertown High School.
- To determine the effect of system, use in virtual learning on students’ performance.
- To determine the impacts of user satisfaction and self-regulated learning behavior in virtual learning on student’s performance.
- Research Questions
- How do information and learning quality in virtual learning influence students’ performance?
- How does system use in virtual learning impact students’ performance?
- What is the impact of user satisfaction and self-regulated learning behavior in virtual learning on students’ performance?
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- Overview of The Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework
The Conceptual Framework describes the nexus between the Independent Variables and the Dependent Variables. In this study, the independent variables are; Virtual learning quality, system use, user satisfaction, information quality and self-regulated behavior. The dependent variable is students’ performance.
As shown in Figure. 1.6 Below, the study will adopt a conceptual framework showing the relationship between Virtual learning and students’ performance.
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- Definition of Terms
Virtual Learning- learning process conducted in a virtual learning environment through the use of Electronic Study Content devised Live-Web Conferencing, Online Tutoring, And Teaching (Hettiarachchi & Wickramasinghe).
Student Performance- the measurement of individual student achievement across various subjects (Okubo e al., 2017).
In-Person Learning- one-on-one or instructional interaction that takes place in real-time or in-person between students and teachers or among peers and colleagues (Hettiarachchi & Wickramasinghe).
System Use- a set of an interconnecting network or things that operate together as parts of a particular mechanism.
Stakeholders- any group, individual, or party that has a common interest in a corporation and the outcomes or impacts of an event.
- Assumptions of The Study
The following assumptions are generated;
The data results to be collected for this study will be accurate.
All stakeholders will recognize this study’s significance and hence will voluntarily and truthfully respond to the survey.
- Potential Weaknesses and Barriers of the Study
The study may suffer from potential limitations. For instance, some participants may not be truthful, sincere, and open when responding to the survey. The interaction of individual
VIRTUAL LEARNING 7
participants may be hindered by their culture, as others could be unwilling to disclose some information in fear of a breach of confidential information.
- Summary
Virtual learning is emerging as a significant topic in education practice and theory. The traditional learning methods or in-person learning have been changing from “teacher-centered” to “learner-centered” following information technology’s evolution. With the increased technology use and the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual and distance learning has considerably evolved. This research proposal attempts to determine the relationship between Virtual Learning and student performance. The widespread international use of Virtual -Learning, primarily during this Covid-19 pandemic, has triggered a need for research on the significance of Virtual learning on academic performance. However, there exists limited research on this topic, and the impacts are not clearly known. The study is significant for the various concerned stakeholders, including parents, students, educational managers, and the government. The purpose of this study will be to achieve a set of research objectives; to determine the impacts of information and learning quality in virtual learning on students’ performance, to assess the effect of User Satisfaction, System Use, and Self-Regulated Learning Behavior in virtual learning on Students’ Performance. The conceptual framework presets the nexus between the Dependent Variables and the Independent Variables. Figure 1.6 shows the nexus between Virtual learning and students’ performance.
References
Demian, P., & Morrice, J. (2012). The use of virtual learning environments and their impact on academic performance. Engineering Education, 7(1), 11-19.
Okubo, F., Yamashita, T., Shimada, A., & Ogata, H. (2017, March). A neural network approach for students’ performance prediction. In Proceedings of the seventh international learning analytics & knowledge conference (pp. 598-599).
Hettiarachchi, S., & Wickramasinghe, S. (2016, July). Impact of virtual learning on improving quality of learning in higher education. In 2 nd International Conference on Education and Distance Learning–1 st July.
Running head: VIRTUAL LEARNING
AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF VIRTUAL LEARNING ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE
April Magee
Dr. Gregg Stall
794-Capstone
March 10, 2021
VIRTUAL LEARNING 2
CHAPTER ONE
- . Introduction
This chapter provides a general overview of the purpose and focus of the study. It presents background information on the impacts of virtual learning on student’s performance, a statement of the problem, the significance of the study, research questions, an overview of the conceptual framework, definition of terms, and a summary.
- Background Information
With the increased advancement and use of technology, distance-learning or virtual learning is considerably transforming education. Virtual learning is becoming a standard tool and an integral aspect of life in a broader context at all educational levels, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was introduced to progress learners from passive to active learners. Virtual learning entails a learning process that effectively and functionally takes place in the absence of a traditional classroom environment. Generally, it has been defined as a learning process conducted in a virtual learning environment through the use of Electronic Study Content devised for Live-Web Conferencing, online tutoring and teaching. It is commonly associated with online environments or online courses but on a broader a broader dimension. This approach has been enhanced with technological advancements, which have seen high utilization of the internet and/or computers both inside and outside the educational organization facilities. Virtual learning has been indisputably proven to enhance learning among students during the Covid-19 crisis, unlike traditional in-person learning. It is commonly applied through step-by-step film classes,
VIRTUAL LEARNING 3
recurrent and practical response quizzes, game-based activities, and gamification—virtual and distance learning to overcome several drawbacks, including facilities, time, and location. However, the approach calls for a host of technologies to help enhance or boost the educational experience.
- Statement of The Problem
Education is continuously changing with the kind of technology being used for teaching processes. Following the birth of new technology, including Virtual reality provisions, students have had a chance to experience interactive truly and community presence during remote classroom lessons. This technology currently takes user involvement to the next or a higher immersion level and is designed to change the educational landscape significantly. Virtual learning has enabled students to participate fully in their study program and hence enhance their performance. However, limited research is conducted on the impacts of virtual learning on student performance, and the evidence is not clearly known. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the various effects of virtual learning on student’s performance at Tylertown High School.
- Significance of The Study
The study is significant as it will provide important information to the various stakeholders involved in the study, such as students, teachers, parents, education managers, the government, and future researchers. The study will facilitate the stakeholders to identify the specific areas of improving virtual learning to enhance students’ performance. The findings will be important for future researchers as they embark on further studies related to this field and other areas. Also, the
VIRTUAL LEARNING 4
results will facilitate the government officials to formulate policies that focus on improving student’s performance through virtual learning and provide stable internet for virtual learning. Educational managers will be equipped with appropriate knowledge and programs for administering virtual learning. The study will be significant to the stakeholders in realizing
the nexus between virtual learning and student’s performance. Finally, the research findings will provide recommendations on the need to consider virtual learning an integral aspect of life.
- Purpose/ Objectives of The Study
- General Objective
To evaluate the impact of virtual learning on student’s performance at Tylertown high school.
- Specific Objective
- To determine the impacts of information and learning quality in virtual learning on students’ performance at Tylertown High School.
- To determine the effect of system, use in virtual learning on students’ performance.
- To determine the impacts of user satisfaction and self-regulated learning behavior in virtual learning on student’s performance.
- Research Questions
- How do information and learning quality in virtual learning influence students’ performance?
- How does system use in virtual learning impact students’ performance?
- What is the impact of user satisfaction and self-regulated learning behavior in virtual learning on students’ performance?
VIRTUAL LEARNING 5
- Overview of The Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework
The Conceptual Framework describes the nexus between the Independent Variables and the Dependent Variables. In this study, the independent variables are; Virtual learning quality, system use, user satisfaction, information quality and self-regulated behavior. The dependent variable is students’ performance.
As shown in Figure. 1.6 Below, the study will adopt a conceptual framework showing the relationship between Virtual learning and students’ performance.
VIRTUAL LEARNING 6
- Definition of Terms
Virtual Learning- learning process conducted in a virtual learning environment through the use of Electronic Study Content devised Live-Web Conferencing, Online Tutoring, And Teaching (Hettiarachchi & Wickramasinghe).
Student Performance- the measurement of individual student achievement across various subjects (Okubo e al., 2017).
In-Person Learning- one-on-one or instructional interaction that takes place in real-time or in-person between students and teachers or among peers and colleagues (Hettiarachchi & Wickramasinghe).
System Use- a set of an interconnecting network or things that operate together as parts of a particular mechanism.
Stakeholders- any group, individual, or party that has a common interest in a corporation and the outcomes or impacts of an event.
- Assumptions of The Study
The following assumptions are generated;
The data results to be collected for this study will be accurate.
All stakeholders will recognize this study’s significance and hence will voluntarily and truthfully respond to the survey.
- Potential Weaknesses and Barriers of the Study
The study may suffer from potential limitations. For instance, some participants may not be truthful, sincere, and open when responding to the survey. The interaction of individual
VIRTUAL LEARNING 7
participants may be hindered by their culture, as others could be unwilling to disclose some information in fear of a breach of confidential information.
- Summary
Virtual learning is emerging as a significant topic in education practice and theory. The traditional learning methods or in-person learning have been changing from “teacher-centered” to “learner-centered” following information technology’s evolution. With the increased technology use and the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual and distance learning has considerably evolved. This research proposal attempts to determine the relationship between Virtual Learning and student performance. The widespread international use of Virtual -Learning, primarily during this Covid-19 pandemic, has triggered a need for research on the significance of Virtual learning on academic performance. However, there exists limited research on this topic, and the impacts are not clearly known. The study is significant for the various concerned stakeholders, including parents, students, educational managers, and the government. The purpose of this study will be to achieve a set of research objectives; to determine the impacts of information and learning quality in virtual learning on students’ performance, to assess the effect of User Satisfaction, System Use, and Self-Regulated Learning Behavior in virtual learning on Students’ Performance. The conceptual framework presets the nexus between the Dependent Variables and the Independent Variables. Figure 1.6 shows the nexus between Virtual learning and students’ performance.
References
Demian, P., & Morrice, J. (2012). The use of virtual learning environments and their impact on academic performance. Engineering Education, 7(1), 11-19.
Okubo, F., Yamashita, T., Shimada, A., & Ogata, H. (2017, March). A neural network approach for students’ performance prediction. In Proceedings of the seventh international learning analytics & knowledge conference (pp. 598-599).
Hettiarachchi, S., & Wickramasinghe, S. (2016, July). Impact of virtual learning on improving quality of learning in higher education. In 2 nd International Conference on Education and Distance Learning–1 st July.