The Effect of E-Learning on Learning and Interest in School Attendance among Elementary School Students

The technological advances of the 21st century have impacted all spheres of life, including education. The world of books and pens is being replaced by computers at young ages. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of technology on Iranian elementary school students' learning and...

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Published inIDEAS Working Paper Series from RePEc
Main Authors Shafieiosgouei, Seyedehsahar, Nava Nourdad, Hassantofighi, Robab, Shafieioskouei, Seyyedreza
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 01.01.2018
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Elementary school students
Learning
School attendance
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Summary:The technological advances of the 21st century have impacted all spheres of life, including education. The world of books and pens is being replaced by computers at young ages. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of technology on Iranian elementary school students' learning and interest in school attendance. The participants were 47 sixth grade students selected from two schools with and without technological support. The results of the study revealed a higher level of interest in school attendance in the group provided with technology. Consequently this study may have beneficial pedagogical implications for learners, teachers, and curriculum developers.