AN ANALYSIS OF THE PARENTS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ OPINIONS ON THE DIGITAL AND INFORMATION LITERACY AND IMPACTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2021.55Keywords:
Digital and information literacy, Effects of COVID-19, Distance learning, Elementary school studentAbstract
The objectives of this survey research were to compare opinions on the effects of distance learning of parents with different characteristics and to study parents’ opinion on students’ digital and information literacy and its impact on distance learning of elementary school students during 2019 coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). The online questionnaires collected from 421 Thai households using convenient sampling were analyzed by descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. The sample perceived a moderate level ( =3.03, SD=0.82) of impact from distance learning with the highest average mean score on teaching and learning management and educational support ( =3.34, SD=0.93). There were no statistical differences in the average mean score on the impact of distance learning among the sample with different occupations and level of student’s year in school. Still, the sample with different ages, education, income, and type of school have revealed the different opinions on the impact of distance learning at statistical differences of 0.5. The DIL level of primary school students was perceived at a moderate level ( =2.06, SD=0.47) with the highest mean score on the management and information communication searched ( =2.16, SD=0.56). Forecasting variables that influence the effects of learning in the distance system were understanding and participation in digital work (Beta=-0.193), management and communication of searchable information (Beta=-0.359) and working with others and be able to disseminate digital information (Beta=0.234).
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