Abstract:

With the development of technology, the use of various technological tools in educational environments has become widespread. Recently, the number of studies on digital rosets with the potential contribution to student motivation and the potential to be used as an alternative assessment approach has begun to increase. The vast majority of these studies are illustrative and suggestive studies that reveal the theoretical framework rather than experimental studies. Current research has been carried out in order to help solve the lack in this area. In the framework of the study, 48 students studying in the Turkish teaching bachelor’s programme of a state university in Istanbul were sent digital rosettes for their class performance through Edmodo, a teaching management system. After fourteen-week application, a survey was conducted consisting of 13 articles and 4 open-end questions to determine the participants’ perceptions of digital roots. Based on quantum data, it was found that participants had positive perceptions of digital rosets. Qualitative data content analysis and topics on the advantages and disadvantages of digital rosets have been revealed. The research focuses on the employment of digital rosets, determining teachers' perceptions of their use and providing recommendations on the application.

Abstract:

In parallel with the developments in technology, the use of various technological tools in educational environments has become widespread. Recently, the number of studies on digital badges is on the increase due to their possible contributions to student motivation and their potential of use as an alternative assessment. The majority of these studies are descriptive and suggestive studies that layout the theoretical framework rather than experimental studies. The current research has been carried out to contribute to the lack in this area. Within the scope of the study, 48 students who were studying at the Turkish Language Teaching program in a state university were sent digital badges for their in-class performances viaEdmodo, a learning management system. After fourteen weeks of application, a 13-item questionnaire and accompanying 4 open-ended questions was applied to determine the perceptions of the participants about digital badges. Based on the analysis of the quantitative that it was found that participants have positive perceptions towards the use of digital badges. Based on the content analysis to the qualitative data, themes were emerged on the advantages and disadvantages of digital badges. The current research is important since it experiments on the use of digital badges, determines the perceptions of the teachers about the use of digital badges and provides suggestions about the application.

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