The impact of computer-assisted instruction on ‘the living things around us’ for fourth-grade students in the Krasang 4 school network, Buriram Province.

Abstract

              This research aimed 1) to develop the internet-based computer lesson “Living Things Around Us” for grade four students in the Krasang 4 School Network Buriram Province to meet the efficiency criteria of 80/80, 2) to compare the learning achievement of students before and after the internet-based 3) to examine the students’ satisfaction with the internet-based computer lesson The research sample included 15 grade four students. The data analysis employed percentage, mean, standard deviation, E₁/E₂ efficiency index, and t-test for hypothesis testing.

              The findings are as follows:  1) The internet-based computer lesson “Living Things Around Us” for grade four students in the Krasang 4 School Network Buriram Province demonstrated an efficiency rating of 81.03/83.59 (E₁/E₂) which was higher than criterion of 80/80. 2) There was a statistically significant difference in the students’ learning achievement before and after the internet-based computer lesson “Living Things Around Us” for grade four students in the Krasang 4 School Network Buriram Province (p<0.05). 3) The students’ satisfaction of the internet-based computer lesson “Living Things Around Us” for grade four students in the Krasang and 4) School Network Buriram Province was at the highest level