The Interaction Between Navigation Patterns (Linear/Branched) in a Virtual Learning Environment and Cognitive Style (Field-Dependent/Field-Independent) and Its Effect on Developing ICT Skills Among Primary School Students

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1 1Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Faculty of Specific Education, Banha University.

2 2Lecturer of Educational Technology, Faculty of Specific Education, Banha University.

Abstract

          The current research aims to explore the effect of using a virtual learning environment in enhancing ICT skills among primary school students. Moreover, it addresses how linear and branching navigation, in conjunction with students' cognitive styles (dependent and independent), can affect learning effectiveness within a VR environment. The study was implemented in the "Al-Muhafaza Ala Al-Quran Al-Karim Primary Mixed School" in Banha Administration, Qalyubia Governorate, and the research sample consisted of (100) students, in the second semester of the academic year (2013, 2024), who were distributed into (4) experimental groups: a group that used linear navigation and another that used branching navigation during the educational experience in a virtual learning environment. Two-way analysis of variance was used.  The results showed that (1) the branched navigation pattern is better than the linear navigation pattern, (2) the independent cognitive style is better than the dependent cognitive style, (3) the experimental group (branched navigation and independent cognitive style) and the experimental group (branched navigation and dependent cognitive style) are the best experimental groups in the case of interaction between the navigation patterns (linear/branched) and the cognitive style (independent, dependent). In light of this, the research presented a set of appropriate recommendations and proposals. The research recommends integrating the use of a virtual learning environment in educational curricula with a focus on designing educational experiences that are compatible with students' individual needs and cognitive styles. The study also suggests conducting further research to explore effective educational strategies within virtual learning environments and their impact on various educational fields.

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