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What is the internet? Taiwanese high school students' perceptions.
1Center for Teacher Education and Institute of Education, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC. cctsai@mail.ntsut.edu.tw
Summary
High school students in Taiwan perceive the Internet primarily as a technology or a tool. Perceptions varied by grade level and gender, with younger and female students viewing it as technology, while older and male students focused on its functional and pleasure uses.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Media Studies
- Sociology of Technology
Background:
- Understanding student perceptions of the Internet is crucial in the digital age.
- Adolescent digital literacy and engagement with online resources are key areas of study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how Taiwan high school students perceive the Internet.
- To identify demographic differences (grade level, gender) in these perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 588 high school students in Taiwan.
- Qualitative analysis of student responses regarding their views on the Internet.
Main Results:
- Students broadly viewed the Internet as both a technology and a tool.
- Lower grade and female students more frequently conceptualized the Internet as a technology.
- Higher grade and male students emphasized pragmatic uses (tool, toy, guidance).
Conclusions:
- Student perceptions of the Internet are nuanced and influenced by age and gender.
- Educational strategies should consider these varied perceptions when integrating technology.
- Further research can explore the implications of these perceptions on learning and digital citizenship.
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