Performance and mathematical self-concept in university students using Khan Academy
Karol Lisette Rueda-Gómez1,2, Luis J Rodríguez-Muñiz2, Laura Muñiz-Rodríguez2
1Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Heliyon
|May 1, 2023
Summary
Student academic performance improves with Khan Academy use, linked to math self-concept and socioeconomic factors. Access to technology creates a significant gap in educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Learning Sciences
- Quantitative Psychology
Background:
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) offer innovative educational support.
- Online platforms like Khan Academy are increasingly used for student training.
- Understanding the impact of these tools on academic performance is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between online training progress (Khan Academy), mathematical self-concept, and academic performance.
- To identify socioeconomic factors influencing academic success in online learning environments.
- To investigate the existence of a technological gap in educational outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Correlational and inferential quantitative methodology.
- Analysis of a sample of 906 students across four cohorts.
- Data collection on academic performance, online training progress, and socioeconomic variables.
Main Results:
- Student academic performance is directly correlated with mathematical self-concept and progress in online training.
- Socioeconomic factors, including grants, parental education, and device access, significantly impact academic performance.
- A technological gap was identified, favoring students with access to technological devices.
Conclusions:
- Online training platforms can positively influence academic performance, mediated by self-concept and socioeconomic status.
- Equitable access to technology is essential to mitigate disparities in educational achievement.
- Further research should explore the pedagogical roles of teachers and specific methodologies in technology-enhanced learning.
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