Pre-service teachers' behavioral intention to make educational animated movies and their experiences. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yilmaz, Rabia M.; Baydas, Ozlem
• Is Part Of: Computers in human behavior. Volume 63(2016)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 49
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Pre-service teachers -- Intention to use ICT -- Educational animated movies -- Experience -- Behavioral pattern; Interactive computer systems -- Periodicals; Man-machine systems -- Periodicals; 004.019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.05.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0747-5632

Abstract

Abstract: Educational animated movies are one of the most entertainment format to deliver any educational messages. These movies can be used a wide range of educational subject areas such as science, engineering and daily life skills procedures. The purpose of this study is to determine the behavioral intention of pre-service teachers while preparing educational animated movies, the factors influencing such behavioral intention, and their experiences. The sample consists of 98 (52 males and 46 females) pre-service teachers studying Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology. As data collection tools, two different scales were used in order to determine the levels of attitude of the pre-service teachers towards making animated movies and their experiences such as their cooperative communication levels, levels of enjoyment and having difficulty. They prepared the animated movies for class use during five weeks. According to the findings, they were willing to make animated movies in their future lessons. In addition, they enjoyed it, did not experience much difficulty, and engaged in cooperative communication with one another. Performance expectancy was seen to have the highest mean and to have a significant influence on behavioral intention. This research is significant because process of preparing movies is easy and achievable and thus encourages all branch teachers to use this technology in their lessons. Highlights: The pre-service teachers intended to prepare animated movies in their future lessons. Performance expectancy was the most important factor influential on intention to use. They enjoyed the activity greatly and did not experience much difficulty. They frequently chosen a character after they had chosen scene while creating movies. They engaged in cooperative communication in the process of creating animated movies.