1 Introduction and Research Context
1.1 E-Learning in So-Called Developing Countries and in Iraq
1.2 Goals and Approach
2 Development of Interactive Screencast
2.1 Needs Assessment
2.2 Screencast—Definition and Benefits
2.3 Literature Review: Screencasts on Literature Search with a Database
2.4 Pedagogical Development and Implementation of an Interactive Screencast
2.4.1 Contents of Screencast
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How do I open the database PubMed and how do I navigate the database, using essential navigation elements?
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How do I find literature with keywords for my topics which I already know?
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How do I download a publication I found as PDF document?
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How do I find the latest publication of a particular author?
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How can PubMed help me when I need particular information for correct reference citation in my paper?
2.5 Screencast Design Based on Pedagogical Rationales and Learning Theory Principles
2.5.1 Table of Contents and Problem-Oriented Introduction
2.5.2 Tasks After Instruction
2.5.3 Navigation Flexibility and Control Over Learning Pace
2.5.4 Primacy of Written Text
2.5.5 Critical Reflections on Instructional Design
3 Evaluation and Methodology
3.1 Research Questions and Hypotheses
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RQ1 How usable do the MASPP-students perceive the interactive screencast?
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RQ2 How useful do the MASPP-students perceive the interactive screencast for their work and academic requirements?
3.2 Evaluation Design
3.2.1 Purpose of Evaluation
3.2.2 Criteria for Evaluation
3.2.3 Methods for Evaluation
3.3 Operationalization and Development of Questionnaire
3.3.1 Operationalization
3.3.2 Items
3.3.3 Validity
3.3.4 Question Format and Likert SCALE
3.3.5 Reliability
3.4 Data Collection
3.5 Data Analysis
4 Findings
4.1 RQ1: How Usable Do the MASPP-Students Perceive the Interactive Screencast?
4.2 RQ2: How Useful Do the MASPP-Students Perceive the Interactive Screencast for Their Work and Academic Requirements?
Function | Use of internet | Prior knowledge in screencasts | Prior knowledge in literature database | |
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n Valid | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
n Missing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arithmetic average | 4.61 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Function | Use of internet | Prior knowledge in screencasts | Prior knowledge in literature database | |
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n Valid | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
n Missing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arithmetic average | 2.78 | 4.78 | 2.33 | 3.44 |