Designing Creativity Developing Activities and Studying the Effects on Students in Web-Based Learning Environments

2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE), Sinaia, Romania, 23 - 25 September 2015, pp.95-104

Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
Volume:
Doi Number: 10.1007/978-981-287-868-7_11
City: Sinaia
Country: Romania
Page Numbers: pp.95-104
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

This study aims at analyzing, the effects of Web-based teaching method on students’ creativity, supported by smart learning environment compatible activities which were designed to improve students’ creative thinking abilities. In this research, pre-test–post-test control group design was used. This study was carried out with 62 students at 6th grade at an elementary school in Istanbul. As a part of the research, two classes were chosen by randomization method. Traditional teaching methods and techniques were used in one of the classes, while in the other class Web-based teaching method was applied. In both groups, activities to improve students’ creative thinking skills developed by the researchers were used. While these activities were being designed, 40 experts who conducted studies in creativity field were consulted. Research data were obtained by means of Torrance Test of Creative Thinking Verbal A and B forms

This study aims at analyzing, the effects of Web-based teaching method on students' creativity, supported by smart learning environment compatible activities which were designed to improve students' creative thinking abilities. In this research, pre-test-post-test control group design was used. This study was carried out with 62 students at 6th grade at an elementary school in Istanbul. As a part of the research, two classes were chosen by randomization method. Traditional teaching methods and techniques were used in one of the classes, while in the other class Web-based teaching method was applied. In both groups, activities to improve students' creative thinking skills developed by the researchers were used. While these activities were being designed, 40 experts who conducted studies in creativity field were consulted. Research data were obtained by means of Torrance Test of Creative Thinking Verbal A and B forms.