The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the Use of Technological Means: How Have Achievements Changed?

Abstract

The study examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the use of technological means in schools, and how it has affected student achievement. The study was quantitative and contained an online survey for students through a Google forum made up of two parts: the first is the use of technological tools before the COVID-19 crisis, and the second part is the impact of the crisis on students and the learning process. The surveys were divided into 40 Arab schools in Israel. The study population included various students, elementary schools, middle school, and high school students. The sample included 400 students. The hypothesis was that distance learning leads to low achievement, because of the new type of learning that students are not used to. The study findings show that there has been a change in schools following the COVID-19 crisis, schools have seen an increase in the use of technological means following the COVID-19 crisis, students have used new tools, and have difficulty using them, the majority agreed that distance learning has affected students' achievements, but the results show that the hypothesis has not been confirmed. The results show an increase in the use of technology in schools, and although the tools are new the achievements have changed and may have improved, the student noted that IT is easy and comfortable to use.

Appendix

Student Questionnaire

The questionnaire is divided into two chapters:

Chapter A: The Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning among Students, and its impact on Students’ Achievement.

Chapter B: Students’ Attitudes Following the Corona Pandemic.

School type: School:

Elementary/Middle/High School.

Chapter One: You must indicate to what extent do you agree with each of the following statements.

	The Statement	1 Not at all	2 To a small extent	3 To a medium extent	4 To a large extent	5 To a great extent
1	I have basic knowledge on the use of technological means
2	I have a computer and technological equipment at home
3	School uses a lot of technology
4	Class equipped with technology, the teacher teaches up-to-date material
5	When I study with technology, the study material is available to me
6	When I study with technology, the study material is understandable and clearer to me
7	In lessons with technology, the teacher puts work and effort into preparing the lessons
8	When I study with technology, it's easier for me to learn
9	When I study with technology, I feel comfortable in my classes
10	In lessons with technology, the teacher holds discussions in the lesson
11	Teacher teaches better with technology
12	When I study with technology, I move at my own pace
13	When I study with technology, I have a desire to learn
14	When I study with technology, I listen and focus on lessons
15	When I study with technology, I feel like I'm doing well in my studies
16	In lessons with technology the teacher diversifies his teaching methods
17	In lessons with technology, the pace of teaching and accomplishment are fast
18	In class with technology, my achievements have increased

Chapter two: The learning process following the Coronavirus Pandemic.

	The statement	1	2	3	4	5
1	It's easy for me to learn from afar
2	There is an atmosphere at home for distance learning
3	Teachers control lessons in distance learning
4	I submit all the tasks in distance learning
5	Achievements in distance learning have increased
6	The coronavirus pandemic has not affected my learning
7	Distance learning influenced my motivation to learn
8	I felt disconnected from my teacher and friends in distance learning
9	My parents supported me in distance learning
10	The suitable tool for use in distance learning? Zoom/Google Myth/Drive/Classroom/Other
11	Did distance learning succeed in your school: yes/no
12	What do you prefer: School learning (frontal)/Distance learning/both together/Other.