Digital Transformation And Learning Effectiveness İn Open And Distance Higher Education: Insights From An ICT-Based Statistical Didactic Design
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Distance learning, ICT integration, statistical literacy, statistical reasoning, didactic design, educational technology.Abstract
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in distance learning has become critical for enhancing statistical education effectiveness, particularly in developing countries. This study investigates the effectiveness of ICT-based distance learning strategies within a statistical didactic design framework at Indonesian Open University. A pre-post experimental design was conducted with 28 undergraduate students using comprehensive ICT-integrated learning incorporating Moodle LMS, SPSS, GeoGebra, and Excel. Statistical literacy and reasoning capabilities were measured using validated instruments over 16 weeks. Data analysis employed normalized gain (n-gain) calculations and Cohen's d for effectiveness measurement. Results demonstrated substantial improvements with normalized gains of 0.58 for statistical literacy and 0.58 for statistical reasoning, indicating moderate-to-high learning effectiveness. Effect sizes were exceptionally large (d = 2.88 for literacy, d = 3.53 for reasoning), confirming high intervention effectiveness. The intervention achieved 71.4% mastery rate compared to 0% at baseline, with 100% of participants showing positive gains. The didactic design successfully accommodated diverse student backgrounds through adaptive pathways and multiple learning modalities. Statistical reasoning showed greater improvement magnitude than literacy, indicating ICT effectiveness in developing higher-order thinking skills. All improvements were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The study provides compelling evidence that ICT-based statistical education can be effectively delivered through distance learning while maintaining high quality outcomes. The didactic framework successfully addressed traditional distance learning challenges through systematic ICT integration, adaptive learning pathways, and culturally responsive design.
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