Are Moroccan Free School Support Websites Effective for Learners During the Covid-19 Pandemic?: A Study Based on an Evaluation Grid

Ahmed Rhazal, Lotfi Ajana, Jalal Khouna

Source Title: International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE)18(1)

ISSN: 1550-1876|EISSN: 1550-1337|EISBN13: 9781799893561|DOI: 10.4018/IJICTE.292480

MLA

Rhazal, Ahmed, et al. "Are Moroccan Free School Support Websites Effective for Learners During the Covid-19 Pandemic?: A Study Based on an Evaluation Grid." IJICTE vol.18, no.1 2022: pp.1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.292480

APA

Rhazal, A., Ajana, L., & Khouna, J. (2022). Are Moroccan Free School Support Websites Effective for Learners During the Covid-19 Pandemic?: A Study Based on an Evaluation Grid. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), 18(1), 1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.292480

Chicago

Rhazal, Ahmed, Lotfi Ajana, and Jalal Khouna. "Are Moroccan Free School Support Websites Effective for Learners During the Covid-19 Pandemic?: A Study Based on an Evaluation Grid," International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE) 18, no.1: 1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.292480

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Abstract

In these times of Covid-19 pandemic, many Moroccan students access websites for their school support needs. The objective of this study is to carry out an evaluation of some Moroccan free school support websites and to verify their effectiveness for learners, from a socio-constructivist perspective. This evaluation is conducted out by various teachers, using an evaluation grid developed by the authors following a review of literature that identified a number of elements considered as important factors for the proper functioning of an educational website. The approach adopted allowed the grid to be validated (Cronbach's alpha equal to 0.82). The results of the evaluation show several positive aspects but also some weaknesses inherent to the studied websites, especially concerning help with work methodology and pedagogical guidance and also the interactivity. Finally, several recommendations are proposed by the authors.