The Development of a Volunteer Training Activity with PAOR of eDLTV Learning for Small Schools in the Network of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the contexts and needs in organizing a volunteer training activity with PAOR of eDLTV media learning for small schools in the network of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, 2) to develop the volunteer training activity, 3) to study the result of the activity held and 4) to study an usability of eDLTV media of teachers in the small schools mentioned. The research method was based upon ‘four-phase’ research and development processes. The population and sample of this research included 40 small schools in the eDLTV media network of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University in 4 service areas : Maha Sarakham, Khon Kean, Kalasin and Roi-et provinces. The basic statistics were used in data analysis and the research tools were the volunteer training activity developed, an activity evaluation form and t-test. The research results were as 1) There was a need of school group-participation from 57.21% of the population. In the aspect of the needs in learning eDLTV media, 98.20% preferred to learn in the online-offline form. Also, there was a need from 88.29% of the schools in organizing the additional training activity of eDLTV media duplication. In regards to the duration of activity, 56.76% of those said the activity should be arranged on weekdays (Monday-Friday). 64.41% preferred a 1-day activity. 2) The activity of eDLTV media learning composed of 7 elements: government policies, eDLTV media, small schools, eDLTV media learning, a volunteer training activity, cooperative units and operation’s indicators. The expertise on the framework of the activity organization was at the highest level. The volunteer training activity of eDLTV media learning was consisted of 4 activities: planning, creating cooperation, eDLTV media learning, application of learning media and reflection. The experts’ opinion towards the activity was at the highest level. 3) The learning outcomes of the activity’s participants of all 4 groups gained post-test scores more than 80% with the statistical significance at .05. The evaluation result of such 4 groups in the aspect of eDLTV media, use of online social network and usability of eDLTV media for learning of the small schools’ teachers of all 4 groups gained post-test scores more than 75%. The satisfaction of the population also was at the highest level. 4) The study result of the application of eDLTV media of the small schools’ teachers in the network of the university in accordance with the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) found that taking eDLTV media to use in learning/teaching processes of the activity’s participants was at the highest level.