Abstract:
The purpose of this research was (1) to explore the needs assessment related to mobile computer-supported collaborative learning using phenomenon-based learning, (2) to develop a mobile computer-supported collaborative learning model using phenomenon-based learning, and (3) to study the results of a mobile computer-supported collaborative learning model using phenomenon-based learning to enhance Pre-cadet students' scientific competencies. The samples were 339 Pre-cadet students used in exploring the needs assessment, and 33 Pre-cadet students used in the experiment. The research instruments include 1) a questionnaire of needs assessment, 2) a learning model, 3) an opinion interview form, 4) a learning model evaluation form, 5) a mobile computer-supported collaborative learning, 6) lesson plans, 7) scientific competencies assessments, 8) a scientific competencies rubric, 9) attitude towards science assessments, and 10) a questionnaire of students satisfaction. The experiment period lasted for 5 weeks. The data were analyzed using 1) mean and standard deviation, 2) modified priority needs index, 3) dependent Samples t-test, and 4) one-way ANOVA with repeated measures. The research results found that: (1) The needs assessment finds that students need to use mobile computers, along with various educational software during their learning. Therefore, the instructor must design learning so that students can use computer-supported collaborative learning in learning activities. (2) A mobile computer-supported collaborative learning model using phenomenon-based learning consisted of 6 components: 1) learning goals, 2) the role of instructor, 3) the role of learner, 4) phenomenon-based activities, 5) mobile computer-supported collaborative learning, and 6) evaluation. There were 4 learning steps as follows: 1) choose the phenomenon by using an online video-sharing tool, 2) collaborate with the team by using an interactive whiteboard tool, 3) collect the information by using document tools for online collaboration, and 4) create a presentation by using an online collaborative presentation creation tool. (3)The scientific competencies of Pre-cadet students from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th assessments had a statistically significant difference at the .05 level and the attitude towards science of Pre-cadet students on the post-test was higher than on the pre-test at the .05 level of significance. Also, the students satisfaction with the learning model was found to be at the highest level.