Applied technology classrooms and digital competence in vocational education and training: design, elaboration and validation of an instrument for data collection

Identifier:  imarina:9462666

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9462666

Authors:  Lanza, YHB; Rodríguez, MU; Lores-Gómez, B

Abstract:
Integrating Applied Technology Classrooms (ATC) into Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Spain has significantly changed the educational landscape. This study focuses on understanding the impact of ATC on VET in Spain, particularly the process of designing a data collection instrument to document strategies, challenges, and outcomes developed in ATC. The study used the Delphi method to collect data from an expert panel in two iterative rounds. Based on the study criteria, 25 individuals were identified and invited to participate in the Delphi process. The final sample of 9 experts participated in the Delphi panel and evaluated the instrument. The panel members were assigned to assess the instrument based on predefined criteria, including univocity, relevance, and importance. The Delphi results, the data collection instrument designed for the research, are considered practical and relevant. The experts involved in the assessment provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most items within the instrument receiving high scores (81% in univocity and 87% in relevance). By incorporating expert recommendations and implementing relevant modifications, the resulting instrument is of higher quality and increased relevance, ultimately contributing to greater validity and reliability of the research (3.78 average satisfaction).