Study of the Relationship between ICT Literacy and Course Environment and the Introduction of Distance Learning in Physical Therapist Training Schools

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between the learning effects of distance learning in a physical therapist training school and information and communication technology (ICT) literacy and course environment. [Participants and Methods] Sixty-two students among the third year students of the Department of Physical Therapy at a four-year university who took the distance learning course were analyzed. A questionnaire survey was conducted of the upper and lower Grade Point Average (GPA) groups to investigate ICT literacy and the environment for taking remote classes. [Results] The upper GPA group showed significantly higher values for expression and collection skills in ICT literacy. There was no significant difference in the course environment. [Conclusion] It was clarified that ICT literacy has an impact on the learning effect of distance learning. In particular, collection and expression skills are deeply involved. It is thought that the acquisition of these skills may improve the learning effect of distance learning.