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The In-betweens: exploring Briseño students' perspectives on digital literacy

(Tartu Ülikool, 2024) Díaz Barriga Ramírez, Laura Cecilia; Siiman, Leo Aleksander, juhendaja; Mõttus, Pirjo, juhendaja; Tartu Ülikool. Sotsiaalteaduste valdkond; Tartu Ülikool. Haridusteaduste instituut

Given Mexico's profound diversity, providing access to digital opportunities, while incredibly important, has left a huge part of the population, those who are not extremely poor but not wealthy either, unattended. Depending on public education to fill their educational needs, they become part of the second level gap of digital literacy: the skills gap. This case study explores the experiences, and perspectives of seven students from an in-between socio-economic neighbourhood in Mexico. Using a qualitative approach, the research identified three main themes: experiences with digital tools, perceptions about digital literacy, and encountered challenges. The findings reveal that students begin using digital devices at a young age, driven by needs for entertainment and education, often learning digital skills through family guidance and personal exploration rather than formal instruction. Despite self-reported proficiency, students face significant challenges, including distractions from digital tools, digital illiteracy, and insufficient teacher support, particularly during the pandemic. Thesechallenges highlight the necessity for a holistic approach to digital literacy that integrates both formal and informal learning environments and provides robust institutional support The findings contribute to grasp these students' perceptions about their educational needs regarding digital literacy and where to begin designing a training program that will fulfil these crucial needs.

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Generative artificial intelligence in modern classroom: comparison of AI-generated reading tasks and authentic studying materials in English language lessons

(Tartu Ülikool, 2024) Demchenko, Yuliia; Siiman, Leo Aleksander, juhendaja; Tartu Ülikool. Sotsiaalteaduste valdkond; Tartu Ülikool. Haridusteaduste instituut

This thesis investigates the AI generated teaching content and its suitability for teaching English language to the modern students. The research focuses on reading tasks and materials created by Twee.app platform and compares them to the study materials found in authentic English textbooks. The study covers the basic requirements for educational tasks and compares the practicality of government-approved materials and AI-generated ones. Quantitative research, conducted through a survey method, is used to analyse the benefits and identify the defects of both sources. In the results section, the quality of AI-generated tasks is demonstrated, as they are highly evaluated by research participants. Limitations of the material type are discussed. Suggestions for further research are provided.