The Investigation of Technology Integration: Open Platform to Enhance the Lifelong Learning for 3-Year Students in Sichuan Vocational & Technical College at Sichuan Province

Abstract

This article explores the impact of the online platform “OPEN” on the lifelong learning of three-year students at Sichuan Vocational and Technical College. The study aimed 1) to examine the impact of the integration of the OPEN platform on the academic achievement of vocational students at Sichuan Vocational and Technical College, and 2) to explore the integration of the “OPEN” platform to contribute to lifelong learning among vocational students at Sichuan Vocational and Technical College. Cluster random sampling selection was used to reduce bias, the samples was classroom No.3.
The research instruments were lesson plans, test, and questionnaire. The results showed that 1) students’ academic achievement was improved significantly after using the “OPEN” platform. The pretest was at M=69.83, SD=6.13, the posttest was M=92.31, SD=3.46, 2) the total integration of the “OPEN” platform to contribute to lifelong learning was at M=4.24, SD=0.91, it was the high level. The 4 aspects of lifelong learning presented as follows (1) Academic achievement -knowledge was at M=4.28, SD=0.91, (2) Personal enrichment was at M=4.24, SD=0.91, (3) Professional growth was at M=4.21, SD=0.92, (4) Social engagement was at M=4.24, SD=0.91.