The Importance of Arts-Related Information and Communication Technology Use in Problem Solving and Achievement

• In Event: Roundtable Session 30
  In Roundtable Session: Quantitative Approaches to Learning in the Arts

Abstract

Utilizing the Programme for International Student Assessment 2003 dataset, the study examined the role of arts-related ICT use in problem-solving skill and science and mathematics achievement. Findings showed that whilst the quality of arts-related ICT use positively predicted problem-solving skill, the quantity of such use negatively predicted problem-solving skill. However, the detrimental effect of the frequency of arts-related ICT use was more pronounced among students with low quality ICT use than those with higher quality ICT use. Further, the effects of arts-related ICT use on achievement were primarily mediated by problem-solving skill. Findings hold implications for educational practice and policy seeking to promote the cognitive and academic benefits of the growing integration of ICT in arts-related activities in school curriculum.

Authors

• Gregory Arief D. Liem, National Institute of Education - Nanyang Technological University

• Andrew J. Martin, The University of New South Wales

• Michael Anderson

• Robyn Gibson

• David Sudmalis