The Problem-based Learning Model: PBL Model via Cloud Technology to Promote Programming Skills

Abstract

The problem-based learning model via cloud technology (PBL model via cloud technology) is a research tool fabricated with the concepts of problem-based learning management, in which students are stimulated and enabled to foresee the problems that will arise. Also, in this learning style, teachers will define the problem situations and encourage students to develop their systematic analytical thinking skill by taking action through the cloud technology. Thus, it is believed that this learning model can be used as a guideline for the instruction management that can promote students to have thinking process and problem-solving process while developing their programming skills. The objectives of this research are (1) to synthesize the conceptual framework of the PBL model via cloud technology, (2) to develop the PBL model via cloud technology, and (3) to study the results of the PBL model via cloud technology. The results of this research show that (1) the overall elements suitability of the PBL model via cloud technology is at the highest level (Mean = 4.77, SD. = 0.44), and (2) the overall suitability of the PBL model via cloud technology is at the highest level (Mean = 4.74, SD. = 0.39). Referring to the research results above, it can be summarized that the PBL model via cloud technology can be employed as a guideline to further develop the PBL systems via cloud technology in order to promote the programming skills among vocational students in Thailand.