Sample Thematic Review Matrix (Project: Need of ICT integration in basic science education)
Title, Year, [Reference #], Locale,
Research Problem,
Objectives/Questions
Promoting scientific literacy by using
ICT in science teaching, 2013, [1], Jordan
Research Problem.
Research Objective:
 “This study aims to identify the way
upon which ICT can be employed in
science teaching to develop scientific
literacy level.”
Research Question:
 “How could we employ the ICT to
reform scientific awareness and build a
pioneering project of scientific literacy.”
References:
[1] Al-Rsa'i, M. S. (2013). Promoting Scientific Literacy by Using ICT in Science Teaching. International Education Studies, 6(9), 175-186.
Importance of Science
 “The level of scientific literacy of
individuals significantly affects
development in the society
(Laugksch, 2000; Adubifa, 2003)”
 “…the growing of scientific
literacy leads to economic growth
and social stability at political and
social levels (Bidokht & Assareh,
2011)”
 “There relationship between the
scientific literacy and cultural
renaissance may be attributed to
the idea that the standard of
development of modern societies is
based on how much citizens
perceive science and technology
(Milne, 2007; Al Shibani, 2000).”
Students’ Performance in science
 Need, Benefits, Advantages of ICT
Interventions to Improve students’
Performance
 If ICT is used, extent of
Implementation
 “The most important tool of our
present time upon which we can
depend for purpose of heading
toward a reasonable level of scientific
literacy is ICT (Arntzen, Krug, &
Wen, 2008; Mirskaya, 2007).”
 “Most studies in the field of scientific
literacy show connection of scientific
literacy with ICT awareness of
citizens and the nature of tasks they
carry out with this technology.”
 “The impact of teaching using ICT
was positive at the level of scientific
literacy.”
 “Employing ICT in physics teaching
was effective for acquisition of
scientific concepts and growth of
scientific knowledge among
students.”
 “There’s a strong relation between
usage of ICT by the individuals and
their scientific literacy.”
 “ICT is considered a key role for
continuing learning, since it ensures a
quick access to every new knowledge
around the world regardless of spatial
and temporal limits (McNair, 2000)”.