ClassDojo is one of the most widely used educational apps in the U.S. Once traditionally seen as a tool for classroom management, its newer communication features--direct messaging, social media-style posts, and instant translation--raise questions about the app's potential to build relationships between the school and home. This qualitative study…

This study explored the application and effectiveness of Hemingway-based feedback in enhancing the academic writing skills and overall writing quality of Iranian EFL learners. Given the limited research on integrating digital tools into diverse educational contexts, the study aimed to: (1) examine the impact of the Hemingway app on EFL learners'…

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an abrupt transition to virtual learning environments. Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) was adopted by many educational institutions to maintain instructional continuity. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the teaching efficacy of MS Teams, focusing on various educational…

The application of natural language processing (NLP) technology in the field of education has attracted considerable attention. This study takes 716 articles from the Web of Science database from 1998 to 2023 as its research sample. Using bibliometrics as the theoretical foundation, and employing methods such as literature review and knowledge…

The current study evaluated the effect of technology-based self-management on disruptive behavior and academic engagement (AE) with a student with an emotional and behavioral disorder. A multiple baseline design across three general education settings was used to assess the effectiveness of the intervention, self-management using the…

This study investigates the influence of technological literacy in artificial intelligence (AI), augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), and mobile applications on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' engagement and motivation in technology-enhanced classrooms. A total of 357 Chinese EFL students participated in a survey-based quantitative…

This study examined the relationship between the cost of children's reading apps and their educational quality. We focused on three key indicators: (1) the percentage of new words introduced to children (literacy quality), (2) the percentage of digital features aligned with these new words (multimedia quality) and (3) the percentage of diverse…

Language learners around the world are increasingly using applications (apps) to learn second/foreign languages (L2). However, research on the effectiveness of these apps for developing general language proficiency, particularly compared to classroom-based instruction, is still limited. This study examined the L2-English proficiency and lexical…

This study investigated English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) learners' preferences, activities, rationales, and barriers in utilising mobile technologies within pre-class sessions in a flipped learning context. A total of 279 university EFL learners participated in a closed and open-ended survey study. The findings revealed that learners preferred…

Online parenting interventions hold promise for increasing access to behavioral support for families with low income and who reside in rural areas. The current study evaluates the efficacy of a mobile app-based parenting support program, the Family Check-Up Online (FCU-O) with telehealth coaching support, for parents of children 1.5-5 years old at…

The rise of English learning apps is reshaping preschool English education, offering an alternative to costly classroom teaching. However, limited research has compared how classroom- and app-based teaching support preschool English education. This study addresses this gap by examining the social practice of teaching preschoolers English as…

This study explores the design and implementation of personified historical chatbots for K-12 history education. Traditional history classrooms often emphasize rote memorization and factual recall, limiting opportunities for inquiry, reflection, and student engagement. To address these challenges, we developed persona-based chatbots modeled after…

Presenting novel numbers about climate change to people after they estimate those numbers can shift their attitudes and scientific conceptions. Prior research suggests that such science learning can be supported by encouraging learners to make use of given benchmark information, however there are several other numerical estimation skills that may…

Although the number of studies investigating the use of immersive VR (iVR) for language learning is rapidly rising, only a few studies have examined how teachers learn to incorporate iVR into their lesson planning and how they can take advantage of the unique affordances of the medium to aid language learning. This article reports on how 50…

This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by working students in patronizing library services in Nigeria and to propose tailored solutions to enhance their patronage. A descriptive survey research design was used to collect data from 110 working undergraduate students, which was then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings…