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Nguyen, Ha; Lopez, John; Homer, Bruce; Ali, Alisha; Ahn, June – Information and Learning Sciences, 2023
Purpose: In the USA, 22-40% of youth who have been accepted to college do not enroll. Researchers call this phenomenon summer melt, which disproportionately affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds. A major challenge is providing enough mentorship with the limited number of available college counselors. The purpose of this study is to…
Descriptors: Design, Artificial Intelligence, Man Machine Systems, Interaction
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Karoui, Aous; Marfisi-Schottman, Iza; George, Sébastien – Interactive Learning Environments, 2022
The expansion of mobile devices (e.g. tablets, smartphones) and their educational and recreational applications have contributed to the emergence of Mobile Learning Games (MLGs). MLGs show great potential for increasing engagement, creativity and authentic learning. Yet, despite their great potential for education, the use of MLGs by teachers,…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Games, Evaluation
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Steverson, Anne; Cmar, Jennifer L.; Antonelli, Karla – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2022
Introduction: This article describes the field test of "4to24," a transition application (app) for parents of and students with visual impairments. In this stage of the development process, researchers evaluated the app's usability and gained feedback on app use and experience from end users. Methods: Participants, including 27 parents…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Parents, Parent Attitudes
Alison M. C. Lucas – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The academic achievement gap has been present in the United States since the start of public education. Different factors have been noted as key contributors to the achievement gap, including the lack of parent involvement. This study investigates the impact that parental involvement has on student achievement, with specific focus on how a parent…
Descriptors: High Schools, Parent Participation, Achievement Gap, Online Systems
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Estrada, Gabriel; Dawson, Maurice; Cárdenas-Haro, Jose Antonio – ICTE Journal, 2019
African Americans and Hispanic Americans historically have been underrepresented in U.S. jobs in the fields of STEM in large part because of the usability of technology. In this research, the goal was to discover the usability factors relative to operating systems that may limit African Americans and Hispanic Americans from pursuit of computer…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Usability
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Gafni, Ruti; Achituv, Dafni Biran; Rachmani, Gila Joyce – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2017
Aim/Purpose: This study examines how the use of a Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) application influences the learners' attitudes towards the process of learning, and more specifically in voluntary and mandatory environments. Background: Mobile devices and applications, which have become an integral part of our lives, are used for…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Telecommunications