Teacher educators should serve as role models in terms of information and communication technologies (ICTs) use to promote digital literacy of future teachers. To analyze the association between role modeling by teacher educators and preservice teachers' digital literacy and ICT integration intention in their classrooms, 185 physical education…

The study's main aim is to explore the preparedness of a sampled group of South African pre-service teachers at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) to teach adequately in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4iR) classroom. The study employed a case study research design to ascertain the level of preparedness of pre-service teachers (n = 22) to use…

Universities worldwide have been implementing ICT in their curriculum due to the global demand to acquire and access skills and knowledge by learners in the 21st century. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has increasingly become essential in our daily lives and educational institutions for teaching and learning processes. Teachers…

This study investigates information literacy among 307 prospective teachers at Masaryk University's Faculty of Education. Employing qualitative research and thematic analysis, the research identifies core competencies and challenges with information literacy in pedagogical practice. Key implications include integrating information literacy into…

The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for teaching and learning is widely acknowledged. However, there is limited research focusing on prospective teachers' (PTs) perceptions regarding its usage within specific subject areas, notably biology. This study is intended to explore PTs perceptions of using ICT in biology.…

The COVID-19 emergency compelled teachers to reshape their teaching approach. Teachers were able to better recognise technologies as a means of interaction and digital transformation as a driver for professional growth. The present paper addresses the Europeanisation of teacher education and professionalisation. This process, which recognises the…

Today, the point where technology has come has revealed the need for individuals to be equipped with different skills. Teachers play an essential role in the development of these skills. Teachers should be able to use and master the methods that enable students to participate in the learning environment actively and gain the technological…

In the era of information technology, foreign language teachers should not only master the professional knowledge of foreign languages, but also master the theoretical knowledge and application skills of modern education technology, that is, have certain information literacy. This article studies the strategies to improve the information literacy…

The United States Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (1978) suggests that every citizen has the right to receive environmental education. Compared to previous generations, children today spend less time outdoors interacting with nature and all it offers. The current leisure trends are encompassed in technology as it…

Increasing research reveals the impact of technostress on life satisfaction among academics. In line with the determined purpose, it is first determined whether there is a significant difference in terms of technostress and life satisfaction between demographic variables such as age, gender, field of science and years of experience. Secondly, an…

Research on teaching anxiety has increased dramatically during the previous two decades. Teachers who experience significant anxiety in the classroom are also more likely to lack confidence in their abilities. How teachers evaluate their pedagogical abilities in areas like TPACK and ICT literacy may potentially play a role in the development of…

The aim of this study was (1) to describe challenges prospective teachers perceive during project work in a pedagogical makerspace and coping strategies they develop to deal with the challenges, (2) to analyse the development of prospective teachers' TPACK and attitudes towards the use of ICT in class. Challenges regarding project work and coping…

It is important to understand information and communication technology (ICT) and digital resources in classroom teaching and learning processes. Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards ICT and digital resources in teaching and learning processes are important for positive attitudes in students towards these tools. The study employs a mixed methods…

This study aims to investigate the level of self-efficacy amongst instructors regarding the various components of the TPACK model in their teaching within Saudi Arabia. TPACK represents a viable nexus between technology and educational content, creating successful educational technology integration. Existing research demonstrates a need to study…

The purpose of this research is to analyse the support that lecturers need to be able to implement a blended learning approach successfully. Blended learning is now seen as an approach that can create engaging learning environments, to enhance students' self-directed learning and improve the whole learning experience. The study investigated the…