The study helped investigate Peruvian Higher Education Institutions' (PHEI) security posture and how the adoption of modern technology enhanced the operational processes to reduce cyber threats. The purpose of the research was based on research questions to assess access controls effectiveness, infrastructure security gaps, emerging technology…

There have been many innovations targeting literacy teaching and learning in small countries such as Jamaica, but changes to literacy teaching practices are rarely sustained beyond the life of the initial projects. The purpose of this study was to understand teachers' rationale for changes to literacy teaching practices that were and were not…

It is not known how Korean immigrant mothers perceive parent involvement and the use of technology as they unpack complexities and uncertainties in immigrant parenting in this digital age. The purpose of this qualitative, narrative study is to examine how Korean immigrant mothers perceive parent involvement and the use of technology as they unpack…

This quantitative, cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between the concern for information privacy (CFIP) of Indian undergraduate students and their willingness to provide personal information to transact on the Internet (PPIT). The study also examined the mediating effects of internet trust and perceived internet privacy risk on…

This dissertation explores innovative approaches to preserving and revitalizing the linguistic and cultural heritage of Mayan-speaking youth of Guatemalan descent in rural Nebraska. It delves into the intersection of technology, artistic expression, and cultural practices, emphasizing the revitalization of Mayan languages in Abya Yala (the…

The purpose of this study was to provide recommendations to solve the problem of a lack of computer skills among Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 and 5 learners at the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Center. The problem was that CLB 4 and 5 learners do not have basic computer skills. When the school switched to online mode…

This dissertation focuses on three manuscripts all related to bolstering science achievement through recommendations from the National Research Council (NRC) regarding the teaching and learning of science. The manuscripts address meeting the NRC's call to incorporate curriculum and assessment that lead to more in-depth knowledge that can be…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) employment in airline pilot training. Specifically, this study conducted an experiment that introduced VR equipment into the Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course in the United Kingdom (UK). Increasing pilot throughput in airline pilot training is critical as demands for…

Higher education in India is considered an essential part of nation-building because education is emphasized as the key driver for the development of the country. With the recognition of the importance of education, the Indian government shows a strong desire to develop a system of higher education to match with global competition in producing…

Despite the benefits online education provides, some faculty still consider online teaching less effective than traditional teaching and are not convinced they want to be involved in distance education (Blin & Munro, 2008; Bolliger & Wasilik, 2009; Chen & Chen, 2006). In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the movement toward online…

The primary purpose of this quantitative survey research with supplemental qualitative data was to evaluate issues related to the integration of technology into Libyan higher education from Libyan educators' perspectives. All participants were Libyan educators who worked at the main universities in Eastern Libya (Benghazi and Omer Al-Moktar). The…

Nowadays, our understanding of the role of educational assessments has shifted from summative assessments to formative assessments. Technology has played an important role in this transition, and computer-based assessments have become popular these days. Echoing this global transition, China's Ministry of Education (CMOE) initiated a reform in the…

This research sought to examine how students in a developing country such as Ethiopia appropriate ICTs in their learning lives and how social contexts influence their ICT use for learning purposes. Working within the tradition of interpretive research, this study employed a multiple case study approach. Four students attending secondary schools in…

Over the last decade, higher education institutions (HEI) implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and spent millions of dollars in order to improve their strategic planning, implement change management, streamline best business practices, increase productivity and bring competitive advantages. HEI in United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

This study was designed to examine the influence of age, self-confidence, personal use, and experience with technology on Saudi early childhood (EC) teachers' use of and attitudes about technology in their classrooms, particularly teachers' perspectives on barriers to and measures required to improve the use of technology in EC classrooms.…