The COVID-19 pandemic forced service providers to resort to online servicescapes across diverse industries globally. However, with the epidemic curve flattening in most parts of the world and the pandemic showing indications to phasing out, educational institutions are now operating on the continuum between blended e-learning and full-scale…

In this study, a new competency assessment system was developed for the blended learning course "Organic Chemistry Laboratory". The system utilized a mastery transcript evaluation model and incorporated the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) taxonomy and Primary Trait Analysis (PTA) scale method. With this system, students…

Social learning, the ability to perceive, interpret, and assess the behavior of one's peers, is crucial for forming meaningful relationships and succeeding in various learning environments. Yet, the rise of online and hybrid settings poses new challenges to socialization. Here, we study the social interactions among 191 high school physics…

The realm of online international Chinese language teaching is undergoing significant transformations propelled by the internet and the pandemic. The digital teaching is the way forward for online international Chinese language teaching. There are significant differences between online international Chinese language teaching and traditional…

Blended learning, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning components, offers numerous benefits such as flexibility, scalability, and increased access to educational resources. It has been widely recognised that blended learning offers distinct benefits to students and academic staff since the approach increases…

Abrupt changes to teaching and learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic pushed teacher educators to incorporate new technologies and pedagogies while teaching unfamiliar course designs (i.e., online, blended, flipped, hybrid, HyFlex). This study examined elementary teacher candidates' experiences with tech tools in college courses and the tools…

The present study reports an attempt to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of integrating teaching MOOC platform into traditional learning system to teach a face-to-face course. It investigated students' opinions of Sharurah College of Science and Arts about the benefits and challenges based on their learning experiences in a hybrid learning…

The purpose of this study is to measure the outcome of a comprehensive learning management system implemented at a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) hospital in the Southeast United States. Specifically this SCI hospital has been experiencing an evident volume of patients returning seeking more information about the nature of their injuries. Recognizing…

The paradigm of openness that emerged in online education at the turn of the millennium was articulated in line with academic culture while also incorporating technical innovations to enable change in teaching and learning. This indicates, echoing a claim made in chapter 4 [see ED613117], that technology need not represent a total transformation…

Learning management systems (LMSs) provide possibilities to facilitate online teaching and learning; to create communities of inquiry, support dialogue and collaborative learning; and reduce students' sense of disconnectedness in distance learning. Nevertheless, studies show that LMSs are often under-utilized. This article reports on lecturers'…

Course accessibility is a priority in higher education, particularly in the design and delivery of digital learning experiences. Proactively addressing accessibility as part of online and blended course design meets the needs of all learners, including those in the margins. Inclusive design for online and blended courses connects the Web Content…

Digital technologies are an integral part of Higher Education teaching, revealing a set of technologies chosen to integrate formal learning contexts, and therefore being used by students in support of learning. This paper presents a literature review mapping the digital technologies set for higher education students to use in formal education…

The concept of flipping the classroom is slowly gaining tractions at all levels of education. An ever-growing set of resources gives unprecedented access to Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), and Information Systems (IS) students to a significant amount of supplemental material. Videos, interactive demonstrations, and sandboxes…

"Education in a Pandemic: Learning from Illinois Students & Caregivers to Plan for the Road Ahead" highlights the testimonies of more than 120 students, parents and caregivers from across Illinois as they share their experiences of remote, hybrid, and in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings, coupled with…

In online education, there is a challenge to not only meet the pedagogical aspects of digital education but also to understand the user experience within learning platforms and student interaction. Through online functions and advanced technology, a student's learning style can be enhanced. "Learner Experience and Usability in Online…