Given the lack of cultural consideration of studies on digital natives, this study reports on a large-scale validation of the Digital Native Assessment Scale (DNAS) among university students from three regions of Greater China: Chinese mainland, Macau, and Taiwan, to examine measurement invariance and latent mean differences in the four constructs…

Smaller colleges and universities feel an increasing urgency to respond to an enrollment cliff, a decline in student matriculation created by demographic changes and the convenience and efficacy of online teaching modalities. This research study investigated the impact of digital maturity on enrollment in small colleges with registration of less…

In a very short time, higher education transitioned to online and blended learning, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Although research literature is replete with rationale for instructors to develop digital competence during the Great Online Transition, research on the correlates of digital competence and effort expectancy in relation…

In 2021, data on Internet usage for those aged 75 years and older in Ireland indicated that almost half of this cohort (46%) had never accessed the Internet. This study examines the role of informal peer learning in the digital lives of older adults in Ireland. A mixed methods case study methodology was employed. Data were collected from 100…

In this study, it was aimed to adapt the DigiFuehr 2.0 Scale developed by Claassen et al. (2023) to Turkish and to conduct validity and reliability studies on three groups of participants consisting of teachers. In the study, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed in line with translation study, linguistic application, and…

The study took a Rasch measurement theory approach to validating the 10-item Digital Literacy Scale (DLS) using the unidimensional rating scale model (RSM). To that end, the study used the data from a sample of online Turkish university students. The study began the Rasch analysis with all 10 items in the scale and, to improve in the local…

This discursive article explores the integration of digital storytelling into an occupational therapy gross anatomy course as a novel pedagogical approach to deepen students' understanding of the functional significance of hand anatomy. Digital storytelling utilizes technology to produce self-narrated meaningful stories and presentations that…

Digital natives, who encounter technology from the moment they are born, are individuals whose lives revolve around new technologies. Children must stay safe in online environments. Understanding the relationship between their digital competencies and cyberbullying can assist in developing effective strategies to enhance online safety. This study…

This research explored the mental representation of media and digital literacy (MDL) in 242 Mexican high school students through a definitional task based on the natural semantic networks technique. The participants defined ten target concepts related to MDL, using verbs, nouns, and adjectives as definers, and then they rated each definer with a…

In today's technology-driven society, it is vital for students to be well prepared in digital competency when entering the workforce. More than ever, employers are seeking students with a clear understanding of digital literacy, especially in the sport management industry where the workforce has been quick to evolve and engage with new digital…

Increasingly, national standards require K-12 students to develop digital literacy practices. In literacy, teachers' use of digital media platforms has unrecognized potential to impact students' literacy engagement. Moreover, students gain English Language Arts skills and knowledge of the writing process when completing digital literacy…

Previous studies discussed the relationship between parental engagement and different forms of capital, such as cultural or social capital. The current study takes a step further by referring to digital capital. It examines the direct and mediating effects of parents' digital capital on their engagement in their children's learning. The study also…

This research article aims to (1) study the digital leadership of educational institution administrators under the Sukhothai Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 2, Thailand (2) study the effectiveness of academic work in the new normal era of administrators under the Sukhothai Educational Service Area Office, Area 2, Thailand. Sukhothai…

This case study summarised the findings from the first academic presentation of the module 'Cómo entrenar tu dragon (How to train your dragon)', which is part of the development and training programme offered by the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to new and experienced teaching staff. The module aims to equip participants with a…

Digital transformation in African higher education institutions is a complex and multifaceted process that requires deliberate investment, meticulous planning, and collaboration. This article analyses African higher education institutions' challenges in incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into their digital transformation efforts. These…