Financial technology (fintech) is a rapidly evolving industry. As in any high-growth industry, a significant challenge is the acquisition of top talent, especially university graduates. However, most experts in this field have not been formally trained in an academic environment. Degrees in Fintech did not exist until recently. In this study, we…

Lately, there has been a rising trend towards integrating sustainability issues and implementing sustainable development (SD) goals into higher education, especially in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. This paper presents the challenges of the introduction of education for sustainability in higher education institutions,…

The synthesis of digital teacher competencies for students in the higher education teaching profession aims to: 1) synthesize digital teacher competencies for teacher students in higher education 2) assess how suitable these digital teacher competencies are for students in the teaching profession within higher education. This study employed…

This study examines the influencing factors and prospects of electronic service implementation in Ethiopian higher education institutions. The study employed a descriptive and explanatory research design with a quantitative research approach. A multistage sampling technique was used to acquire the relevant data from 364 selected graduate programme…

The twenty-first century has become synonymous with two primary architectural concepts: sustainability and digital technologies. While the former seeks less carbon footprint within the built environment, the latter drives a novel approach towards efficient and effective productivity. However, previous findings show inadequate study on Emerging…

The present study intends to investigate the determinants influencing students' behavioral intention and use of Google Classroom as an instrument for enhancing the learning experience in the domain of physical education. This investigation employed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a conceptual framework. The results revealed that perceived…

The information technology industry has been identified as a priority industry for development in Hong Kong. Within this sector, there are a growing number of "new collar" jobs that may not require a traditional four-year degree. However, these jobs require a combination of technical and soft skills that are not often taught in secondary…

In successful geoinformatics education, students' active role in the learning process, e.g. through applying self-assessment, show an increasing interest but the evidence of benefits and challenges of self-assessment are sporadic. In this article, we examine the usefulness of an online self-assessment tool developed for geoinformatics education.…

Purpose: Knowledge acquisition is a pivotal concern for the students and many sources help them to obtain knowledge. In this paper, the authors theoretically examine three engagements such as social media, peer and academic engagement by the theoretical foundation of engagement theory which tells that students interact and collaborate, sharing…

This study examined the opinion of higher education information technology professionals on organizational mindfulness and mindful organizing in aligning their department's organizational goals with the broader college/university institutional mission. It used the Delphi methodology to question experts in the higher education information…

Purpose: Digital literacy is not the mere ability to use a digital device or know to use various software. It is a domain of exploration for sociology, psychology, education and, of course, technology. This study aims to present a quantitative analysis of the literature on digital literacy using a bibliometric approach.…

The use of technological tools is increasing rapidly in all fields, especially in education, which has moved from pen, pencil, and books, to using interactive technologies to help impart knowledge and understanding. Recent years have witnessed students facilitating immersive digital technology. However, it remains a challenge to provide sufficient…

The "Collaborative Knowledge Practices Questionnaire" (CKP) is an instrument designed to measure the learning of knowledge-work competence in education. The focus is on qualities of knowledge work which can be learned and taught in multiple educational settings and which may be especially important for courses with collaborative…

The traditional exam has a strong holding within Norwegian higher education and is very often the preferred way of assessing students. Digital technology opens up for alternatives to the traditional exam, but so far focus has predominantly been on exchanging pen and paper with personal computers within the traditional framework. Digital…

The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is making important contributions to economic growth both locally and globally. There is a high demand for ICT professionals that higher education institutions are still struggling to meet. An effective literature review is an important part of understanding the existing findings and…