Background: Many students use laptops in the classroom to take notes; however, even when laptops are used for the sole purpose of taking notes they can negatively impact academic performance. Objective: The current study examined state-dependent effects, and the potential for a match in note taking and quiz taking methods to improve quiz…

This study examined teacher perceptions of pedagogical change while using 1:1 Chromebooks in their classrooms. With effective professional development and implementation of 1:1 Chromebooks to meet the needs of 21st century learners, technology was integrated to allow students to collaborate, explore, inquire, and supply opportunities for students…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the experiences of middle school teachers in one Southern California middle school district when using technology, as part of the 1:1 Technology Initiative, to advance student learning and provide effective lesson delivery in the classroom. The literature review indicated a need for…

This exploratory sequential mixed methods case study investigates how K-3 teachers utilize educational technology to enhance literacy instruction integration. Through a combination of semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, surveys, and artifact reviews, the study thoroughly examines the factors influencing technology selection and its…

Adoption of mobile technologies to facilitate teaching and learning is gaining acceptance in Kenyan institutions of higher learning. This study sought to determine the perceptions of Kenyan University professors regarding the use of handheld devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops for academic reasons in classrooms. The researchers…

In this article, Dana Haring and Tom Kelner describe how an NPR article motivated them to look at the issue of computer-based note-taking more closely. This topic piqued their interest because of work they were doing with the 7th graders in their English and social studies classes. One collaborative project their classes work on together…

Children live in a dynamic environment, in which objects continually change locations and move into and out of occlusion. Children must therefore rely on working memory to store information from the environment and to update those stored representations as the environment changes. Previous work suggests that the ability to store information in…

Using various digital devices, and being faced with digital interruptions is a given for students not only in traditional university classes but also in blended learning courses. Hence, this study (N = 201) at an Austrian university of applied sciences investigated students' perceptions of digital device use and the digital interruptions that they…

Given the rapid rate at which educational technology is continually evolving compounded by the rapid transition to digital learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and its aftermath, this research seeks to understand how one-to-one Chromebooks impact a variety of facets of the middle school science classroom. In three separate, yet related…

During the global pandemic of the 2020--21 school year, school districts rapidly transitioned from the traditional in-person structure of school to distance learning. This research study sought to understand how superintendents envisioned virtual learning as an option within their school district portfolio, exploring the barriers faced in its…

This study delves into the multifaceted relationship between student satisfaction and academic performance in undergraduate economics. While prior research often overlooks the complex interplay of these factors with cognitive potential, prior knowledge, and gender, this investigation sheds light on their combined influence on student success. Data…

Access to technology and devices is necessary to deliver high-quality learning experiences. Schools and students that don't have access are at a disadvantage. But giving all students access isn't as easy as it seems. Competing budgetary priorities, uncertainty about the most effective products and services and other constraints make it difficult…

Exploring higher education learners' e-learning experiences and the challenges they encounter is required to equip them with necessary skills and strategies to attain their academic goals (Cooper & Corpus, 2009). By identifying the types of and the frequency of exposure to distractors, the study was specifically geared towards finding out the…

The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of one-to-one technology integration initiatives had a positive impact on student engagement. This study looked at survey results from teachers and administrators/building leaders in Southeast Missouri school districts who have been using one-to-one technology integration for a minimum of two…

This study reports on the usefulness of computer skills for enhanced teaching and learning among lecturers in an open-distance e-learning (ODEL) environment. Computer skills have become fundamental due to increasing new technological tools of web-based management systems, laptops, digital tablets, learning management systems, webinars, and the…