Purpose: Interest in gamification as a relevant and innovative pedagogical tool has increased in recent years among academics and educators. While considerable literature has focused on the effectiveness of gamified learning, little is known about the motivations behind its adoption. By examining teachers' perspectives, which are often overlooked,…

This study presents a systematic review of 38 empirical studies about big ideas published between 2010 and 2022 in various disciplines. The review scrutinised the conceptualisation of the big idea in the identified studies and its application in educational practices such as standards, curricula, textbooks, school-based curriculum reforms, and…

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify the antecedents that have enabled the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Higher Education (HE) institutions at both a macro and micro level. The term adoption is in reference to the diffusion of technology that is actively chosen for use by the targeted demographic.…

This study aims to understand the dynamics and impacts of internationalisation on curriculum and instruction in higher education in the UAE. Employing a quantitative questionnaire for students and qualitative questionnaire for staff, the research was conducted across selected higher educational institutions situated in DIAC. Quantitative data…

Background: Despite increasing support for models in physical education, ambiguity exists concerning the role of teachers in the implementation of models. Very generally, some scholarship seems to suggest that teachers should work as technicians and use models in an instrumental manner. Other scholarship suggests that teachers should use models in…

This paper discusses the ethical challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) within the instructional process for students with disabilities. The authors briefly overview technological changes in education and applications of AI in education in addition to policy. Discussion is directed toward the development of an ethical pedagogy using…

Several positive effects of the use of games in classroom teaching have been reported. However, in order to make game-based learning effective, teachers' current practices, their concerns and support mechanisms need to be better understood. This study collected data through an online survey from almost 1300 Estonian teachers about their game use…

OBE concept is a new teaching mode which emphasizes the improvement of students' subjective initiative and professional practice ability. The teaching of animation course is based on drawing and computer, which requires teachers to understand the OBE mode of animation course, carry out targeted teaching innovation of animation course, and adjust…

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a unique technological quandary for music educators. Never before has a new tool been lauded and feared to the degree that AI is presently. As AI is an emerging influence in music teaching and learning, in this paper, I examine the past to inform critical action moving forward. Using prior literature in music…

The primary objective of this research is to elucidate the factors influencing the acceptance and use of gamified web tools among K-12 teachers in Turkey, according to the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT, Venkatesh et al., 2003). The study employed a causal research design, which allowed for the investigation of…

The present contribution illuminates the initial developments in the adoption of Complex Instruction in Germany, where the implementation of the approach has just begun. It gives insights into a teacher education project, a theatre project, and a planned project at secondary schools.

South African schools are increasingly integrating digital technology into their curricula to enhance educational outcomes. This study aims to evaluate educators' readiness to teach using digital media (DM) and the effectiveness of the e-learning policy in addressing disparities across schools. The hypothesis is that disparities in access to…

Anyone familiar with Matthew Lipman's Community of Inquiry is likely to acknowledge that it cultivates open-mindedness. Even so, bare recognition of this fact is not the same as having a detailed knowledge of what open-mindedness involves and how the Community of Inquiry helps to foster it. To extend our knowledge of these matters, we will conduct…

This is the 13th report in a series of surveys tracking curricula discovery, selection, and adoption processes in U.S. higher education. The surveys have tracked the growth of digital materials and OER in higher education classrooms since 2009, providing trends on adoption and sentiments. The results also covered the abrupt transitions to remote…

Improving pronunciation in second language (L2) learning requires timely and personalized feedback but educators have limited time to dedicate in the classroom. While there are many educational tools available, educators are still struggling to integrate technology in their practices. To address this challenge, this study explores repurposing a…