Recognizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) as an "arrival technology"--one that has permeated K-12 classrooms and homes with or without schools' officially adopting it--the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) developed guidelines in 2023 for responsible implementation in schools under the direction of Dr.…

Poor teaching quality indicates an unpleasant learning environment, tends to inherit knowledge that impacts the learning process as limited to tacit knowledge, and does not reach the explicit knowledge process, resulting in lower productivity and poor morale. This study aims to analyze the influence of instructional leadership on the competencies…

Though today's students are considered digital natives, they lack the digital literacy skills needed to be competent and productive members of a digital society. Students may have experience with using technology, but they need to develop specific skills that align with consuming and producing with technology. While there may be agreement that…

Purpose: Information and communication technologies (ICT) has an increasing impact on schools. School leaders play a key role in this context as drivers of innovation including those related to ICT. Against this background, the study presented in this article focuses on school leadership and management activities with ICT and related challenges.…

The study aimed to assess how teachers adapt to digital skills for sustainable development in education. This study involved 10 teachers from various departments with pre- and post-interviews to evaluate their adaptation levels using qualitative methods. A tool with three open-ended questions was developed and its validity and reliability were…

Fostering experiential learning experiences that allow students to apply their design thinking skills is important for developing technological and engineering (T&E) literacy. However, K-12 schools must ensure that educators providing these experiential T&E experiences are adequately prepared and supported to maintain a safer teaching and…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many sectors of America to rethink the way they navigate life. However, adult learners in family literacy programs across the country demonstrated exceptional resiliency. The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) focused on supporting essential literacies (including digital), social-emotional well-being, and…

In this manuscript, we explore sites of struggle in the inclusion of critical digital literacies (CDL) in teacher preparation programs. Our worked examples explore two authors' teacher-preparation classrooms and the ways in which each attempts to teach about CDL, in the scope of each class, across varying scales. Through a scalar approach, we…

Digital knowledge and skills are needed to fully participate in the society and economy of the United States. The historic $65 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act represents a significant federal investment in advancing digital equity and inclusion, and an opportunity to make lasting change in communities across the country. This report…

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), proposed by Fred Davis in 1986, is a foundational framework for understanding technology adoption, emphasizing Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU) as key determinants of Intention to Use (ITU). While Attitude Toward Using (ATU) was initially central to TAM, it was later omitted in…

Today's youth are growing up in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) technologies shape how we live, work, play, socialize, and navigate our world. This rapid technological change is already significantly shifting individuals' lives and the opportunities they can obtain. Thus, researchers, educators, and government leaders must consider how…

The potential of AI in K-12 education is vast, promising personalized learning experiences, enhanced engagement, and innovative instructional tools. However, its introduction into classrooms brings forth concerns ranging from ethics to teacher preparedness. Drawing on Christensen's concept of disruptive innovation, this study aims to assess and…

This meta-analysis explores training teachers in the use of data, defined as any quantifiable information that helps teachers know more about their students for instructional decision-making. The questions addressed are as follows: (1) What are the features of data literacy training for kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers?; (2) What are the…

Technology integration, particularly its growing popularity in PK-12 classrooms in the United States, is an ongoing issue. Studies have shown that professional development around integrating technology in the classroom can only go so far with increasing teacher workloads. Integrating technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and…

This paper develops informed assumptions on the potential loss of trust as an unintended side-effect of the measures in education to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Well-founded concerns according to which the pandemic-induced closure of educational facilities and the shift to digitalized distance education are contributing to…