The global knowledge, technological, and communication revolutions underway today have affected education systems in the Arab world and prompted these countries to reconsider strategies and policies related to distance learning. The responses from Arab educational institutions after the outbreak of COVID-19 have also created the need to…

The objective of this paper is to share how a technology-supported model for teaching sound and word building was successfully used in Cameroon basic education to address the English literacy crisis. Combining an explorative and an experimental research design, the researchers developed an innovative way of teaching sound and word building. Using…

E-learning platforms are revolutionising education by enhancing the efficacy of instruction; however, they can only achieve their full potential if significant challenges are addressed and effective improvement strategies, such as professional development, infrastructure enhancement and technical support, are implemented. This study aimed to…

The Higher Education continues to globalize, the concept of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has emerged for developing cross -cultural competence skills amongst students. This paper examines how innovative Learning Management Systems contribute to the success of COIL projects which enable cross-cultural learning. The study will…

Background/purpose: A significant challenge in teaching Arabic at the secondary level is developing pronunciation, fluency, and communication. Despite increased use of digital tools in instruction, a gap remains in understanding their effectiveness in improving Arabic speaking skills. This article aims to identify the types of digital teaching…

In recent years, immersive technology has become increasingly popular in educational settings. Its immersive characteristics enhance learning achievement, boost motivation, promote skills, and foster students' creativity. This meta-analysis synthesizes 19 researches published between 2012 and 2023 that examined the influence of immersive…

This research report provides a comprehensive overview of the development of lifelong learning (LLL) in the higher education sector worldwide. It examines how higher education institutions (HEIs) have contributed to LLL and shows the levels of advancement in different areas of implementation. The report is based on the results of an international…

Public administration education is traditionally known for its emphasis on interaction, discussion and experiential learning, which require effective in-person instructions. With COVID-19 pushing many programmes across the globe to be delivered online rather than in person, how this shift has affected the student experience in public…

Sight-word interventions are often implemented when students show delays in word recognition. However, few studies have investigated the effects of teaching sight words using phrases. The current study investigated the effects of a tablet-based flashcard intervention on the acquisition of sight phrases. A multiple-baseline design across word sets…

Purpose: Pre-service teachers, who are practising teachers are exposed to numerous technical skills at university. Studies on the use of technology on pre-service teachers' self-confidence are still in their infancy, despite the abundance of studies addressing pre-service teachers' intention to utilise technology in online learning. Therefore,…

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to an influx of research studies focusing on the new norm of online teaching--learning in higher education. However, much less is known about how this profound shift in pedagogy has impacted school education especially among rural children of India. The present study is an attempt to understand the barriers and…

This study examined the effects of virtual and physical robots (VPR) using in different learning stages (simple session/complex session) in a robotics programming course. A quasi-experimental design was implemented with 84 junior high school students from two classes. One class with 44 students used combination of VPR strategy for learning,…

This study aims to describe the challenges that faculty faced in the transition to distance education in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. The study presents the results from a nationwide questionnaire, answered by 1,963 individuals, concerning the transition among university faculty in Sweden. The results highlight the…

This article addresses whether dialogical, online teaching and learning platforms in higher education can be framed as socially just and decolonized pedagogies at all universities in South Africa (Africa). It is suggested that inclusive pedagogies like dialogue and care on online teaching and learning platforms such as Blackboard, if effectively…

One major challenge researchers have faced during the disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is how to adapt to the global virus and, at the same time, make good progress in their research pursuits. Also, many international researchers have suspended ongoing research in developing countries due to inadequate online facilities in these…