An elective course on chemical process separations has been developed to provide upper-level undergraduate students the opportunity to develop expertise in evaluating and potentially improving energy consumption in distillation operations. This paper presents examples of the work submitted to illustrate the pedagogy of the class. These examples…

The proliferation of digital learning platforms has revolutionized the generation, accessibility, and dissemination of educational resources, fostered collaborative learning environments and producing vast amounts of interaction data. Machine learning (ML) algorithms have emerged as powerful tools for analyzing these complex datasets, uncovering…

Teaching controversial issues is particularly challenging in today's world of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. This article explores how critical thinking can be embedded in such discussions using the street smarts critical thinking model. The study focuses on the contentious use of the poison 1080 as a case study, systematically…

Asynchronous online delivery of initial teacher education courses is increasing due to the opportunities it provides for preservice teachers and higher education institutes. However, asynchronous online learning has been shown to limit learners' sense of relationality. Since relationality has various benefits for preservice teachers, it is…

In an era of globalized education, where ideals of freedom and inquiry should thrive, an alarming trend has emerged: foreign authoritarian regimes infiltrating American academia. In Authoritarians in the Academy, Sarah McLaughlin exposes how higher education institutions, long considered bastions of free thought, are compromising their values for…

Challenge: Courses like introductory calculus are described as "gatekeeper" classes but are required for students across a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. Real applications of mathematics subjects are known to have a positive effect on student motivation and retention. Considering the broad and…

Background/purpose: The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in mobile learning, presents new opportunities for flexible, accessible education. In business education, especially marketing courses, integrating technology while cultivating essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking and collaboration remains challenging. This study…

This mixed-methods study examined factors that influence student engagement in online learning environments at public universities in Turkiye setting. Quantitative data were collected from 429 undergraduate students enrolled in distance learning programs and MOOCs at these universities, while 385 of the participants also provided qualitative data.…

This study examines the influence of PE curriculum management and sports direction courses on the learning experience and effectiveness of preschool education majors at West Yunnan Normal University of Science and Technology. Using a quantitative approach, 365 valid questionnaires were collected through simple random sampling. Descriptive…

The aim of this study is to analyze the ethical positions of pre-service teachers in the online ethics education process. The method of the research is embedded mixed design from mixed research methods. Ethical Position Scale and dilemma scenarios were used as pretest and posttest in the study. Data were collected online at the beginning and end…

Previous research has suggested that changing the percentage of the course grade associated with exam grades in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses can change the gender gap in the course. It has also been shown that high-stakes assessments yield the lowest (relative) scores for female students. Previous research by the…

Open educational resources (OER) reduce the textbook cost burden for students, but we must examine whether students using OER are learning the necessary skills to succeed in their academic work. This study used rubrics to examine student essays and evaluate whether students using OER and those using commercial textbooks varied in how they…

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences are part of many university programs, taking various forms including internships and professional experiences. WIL provides students with valuable capital for future employment; however, not all students have capacity to participate in extended, unpaid placements. This may lead to financial and other…

This investigation sought to examine the connections between learning motivation (LM) and Learning satisfaction (LS) among college art majors in online courses (OC) during the COVID-19 epidemic. The objectives included examining students' motivation and satisfaction levels, analyzing the challenges of OCs, and proposing directions for future…

Marketing education has undergone a significant shift toward experiential learning and interactive pedagogical approaches. This article demonstrates the potential of educational escape rooms (EERs) as a novel and innovative tool for enhancing student engagement in marketing education. Building on the literature on experiential learning, game-based…