This study examines a level and model for technology acceptability and use in online learning inside universities. The unified theory of UTAUT is used as an analysis tool. An associative quantitative method is used with a sample of 392 students. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires through a specially designed Google Form. The data…

This case study invites school administrators to re-examine their knowledge and educational expectations of America's most-heterogeneous and fastest-growing population: Asian Pacific American students. Through David's retrospective accounts of his adjustment as a newly arrived immigrant at Ohlone Elementary School in California, this case…

The "Rosenthal effect" occurs when teachers' expectations are positively correlated with students' academic behaviors and performance. However, it is necessary to explore the specific relationship with academic engagement in terms of students' perceived teacher expectations. This study involving 907 students from three junior high…

Video-based learning (VBL) is popular, yet students tend to learn video material passively. Instilling teaching expectancy is a strategy to promote active processing by learners, but it is unclear how effective it will be in improving VBL. This study examined the role of teaching expectancy on VBL by comparing the learning outcomes and…

The social integration of immigrants into educational settings is an important challenge for host societies. In this context, teaching skills for managing multiculturalism in the classroom are increasingly necessary. Even though several studies discuss the role of Self-Efficacy in teacher management, only a few research studies address the…

Algorithmic decision-making systems such as Learning Analytics (LA) are widely used in an educational setting ranging from kindergarten to university. Most research focuses on how LA is used and adopted by teachers. However, the perspective of students and parents who experience the (in)direct consequences of these systems is underexplored. This…

The present qualitative study aims to reveal the lived experiences of 20 Turkish university students (10 male, 10 female) regarding their stress factors and how they coped with challenges faced during the first 3 months of the lockdown period amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants, aged between 19 and 24, were recruited from different…

Five distinct generational cohorts, from the Silent Generation (born 1920s-1940s) to Generation Z (born 1996-2010s), are active in the workforce. These cohorts are defined by shared characteristics shaped by pivotal historical events influencing their worldviews and work behaviors. Each generation presents unique challenges due to differing…

Commencing study for a PhD or other higher degree by research (HDR) constitutes a significant educational transition. To date, little research has been undertaken on the orientation or induction experiences of commencing HDR candidates and there is little guidance for HE providers of induction. This paper reflects upon understandings of student…

Mattering is the personal perception of individuals that they are valuable for others and that they make a difference in the lives of others. Mattering affects the sense of belonging at work, motivation, and job satisfaction. This study aims to determine prospective teachers' and prospective school counselors' expectations regarding the extent to…

OpenAI's generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT) is rapidly transforming fields such as education and becoming an integral part of our daily lives. However, its rise has sparked intense privacy debates, raising concerns about the storage of personal information and attracting global regulatory scrutiny. ChatGPT is gaining popularity among…

American colleges and universities are being scrutinized as never before. From rising tuition costs and allegations of plagiarism at the highest levels to concerns about low rates of completion and the state of free inquiry on campus, four-year colleges in the U.S. are under the microscope. Yet one crucial issue that is too rarely accorded the…

This study investigates the role of technology-related anxiety in shaping university teachers' behavioral intention to adopt ChatGPT. Three distinct types of anxiety are examined: (a) anxiety about the future of the academic profession, (b) anxiety regarding the personal misuse of ChatGPT, and (c) anxiety concerning negative impacts on student…

Although teacher tracking in mathematics is a phenomenon broadly recognized by practitioners, there is a dearth of empirical research examining the effects of mathematics teacher tracking. Education reformers and experts declare a need to de-track secondary teachers to balance teaching assignments. This study examines factors relevant to teachers'…

Generative Artificial Intelligence tools have the potential to impact students learning significantly and positively in several ways. However, the factors responsible for student's behavioural intentions to use these tools are still not fully understood, especially in the context of Nigerian higher education institutions (HEIs). To support…