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…

This comparative study explores the determinants affecting universities students' inclinations to adopt ChatGPT across India and Poland via the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. The research employs a quantitative methodology by collecting data from 1074 students (528 from Poland and 546 from India) through a…

Feedback guidance is a common approach to influencing strategy choice, primarily aimed at correcting students' false metacognitive beliefs and promoting behavioral change. However, interventions that focus solely on cognitive perspectives may result in a gap between "knowing" and "doing," where students understand the guidance…

Preparing early childhood teachers for the workforce is a national priority for Australia due to shortages of qualified early childhood professionals and increases in children attending early childhood centres. A workforce strategy (2022-2031) has been developed to ensure a sustainable, high-quality workforce, but there is little information about…

ChatGPT, an advanced generative AI language model, has rapidly emerged as a transformative tool in education. This study explores the key determinants influencing the continuance intention of digitally native Gen Z students in higher education to engage with ChatGPT 4o. Employing the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM), the study examines the…

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…

Numerous studies emphasize the impact of community service on college students by pointing out its positive correlations to establishing a sense of belonging among 1st-year students. However, despite many colleges' best efforts, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted the normal college experience. In this study, we utilized a…

Background/purpose: Muslim parents in the Deep South of Thailand prefer to send their children to Islamic private schools, expecting that they would simultaneously accumulate Islamic and secular knowledge and become devout Muslims. This study employed a future-oriented research design to explore parents' and alumni's expectations of Islamic…

Student engagement is critical for achieving positive academic and social outcomes. However, maintaining high engagement levels in challenging math-based courses like numerical methods can be difficult. This study addresses this challenge by implementing two assessment-based strategies: a bonus point self-assessment rubric and peer evaluations.…

Student expectations of required workload, behaviour, resource use, role and relationship profoundly shape success in higher education and inform satisfaction with their learning experience. Teachers' expectations of students' behaviour can similarly affect the university learning experience and environment. When expectations between academic…

Student learning agency, encompassing key abilities, essential mental characteristics and active actions, is recognized as a crucial factor for effective teaching and learning in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) era. This study examines the structural relationships among perceptions of generative AI (i.e., effort expectancy, performance…