Educational robotics (ER) has emerged as a novel educational tool that enables students to improve their thinking skills. The study aims to compare the effect of a structured versus an unstructured ER curriculum on students' group metacognition during collaborative problem-solving with ER. The authors' hypothesis is that an unstructured ER…

The context of a 2.5 year academia-led programme for the educational technology sector in the United Kingdom is used to explore the role of logic models as boundary objects to support the programme objectives. The programme provided educational research training and mentoring to participants from 252 small and medium-sized enterprises to support…

Let's Play (LP) is the term used to describe the videos of people providing commentary as they play video games that follow either live streaming or pre-edited format uploaded in online video sharing platforms. Previous studies on LP have shown its possible use in literary practice and pedagogical potential. This paper goes deeper into the…

The purpose of this research is to determine the creative thinking and learning technology competencies of biology teacher candidates and to get their opinions on the methods of creating these competencies. The mixed method, in which quantitative and qualitative methods are used together, was preferred as a research model. The study group of the…

Education is a unique area for application of artificial intelligence (AI). In this article, the augmentation perspective and the concept of hybrid intelligence are introduced to frame our thinking about AI in education. The involvement of quadruple helix stakeholders (i.e., researchers, education professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers) is…

The article describes project of the information system to control the teaching of Russian sign language. The aim of the conducted study is to consolidate existing algorithms and software tools to ensure the integrity, and objectivity in the implementation of professional training of specialists in the field of Russian sign language. The authors…

New media formats such as podcasts are revolutionizing the production and dissemination of knowledge in and outside of higher education. One danger is the rise of EdTech companies that have used the pandemic as an opportunity to increase profits as more individuals and systems of higher education rely on digital platforms and products. This report…

In order to investigate the overall cognition of blended learning, we made a questionnaire survey and interviews with students and teachers of 10 universities and colleges in Anhui Province. Based on this investigation, we design a Rain class blended learning model which fully utilizes the modern network technology and mobile terminals to closely…

Creativity is essential for the sustainable development of both individuals and organizations. The constant permeation of technology into everyday life is expected to facilitate the cultivation of creativity. To date, no consistent answer has been reached regarding the effect of technology on creativity. This study conducted a three-level…

With this book, educators can access an updated and powerful resource to help students think more critically, use technology wisely, and engage in effective teaming. This book lays out in a detailed manner how to implement goals and strategies that will have beneficial outcomes for students and teachers.

Using a qualitative approach based on grounded theory, this study explored the best practices of educational technology implementation in 2-year community college writing centers utilizing interviews with writing center administrators. Sociocultural development theory, as well as social learning theory, were applied to frame the results. Each…

This study examined technology use, administrative support, professional development, and future practice. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a relationship between professional development opportunities and technology use. School districts in Hunterdon County, New Jersey were explored in this study. The study was designed…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of student success technology (SST) on student engagement at a university from the perspectives of students and academic advisors. Specifically, this study examined the relationship between external variables such as educational initiatives and unforeseen events and student engagement and the…

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for K-12 schools to rethink and redesign instruction. The urgency to continue providing students with education accelerated the blend of face-to-face instruction and online learning in K-12 education. Blended learning is any formal education program that combines face-to-face instruction with online…

Food waste is an important issue in the global warming debate. In this study, a virtual reality (VR) application was built from the insights and requirements of a focus group. The VR prototype was then validated using A/B-testing in an online experiment due to COVID-19 restrictions. VR is considered suitable for transferring information and…