Learning power has become a significant impacting factor on learning quality in digital age. This study is a survey at a university in China, using a questionnaire with seven evaluation indicators integrated into learning dimensions, to assess college students' digital learning power (DLP). The main findings are as follows. College students have…

The spread of fake news poses a global challenge to society, as this deliberately false information reduce trust in democracy, manipulate opinions, and negatively affect people's health. Educational research and practice must address this issue by developing and evaluating solutions to counter fake news. A promising approach in this regard is the…

Historically, research exploring the literacy experiences of learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has prioritized systematic, multicomponent instruction that emphasizes the development of traditional reading and writing skills. However, this approach may inadvertently facilitate literacy gatekeeping and limit…

Background/purpose: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has the potential to address inequalities and enhance teaching and learning outcomes. However, challenges such as AI biases, limited teacher literacy, and resource constraints hinder equitable implementation, especially in contexts like South Africa. This study…

Family literacy interventions, encompassing both meaning- and code-based activities, have generally demonstrated positive outcomes in fostering children's literacy and oral language skills. Despite the overall positive impact, the effectiveness of these interventions varies, and the distinction between the specific mechanisms underlying each…

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a unique technological quandary for music educators. Never before has a new tool been lauded and feared to the degree that AI is presently. As AI is an emerging influence in music teaching and learning, in this paper, I examine the past to inform critical action moving forward. Using prior literature in music…

This survey (N = 579) investigated news media literacy among those likely to believe in the conspiracy theories of QAnon. Vulnerability to belief in QAnon conspiracies was predicted by a media diet of alternative media such as 4chan and SnapChat. Those vulnerable to QAnon conspiracy theories had lower news media literacy scores than those who…

The relationship between AI and literacy education isn't simple. Every tool that makes work more efficient also requires careful consideration. In this measured look at the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence, literacy experts Mary Ehrenworth and Philip Seyfried take K-12 teachers on a tour of what's possible when AI tools are…

Adult literacy in the U.S. remains a persistent challenge. Alarmingly, half of adults demonstrated literacy skills at or below basic proficiency levels. This deficiency significantly impacts the daily functioning, workplace success, health outcomes, and socioeconomic disparities. Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) serve as a promising solution for…

This study investigates information literacy among 307 prospective teachers at Masaryk University's Faculty of Education. Employing qualitative research and thematic analysis, the research identifies core competencies and challenges with information literacy in pedagogical practice. Key implications include integrating information literacy into…

University students must be equipped with key digital competencies in Education 4.0, where connectivity, technological fluency, and digital literacy are essential for academic and professional development. This study analyzes the self-perceived digital competencies of university students enrolled in education degrees across seven universities in…

The Civic Literacy series showcases how the knowledges, skills, and commitments of English language arts can explore traditional understandings of "civic education" and in its place offer creative possibilities for civic world-building in K--12 classrooms and communities. This, the third volume of the series, features contributions from…

In this program profile, we describe the development of an integrated, genre-based writing curriculum in first-year engineering physics at a technical university in Sweden. The curriculum aimed at supporting undergraduate students develop disciplinary literacy and an understanding of the exigencies that different scientific genres fulfill, with a…

This study explores how online assessment tools can support the development of pre-service secondary teachers' assessment competencies, with a focus on the impact of prior teaching experience. It was conducted with a sample of 3,780 pre-service teachers at Pegaso University in Italy, 64.9% of whom had experience of working in a school for an…

This paper explores how museums can serve as transformative spaces for early childhood literacy, identity formation, and belonging, particularly for racialized immigrant children. Moving beyond print-centric definitions of literacy, it positions museums as multimodal environments where young learners engage with language, sound, image, and…