Immersive virtual reality (iVR), an emerging technology, is starting to lead and shape the future of education. Yet, due to technical, financial, or pedagogical reasons, this novel technology has been seldom applied directly in classroom teaching by language learners and teachers. The present study attempts to contribute a qualitative…

The research includes three studies at the intersection of communications disorders and computational linguistics. We begin with the case study of APTgt, a system created to improve reinforcement for Phonetics students and improve Linguistic tools for their instructions. A portion of this system utilizes machine learning techniques (i.e.,…

This is the first in a series of five briefs published by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology on the key considerations facing educational leaders as they work to build and sustain core digital infrastructure for learning. These briefs offer recommendations to complement the fundamental infrastructure considerations…

The Cobb Teaching & Learning System (CTLS) is a digital learning initiative developed for and by the Cobb County School District (CCSD) in Georgia. CTLS became a crucial initiative used by the district to maintain student academic progress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, this case study seeks to analyze CTLS's…

Blended learning is a driving force behind new pedagogical approaches. While many studies have shown the positive effects of blended learning on the students' learning outcomes, the extent and breadth of its sustainability remains an interesting question, given the rapid evolution and diversification of technology post COVID-19 pandemic. In this…

In the discipline of nursing education, it is very important that nursing students complete their didactic and clinical education skills in order to practice as a registered nurse. It is also very important that they prepare and study to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and become licensed as a registered nurse…

This action research, qualitative case study examined how nontraditional student teachers experience virtual supervision. The bounded case included three adult candidates in an Illinois alternative certification program. Data were collected through four semi-structured Zoom interviews per participant across the semester, supplemented by lesson…

This study investigates how YouTube videos are advising university students to use ChatGPT, focusing on two main aspects: bypassing detection tools for AI-generated text in written assignments and leveraging ChatGPT as a study tool, using thematic analysis of transcripts from 173 YouTube videos. Videos promoting the bypass of AI-generated text…

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into higher education, particularly in creative disciplines, the role of AI turns into a co-creative partner. This study investigates the impact of AI-relevant training on media and communication students in Taiwan, focusing on the development of AI literacy, self-efficacy,…

The debate surrounding boys' literacy performance remains a complex and ongoing issue among policymakers, researchers, and educators. This study examines how two different schools nurture boys' writing skills in Year 6. Writing, a crucial life skill in the 21st century, is essential for personal and professional success. Despite evolving…

This paper presents a policy framework to position New Jersey as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education and workforce development. Through analysis of current state initiatives--including the NJ AI Hub, AI Task Force reports, apprenticeship programs, and regulatory guidance--we identify gaps and opportunities across K-12,…

The advent of digital transformation will launch a new age for global higher education, one that presents numerous opportunities for administrative and instructional reform. Although there is a growing corpus of literature on digital transformation in higher education, there are still several important research gaps, especially when it comes to…

This study investigates the potential of using ChatGPT as a teachable agent to support students' learning through teaching, specifically in programming education. While learning by teaching (LBT) is an effective pedagogical strategy, traditional teachable agents often struggle with facilitating dynamic, dialogue-based interactions. Our research…

The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between university instructors' perceptions of service quality, preference for student connectedness, feelings of technostress and their continuance intentions to use smart classrooms. Informed by SERVQUAL and information systems continuance models, the research applies partial least…

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the discourse-level syntactic complexity of school-age Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants (CIs) and its relationship with their oral narrative performance. Method: Oral narrative samples were spontaneously elicited from 34 school-age CI children and 34 normal-hearing (NH) controls through a…