This qualitative case study explored graduate students' views (n=6) on AI-supported applications and an AI-enabled blockbased coding tool (PictoBlox) in science education. Data were gathered over a 39-hour implementation via a semi-structured interview form and screen captures from the activities, and analyzed with content analysis. Participants…

Robot-assisted language learning (RALL) has recently gained increasing attention among second and foreign language (L2) educators. However, its pedagogical potentials and implementation challenges remain underexplored, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. In this sense, this qualitative study investigates the perceptions…

In educational institutions, school administrators play an important leadership role in the effective and efficient implementation of technology integration. The standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) provide a comprehensive framework to guide administrators in this area. This study aims to assess…

Background/purpose: This study examines the role of interactive boards--particularly the ViewSonic board--in enhancing learners' academic achievement at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities by increasing engagement, deepening knowledge, and developing skills. Materials/methods: A descriptive-analytical approach synthesized findings from…

Fractal Geometry (GF) comprises problems characterized by having particular geometric and analytical properties based on the concept of self-similarity. Fractals constitute a breaking point in relation to classical Geometry. In addition, many natural phenomena exhibit fractal features, leading to several useful practical applications. In spite of…

Teachers' visual attention and its distribution across the students in classrooms can constitute important implications for student engagement, achievement, and professional teacher training. Despite that, inferring the information about where and which student teachers focus on is not trivial. Mobile eye tracking can provide vital help to solve…

This study examines the impact of digital etiquette training on the development of a digital communication culture among future teachers by providing new perspectives and access to scientific knowledge in the field of digital etiquette. A mixed-methods approach was used both before and after the test. The study included 115 respondents. The…

In response to (1) studies finding that essay feedback generated by ChatGPT might be useful for student writers and (2) studies observing ChatGPT's tendency to adhere to narrow genre definitions when producing writing, our study seeks to examine whether ChatGPT can provide useful feedback in a first-year writing learning environment that targets a…

This study introduces the development and validation of the Culture-DPACK scale, a refined assessment tool designed to evaluate Chinese language (CL) teachers' perceptions of their competencies in integrating digital and cultural literacies into their teaching practices. Acknowledging the increasing integration of digital technologies in…

This study examines how active learning principles and considerations are reflected in preservice teachers' learning experiences with augmented reality (AR) and how they conceptualize its use in their future classrooms. Twenty-eight preservice teachers, including three interviewed participants, were surveyed about their experiences with AR and…

Immediately after its public launch in November 2022, ChatGPT quickly gained widespread attention across various research fields, including education. The excitement surrounding ChatGPT is not an isolated event as education experienced other innovations that heralded the novelty as a potential game-changer in learner support and teaching. Open,…

This study investigates the awareness and practices of cyber security among school teachers, exploring their understanding of cyber threats, online behaviours, and response mechanisms to cyber incidents. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather data on demographic information, cyber security training, online practices, and experiences…

The profound impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on various fronts, is driven by technological advancements, the ubiquitous spread of information, and the emergence of transformative events. IoT presents a diverse array of possibilities within university environments, fostering a more connected and enhanced educational experience. This research…

Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are dedicated units that coordinate and nurture open source software adoption across the organization. Over the past decade, as the importance of software as a research output, essential component of reproducible science, and community infrastructure for open science has grown, several major funders of…

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into education holds promise for supporting and augmenting teaching and learning-related activities. Yet, despite its potential, there is limited empirical research on the use of AI in K-12 settings exploring the pedagogical grounding, impact and implications of the technological solutions. The…