Although many students exhibit interest and demonstrate academic preparedness in math and science, a significant proportion of students do not major in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. These students encounter systemic barriers to STEM opportunities related to their intersecting gender and racial/ethnic identities.…

This multi-case study investigates how AI chatbots enhance asynchronous learning by fostering critical ideation, structured argumentation, and collaborative knowledge construction across three U.S. higher education institutions. Drawing on a socio-material perspective, we examine the socio-material assemblages formed through interactions between…

The shift to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for engaging preservice teachers in authentic, inquiry-based science learning. To address these challenges, place-based and inquiry-driven investigations emerged as promising strategies for supporting meaningful scientific engagement in remote settings.This…

As flexible transitions between online and offline teacher training modalities become ubiquitous, educators encounter multifaceted challenges. Their collaborative roles and learning experiences across these distinct CSCL environments remain under-explored. This study aims to map patterns of teacher adaptation and acquire responsive strategies for…

As generative AI grows in popularity, so do the concerns regarding whether this technology has the capability to effectively teach written and oral communication skills, thereby affecting the perceived value students place on introductory communication courses (ICC). This study sought to address that concern by asking students to provide…

In recent years, state policies banning "divisive concepts" have proliferated as part of a coordinated effort to undermine racial justice by framing critical discussions of race as "indoctrination" and imposing ideological restrictions on curriculum and pedagogy. Using critical policy discourse analysis informed by a critical…

The popularity of ChatGPT raises concerns about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher education. While past research explored how ChatGPT, a widely recognized text-based generative AI, can improve productivity and efficiency in education, little is yet known about its impact on course design. Utilizing Bloom's taxonomy and Biggs'…

Within higher education, the popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led many administrators and faculty to stress the need for policies regarding its use. However, given its relative novelty, it is unclear how instructors create and communicate such policies to students, in terms of both content and style. We present a detailed…

As developments in technology continue at a fast pace, changes to higher educational practices are inevitable, including how students engage in teamwork in an online environment. This study explored student perceptions regarding the factors affecting their ability to engage in online teamwork. A survey was conducted among undergraduate students…

Undergraduate students in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) are regularly encouraged and instructed to develop and write an original research paper in their field of expertise. Some undergraduate students, however, may lack the essential skills and strategies to write a research paper/manuscript of a quality…

In Ireland, mathematics is a core subject at secondary school and is chosen as a subject by almost the entire school leaving population. It can be taken at two levels: ordinary level and higher level (HL). In 2012 an incentive to increase participation at HL was undertaken by the Irish government. This incentive came in the form of bonus points…

Purpose: The rapid expansion of online education in the 21st century, driven by technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted the critical role of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in higher education. This study aims to investigate student satisfaction with the instructional design of MOOCs at a private university in…

This report is focused on the uptake of A level subjects in England in 2024. Uptake in an A level subject is defined as the number or percentage of students at the end of Key Stage 5 (who have entered for at least one AS or A level) taking the subject. This report was produced using publicly available data from the Department for Education's (DfE)…

This study investigated the effectiveness of an innovative virtual classroom simulation (CartoonClass), compared to traditional face-to-face role-play, as methods of teacher education. The study's participants were 62 pre-service teachers from two mathematics-teaching methods courses. The participants in one course were assigned to the virtual…

This case study examines how a culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP)-infused English education methods course affects preservice teachers' (n = 8) uncovering of implicit biases and implementation of CRP strategies in a unit plan assignment. Findings reveal that the course aided in expanding the participants' understanding of diversity and…