This article examines the historical contribution of the German Informatics Society (GI) to the establishment of computer education in German schools. It highlights the role of societal interests, international developments, public and professional debates, and technological change in the GI's educational policy recommendations. The historical…

Background: Parents play a key role in their child's early development but evidence that parental engagement strategies are effective is unclear. The current study evaluated a parent-delivered early language teaching programme that aimed to support children's early language and literacy skills. Methods: A multisite, pupil-level randomised…

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms workplaces, understanding how future graduates engage with AI technologies is crucial for enhancing employability. This study investigates higher education students' familiarity with and perceptions of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in their learning. Using the Technology Acceptance Model…

Aim/Purpose: Despite increasing access to technology, persistent disparities in digital competence and self-efficacy remain among marginalized pre-service teachers, often exacerbated by systemic inequities and the digital divide. This research explores the gap in knowledge of the lived experiences of marginalized pre-service teachers' (PST) prior…

It is important to prepare educators to work with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds beyond the offering of isolated professional development workshops. Networked professional learning communities (PLCs) offer a professional learning model to engage in service teachers to work together across schools and…

This study explores how the Digital Divide shaped Taiwanese elementary-school Chinese teachers' technology-assisted literacy instruction before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, this mixed-methods study used mixed-effects modeling and thematic analysis. Quantitative findings show…

This article describes the creation of the Chicas Fuertes Book Club, a co-constructed space for Latina adolescent girls, to gather en comunidad to engage in reading and shared dialogue of Young Adult (YA) literature centering the lives of Latina protagonists. In the co-creation of Chicas Fuertes Book Club, the author centers research conducted by…

The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) currently has two National Professional Development Program projects: Project PARA TODOS, which serves K-8 educators; and Project PARA NIÑOS, which serves PK-2 educators of English learners (ELs). Both projects provide professional development through an online microcredential program leading…

This mixed-methods study investigates the use of digital literacy in informal digital learning of English (IDLE) among 143 Chinese undergraduate students through exploration of their use and perceptions of digital literacy in IDLE. Results from a digital literacy and informal digital learning of English questionnaire and semi-structured interviews…

This research aims to 1) study the current state of learning environments that promote innovative thinking and digital literacy, 2) develop the SCID Model for smart classrooms, 3) examine the model's effectiveness, and 4) evaluate and validate the model through expert review. The study is conducted in four phases: Phase 1 involves surveying the…

In a world marked by grief, violence, and erasure, joy becomes more than a feeling--it becomes resistance. This article amplifies the authors' personal narratives as men of color and veteran educators, illustrating how joy can serve as an act of resistance while demonstrating how teachers can use their stories to reflect, enhance literacy…

In the past few years, certain labels for how we frame literacy teaching have become triggers for heated debates in various venues, such as media, social media, journal articles, blogs, and professional organization conference sessions. In this article, we aim to find common ground between proponents of balanced literacy and proponents of a…

Educational technology is ubiquitous, and educational technology interventions often target literacy. However, there is insufficient information about the effects of these interventions on literacy outcomes in elementary school. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of quasi-experimental and experimental studies published…

Background/purpose: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape educational landscapes, understanding faculty awareness and readiness is crucial for effective AI integration in higher education. This study examines AI awareness among faculty members at a university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relationship with digital…

This research memorandum highlights the collaborative efforts of the literacy panel for the ETS Return on Investment (ROI) Study, Phase 1, comprising Jean-François Rouet, M. Anne Britt, and Tobias Richter, in developing their research memorandum, "Literacy Skills at and around Level 2 of the PIAAC Cycle 2 Proficiency Scale." This…