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…

For the effective use of technology in higher education, it is important to develop the technological skills of all faculty members. The Teaching and Learning Center of a state university has implemented a Technology Mentoring Program (TMP) to enhance faculty members' technological competencies and support them in using technology effectively in…

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…

In the digital era, the incorporation of digital technology into educational settings has underscored the critical role of teachers' digital competence. Concurrently, self-efficacy has emerged as a key contributor to this competence, attracting significant scholarly attention. This study conducts a scoping review of journal articles published in…

In today's world, having at least basic digital skills is essential in working, social, and family life. The present study uses grounded theory to explore ways in which people with little formal schooling engage with the digital world. Drawing on 54 semi-structured interviews, it describes how people with little IT experience from formal education…

This research examines the professional development needs of physical education teachers in vocational education institutions in the digital age. Using a sequential mixed-methods approach, we identified five core competency domains essential for effective teaching in contemporary vocational contexts. Data from 172 teachers revealed significant…

Computing education has historically sought to align the education students receive in their formal programs with the proficiency required to succeed in the workplace. In recent years, research in this area has focused on "dispositions" which are affective qualities that are integral to completing work tasks and a component of…

"Enhancing Smart Universities with Emotional Intelligence" investigates the successful blending of technology innovations and human beings' emotional intelligence within higher education institutions in the midst of digital transformation. Today's "smart" universities improve student experiences, expedite administrative…

Preschool pre-service teachers need to be prepared for the age of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the teaching force; however, much research is still needed in this area. This study aimed to explore the structural relationships in pre-service preschool teachers' perceived AI readiness, focusing on AI literacy, AI anxiety, AI confidence and…

Effective teaching is the most vital in-school factor that influences student achievement. Many factors influence the teaching readiness, especially of pre-service teachers (PSTs) who have less experience. With the challenges in the education system and the rapid changes in the teaching and learning landscapes, it is imperative to have a glimpse…

Digital technology has become essential for daily life, creating a complex challenge for adult migrants with limited or interrupted formal education who must simultaneously develop digital literacy, additional language, and basic literacy skills. This study examines how different groups of Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to systematically review the practice of reverse mentoring and draw a timeline of the research over the past two decades. Considering the novelty of this intervention, this paper proposed an agenda for future research on this burgeoning topic. Design/methodology/approach: By adopting narrative literature…

Digital skills are now essential, not only in information and communications technology (ICT) jobs, but for employees across all sectors. The aim of this article is to detail how employees' digital skills can be fostered through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), how such an offer is used and what the effects of such a measure are. Using an…

This research aims to develop and test the effectiveness of digital literacy instruments on students' learning outcomes. This study is a mixed method that combines survey and pre-experimental research. The survey research was conducted through a quantitative approach using a questionnaire as the research instrument with assessed numerical items.…

The aim of this research is to determine the perceptions of music teachers about their technological competencies. For this purpose, it was aimed to determine what the pre-service teachers' views on their technological proficiency levels were and whether these views differed based on the variables of gender, age, school type, and grade level. Data…