This study examined sustainable development strategies to enhance the information literacy of older adults in Xi'an. This paper aimed to (1) study the current situation of sustainable information literacy of older people in Xi'an; (2) provide strategies for improving sustainable information literacy of older people in Xi'an; and (3) evaluate the…

Chemistry education researchers have, for many years, explored different ways of learning chemistry through modeling and open-ended problem-solving. With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, students now have access to dynamic scaffolds that can potentially support them in modeling. However, we still…

Against the backdrop of rapid advancements in information technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely applied in art education. Whether teachers accept and use these tools largely depends on their digital literacy. This study explores how teachers' digital literacy influences their ICT integration intention based on…

In this study, we approach Mathematical Modeling from a socio-critical perspective. Our aim was to achieve reflection and criticality in discussions about prostate cancer in the context of the Blue November campaign, which started in November 2011, hapenning every year from then and is dedicated to raising awareness about prostate cancer. Since…

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the widespread adoption of flexible learning, which allows students to access educational materials and participate in classes remotely. Self-determination theory, a focus of this article, promotes self-motivation in the digital world of flexible learning. This study aimed to determine the link between…

Argumentation, one of the foundational pillars of writing instruction in K-12 schools, is consistently framed in literacy policy, curriculum, and assessment as a crucial skill youth need to participate in democratic deliberation. Yet the normative emphases in argument discourse on individual subjectivity, binary analysis, and competitive social…

Open educational resources (OER) reduce the textbook cost burden for students, but we must examine whether students using OER are learning the necessary skills to succeed in their academic work. This study used rubrics to examine student essays and evaluate whether students using OER and those using commercial textbooks varied in how they…

Business analytics is an emerging and prominent tool in many industries seeking to exploit the advantages of data-driven decision making. Simultaneously, educational institutions are developing and delivering business analytics offerings to equip business professionals with the tools necessary to implement business analytics in modern businesses.…

This study aims to examine the factors that influence university students' behavioral intention in accepting video-conferencing for learning mathematics in the post-COVID-19 era. Videoconferencing as a learning tool has been widely used to establish effective communication among learners, teachers, and peers. This is particularly valuable in…

Teacher and literacy coach Catlin Goodrow offers research-informed strategies and personal reflections to help older elementary school students engage with complex, vocabulary-rich texts. Grounded in effective tools and routines, her approach focuses on the teacher-supported reading of worthy texts. Teachers will find practical resources,…

As digital skills become progressively more essential for workforce participation, addressing foundational digital literacy gaps among disadvantaged workers has become an increasingly pressing issue for achieving economic growth for all. The authors summarize results from a pilot study of a course on foundational computer skills and digital…

This edited volume illustrates the need for imparting thinking skills in education and workplace training to excel in the 21st century. It deals with the diversity of thinking skills in all domains. It is a valuable resource to understand human cognition and its interaction with human emotion for better social cognition in this digitalized era.…

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, physical education (PE) teachers face unique challenges as they integrate technology into their practice, while also maintaining the essence of PE and meeting changing student needs. This transition can lead to technostress, particularly when navigating the complexities of grading and reporting…

In the realm of literacy education, curriculum is driven by politics, finances, standardization, and accountability. How specified curricular materials make their way into the classroom often baffles educators. The one thing they know is it is "isn't the one we voted for." This study includes a review of literature on how curricula were…

Dialogic gatherings have proven to be effective educational interventions for fostering proactive learning attitudes, deepening understanding, and promoting prosocial behaviour. This study examines the impact of artistic dialogic gatherings (ADG) on pre-service teachers, focusing on their self-perceived improvements in visual literacy and critical…