The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention studies addressing foreign language speaking anxiety through a meta-analytical approach. Research on foreign language speaking anxiety was conducted across various databases using targeted keyword phrases. Statistical data were collected and analyzed using Comprehensive…

We investigate perceptions of AI among university students and staff, focusing on sociodemographic predictors of use, attitudes and literacy. We follow an explanatory mixed-methods approach: an online survey (269 students and staff) capturing self-reported AI use, attitudes, and literacy, and 24 semi-structured online interviews exploring barriers…

The use of gamified digital tools has become a key and dynamic component in the work of educators, playing a crucial role in shaping various educational tasks. These tools offer a more playful, effective, and interactive learning experience aimed at increasing student motivation and providing immediate feedback. Based on these principles, this…

The rapid and widespread integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings marks a significant paradigm shift, presenting a dual narrative of transformative potential and profound challenges. This paper critically examines the impact of generative AI on education through three interconnected thematic lenses. First,…

Understanding learners' preferences in educational settings is crucial for optimizing learning outcomes and experience. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into educational contexts, it is crucial to understand learners' preferences between AI and human tutors to support their learning. While AI demonstrates growing…

Technological advancements are rapidly transforming education, particularly immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR). Despite extensive research on VR's potential to enhance learning, its effectiveness in vocational education and training (VET) remains underexplored. This study evaluates the performance of VET students using a VR…

This study examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools in academic writing among Nigerian university students, highlighting both the potential benefits and significant challenges. With increasing numbers of people utilising AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot, Nigerian academics and students…

Role-play tasks have long been used by researchers and practitioners to observe L2 (Second language) speaking performance. This social-situated simulation allows students to employ their language skills to converse about real-life themes. While role-plays are highly plausible to actively engage students in interactive learning environments, it has…

This study, using a sample of 481 adolescents, aims to explore the relationship between ego-identity and problematic short video use in an online learning environment. The findings reveal that: (1) academic procrastination plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between ego-identity and problematic short video use; (2) both…

"AI-Powered Pedagogy and Curriculum Design" offers practical insights and guidance on the effective integration of AI tools into teaching practices and curriculum design. While numerous claims exist as to the validity and authenticity of the applications of AI in schools, too little attention has been paid to empirical research conducted…

This study explores how the individual contexts of 146 international English teachers influence their TPACK developed in a Global Online Course (GOC). Employing an explanatory sequential design, the study investigates how teachers evaluated a technologically mediated collaborative writing task in ways revealing their likelihood of TPACK adoption…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education has accelerated significantly, yet its implementation in physical education (PE) remains relatively unexplored despite its potential to revolutionize traditional teaching methods and enhance personalized learning experiences. This article examines the barriers and facilitators…

The use of education technology (EdTech) has been widely recognised as a potential catalyst for improving learning outcomes, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where access to quality education remains challenging. However, care must be taken in the implementation, as the selected tools, resources and application have a large…

Online higher education has seen significant transformations in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A comparative approach to understanding the drivers, trends, and challenges in online learning reveals a shift from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic periods. Before COVID-19, online education was seen as a supplementary…

The integration of technology in education has reshaped teaching methodologies, particularly in language instruction. This mixed-methods explanatory sequential research investigated the TPACK cognitions and practices of nine Filipino high school teachers of Mandarin. The TPACK is a framework that illustrates the importance of the interplay between…