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Education and Information Technologies

Published by Springer • ISSN: 13602357

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Assessing the impact of problem-based digital learning on mathematics proficiency and creative problem solving for vocational high students

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Problem-based digital learning (PBDL) has become a popular method in mathematics education. Many researchers have measured its effectiveness in mathematics. However, few studies have rigorously assessed PBDL’s effectiveness in vocational high school mathematics courses, and those that have done so h…

Exploring the effects of secondary school student's information and communication technology literacy on computational thinking skills in the smart classroom environment

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Computational thinking skills as core skills for emerging citizens are receiving great attention from scholars and educators. Various measures have been taken to improve students’ computational thinking skills. Among these measures, the smart classroom, as a technology-enhanced learning environment,…

Effects of teacher-developed spherical video-based virtual reality types on student learning engagement: A hierarchical linear modeling approach

Article Open Access
Spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) offers teachers an accessible means to use virtual reality. However, research into the effects of learning materials in teacher-developed SVVR activities on student learning remains limited. This study recruited 33 elementary school teachers and the 841 s…

An analysis of factors influencing undergraduate students’ learning preference in nursing laboratory courses with virtual reality technology: A scoping review

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Virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely used in nursing laboratory courses to effectively making up for the shortcomings of traditional teaching. However, challenges such as cell phone addiction, negative emotions, and reduced communication between teachers and students still exist during th…

Empirical research on the application of AI mock interviews in enhancing graduate perceived employability: a case study in Hangzhou, China

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Employability has been a key area of interest for researchers, especially as China faces increasing pressure in the labor market due to shifting supply and demand dynamics. Despite a steady increase in the number of graduates over the past five years, employment rates have declined, and the rates of…

Effect of robotics-enhanced project-based learning approach on students' conceptual understanding and motivation in linear motion in physics in selected Rwandan Secondary School

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Various researchers have reported that learners still have a limited conceptual knowledge of linear motion which may affect their learning achievement and motivation towards this subject matter. For this purpose, an investigation was conducted to find out the effect of the Project-Based Learning (PB…

Self-regulation and age perspectives on moocs adoption in tanzanian higher learning Institutions: The role of technology, user, and environmental factors

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Access to traditional education is expensive and has limitations related to geographical locations. The internet development has enabled the use of alternative tools for providing teaching and learning services referred to as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Despite the advantages of using MOOCs…

Comprehending complex chemistry problems in a structured and enjoyable manner: A concept mapping-based contextual gaming approach

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Many scientific concepts and theorems are often abstract and challenging to relate to real-life problems, making it difficult for students to grasp them. Therefore, some researchers have attempted to enhance students’ understanding by employing a contextual learning approach, which allows students t…

Access to the digital technology of urban and suburban vocational schools

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This study aims to elaborate the structural model of factors affecting access to digital technology in the context of vocational school teachers (VSTs) based on their geographical areas (urban and suburban). We used surveys for data collection; the instrument was translated, piloted, and validated. …

Delving into primary students’ conceptions of artificial intelligence learning: A drawing-based epistemic network analysis

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in primary schools has received a great deal of attention globally, and it is thus important to investigate primary school students’ perceptions and understanding of AI learning. Therefore, in this study, 673 drawings of conceptions of AI learning by third to s…

Demystifying Lesotho, Rwandan and Nigerian educators’ viewpoints on smart technologies supporting AI in higher education

Article Open Access
Given the deluge of technology flowing into African countries from the global north, it is not a hyperbole to make a point that developed nations are better equipped to practically integrate Smart Technologies supporting Artificial Intelligence (STAI) into higher education teaching methodologies. Ho…

Enhancing students’ critical thinking and creative thinking: An integrated mind mapping and robot-based learning approach

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Fostering students’ critical thinking and creative thinking is an important aim in education. For example, art courses not only focus on artwork creation, but also on theoretical knowledge for identifying artworks. In the conventional lecture-based instruction mode for theoretical knowledge delivery…

Virtual simulation in teacher education across borders

Article Open Access
There is already an abundant literature on the virtues of simulation in education. However, there is also a lack of assessment instruments to determine the impact of virtual simulation and virtual exchange on participants’ self-realisation of learning in teacher education. The aim of this study is t…

Fostering Secondary School Students’ AI Literacy through Making AI-Driven Recycling Bins

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Artificial intelligence (AI) education has gained popularity, and educators are developing activities to enhance students' AI literacy and promote collaboration in problem-solving. While current approaches using simulations and games can improve students' AI knowledge, they may not adequately prepar…

Taxonomy of competence models based on an integrative literature review

Article Open Access
An individual competence is one of the main human resources, which enables a person to operate in everyday life. A competence profile, formally captured and described as a structured model, may enable various operations, e.g., a more precise evaluation and closure of a training gap. Such application…

An overview of domestic and international applications of digital technology in teaching in vocational education: Systematic literature mapping

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With the rapid development of digital technology, the current field of digital technology in vocational education around the world is ready to or has already entered the digital transformation stage. China, as an emerging force among developing countries, is diligently striving to catch up in this p…

Visible thinking to support online project-based learning: Narrowing the achievement gap between high- and low-achieving students

Article Open Access
Project-based learning (PjBL) has been increasingly promoted and extended to online environments to enhance the quality of higher education. However, PjBL involves complex processes requiring higher-order thinking skills, which may pose challenges to many students especially in online settings with …

Investigation of distance education students’ experiences on content-integrated social interactions

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It is aimed to examine the interaction experiences of distance education students in e-learning environments where content-integrated social interaction opportunities are offered, and in line with this purpose, the factors affecting students’ level of interaction, appreciation, and participation in …

Comparing competency-oriented student activities between expert and novice teachers in China: Insights from an epistemic network analysis (ENA)

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Competency-oriented student activities are an important means of enabling teachers to move from teaching fundamental knowledge to developing students' subject competencies. To examine mathematics teacher novice–expert differences in organizing competency-oriented activities, this study collected dat…

Effects of a peer assessment-based scrum project learning system on computer programming’s learning motivation, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and cognitive load

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As computational thinking becomes increasingly essential, the challenge of designing effective teaching approaches to foster students’ abilities in this area persists, especially for higher order thinking skills. This study addresses this challenge by proposing and implementing a peer assessment-bas…