The ever-changing landscape of distance learning AI and learning analytics transforms engagement and efficiency in education. AI systems analyze behavior and performance data to provide real-time feedback for improved outcomes. Learning analytics further help educators to identify at-risk students while fostering better teaching strategies. By…

"Generative AI Technologies, Multiliteracies, and Language Education" is a comprehensive edited volume that examines the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies within the framework of multiliteracies pedagogies to enhance language teaching and learning. This collection of chapters offers an in-depth understanding of how GenAI…

This book explores the process of educators' technology adoption, which is crucial for digital transformation in today's educational landscape. It is based on rigorous research which highlights the dynamics of technology adoption, the evolution of institutional culture, and the development of digital artifacts as educators navigate the…

As artificial intelligence (AI) gains prominence, its integration into second language (L2)/foreign language (FL) instruction has become a significant trend. Despite the considerable promise of AI for L2/FL learning, more research is still needed on its effects on student academic engagement in literature classes and the corresponding emotional…

Purpose: This research intends to analyse the trend in educational technology (EdTech) over the last 20 years using systematic scientific mapping and bibliometric analysis and how it relates to the Indian context. Considering the anticipated growth in this field over the previous three years post-pandemic, an existing literature analysis is…

This book problematizes and explores appropriate ways of using AI technology that can augment educational practice, especially in K-12 teaching and learning. Since the launch of OpenAI ChatGPT in November 2022, people have been debating "to chat or to cheat" while more and more educators have started to explore "to add or to…

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…

This edited book on Digital Technologies and Early Childhood in China: Policy and Practice is the eighth volume in the Research in Global Child Advocacy Series. This volume details the entanglement of digital technologies and early childhood ecologies, learning and pedagogies in China. It analyses how traditional Chinese values, Eastern and…

The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created a fast-moving, real-time social experiment at scale. AI uses for school are numerous, with some students using AI for their homework and some teachers using AI to create lesson plans, receive feedback on their instruction, or complete such administrative tasks as…

Technology is an ever-evolving topic at the forefront of conversations in education. For example, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has highlighted the need for further discussion on its use in advanced learning. Within institutes of higher education (IHEs), students prepare for digital literacy and ever-changing technology tools. Due to the…

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to address the challenges posed by disinformation in an educational context. The paper aims to review existing information assessment techniques, highlight their limitations, and propose a conceptual design for a multimodal, explainable information assessment system for higher education. The ultimate goal…

By creating specific prompts, educators can harness the power of AI models to generate tailored content, provide instant feedback, and simulate real-world scenarios for deeper learning engagement. Whether it's creating personalized lesson plans, generating creative writing prompts, or assisting with problem-solving exercises, generative AI creates…

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has emerged as a transformative force in higher education, offering both challenges and opportunities. The integration of AI with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Higher Education has sparked a paradigm shift in teaching, learning and assessment offering both incredible opportunities and…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the classroom experience by enhancing instruction and helping students build essential skills for the modern world. Teachers use AI tools to personalize learning, adapt lessons in real time, and automate administrative tasks, allowing more time to focus on student engagement. AI supports students in…

The literature reveals a clear debate around the use of Web 2.0 tools in information literacy (IL) instruction, with some commentators arguing that they effectively support pedagogy and others arguing that there is no sustained evidence for this. Instead, they argue that many librarians are reluctant to use the tools, hindering their overall…