Institutions of higher learning in the Eastern Cape face significant challenges in ensuring equitable access to technology among their student population. The digital divide, exacerbated by socioeconomic disparities, poses a barrier to academic success and hinders the realization of educational goals. This paper explores strategies for addressing…

Introduction: Over 1 billion people worldwide have disabilities, necessitating their inclusion in health systems and workplaces. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing accessibility and digital inclusion for these individuals, improving everyday tasks and enabling autonomous mobility. AI can be applied to visually impaired, reduced…

Virtual Reality (VR) technology in learning activities assists in visualizing abstract phenomena of physics concepts. This technology supports the delivery of effective and meaningful learning experiences. The main objectives of this study, therefore, are to analyze the level of students' readiness to use VR technology in higher education, and to…

As artificial intelligence [AI] increasingly permeates various sectors--including education, economics, healthcare, and government--a comprehensive understanding of this technology becomes essential. This analysis aims to identify four dimensions of AI literacy--awareness, usage, evaluation, and ethics--among Indonesian higher education students…

Purpose: The objective of this research was to test the effect of information and communication technology (ICT) resources, library facilities, teacher lecturing skills and physical classroom environment on student satisfaction and university image. This paper also sought to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by confirming the role of…

The need to integrate online learning tools into higher education, accelerated by advancements in technology, coupled with past realities that challenge physical engagements such as the COVID19 pandemic, is now an established reality (Li, 2022; Thomas & Abanikannda, 2023). Globally, it is correct to assert that the integration of technology…

Using Judith Butler's theory of performative subjection, this paper explores the issue of digital poverty in Initial Teacher Education and the need for new forms of agency and advocacy to address it. The concept of digital agency (DA) and educational data advocacy (EDA) are discussed as possible ameliorating concepts for digital poverty and the…

Using technology in foreign language learning can provide a variety of possibilities, significant opportunities, and significant benefits. Considering that Generation Z is a generation born into technology and grew up with it, it is critical to understand the intentions of Generation Z students to use technology in learning English and to find out…

This study investigates the effects of utilizing the AI course assistant, Spark, on student academic performance at Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU). Focusing on grade outcomes, the research reveals that students who engaged with Spark three or more times achieved significantly higher grades compared to those who did not use the AI assistant.…

The COVID-19 pandemic began as a health crisis and quickly turned into an economic, social, and political crisis. It revealed the vulnerability of education systems to external changes and risks and challenged institutions and educators to transform and adapt at short notice. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, one of the natural consequences was the…

When students face hunger, lack stable housing, or struggle to access essential resources like transportation, child care, and health care, their education is profoundly compromised. Basic needs security is foundational to learning; without it, students are unable to fully engage in their studies--undermining their academic success and their…

This research aims to reveal the reasons why students with visual impairments (VI) prefer distance education, their experiences in the distance education process, and their expectations after university graduation. For this purpose, a study was conducted with seven university students with VI. The research employed a case study method, with data…

Perceived inclusiveness of higher education (HE) learning environments plays a major role in the academic outcomes and well-being of cultural minority students. Teachers create more inclusive learning environments through practices (i.e., culturally responsive teaching), especially if teachers share their students' cultural minority status. In…

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted higher education in East Asia, prompting institutions in China, South Korea, and Japan to shift rapidly to online learning. This study systematically reviews institutional responses via crisis and disaster management theory and the technology acceptance model. Key challenges include digital disparities, faculty…

This study investigates the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) implementation and its pedagogical impact in enhancing students' English listening skills in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) contexts across Asian countries. Data were collected from 147 English language teachers from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and the…