In the 21st century, the widespread use of information technologies has made access to technology, technology usage skills, and the quality of technology services increasingly important. However, the digital divide--defined as a lack of access to telecommunications--remains a significant issue that separates developed countries from developing…

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…

To assess the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning, a new construct for ICT competence was developed by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2022. The framework for ICT assessment involves four major dimensions; access to ICT, use of ICT, students' ICT competencies, and…

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a sudden transition to Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) in Turkey, as well as around the world, presenting unprecedented challenges for teachers. This study investigates the experiences of K-12 teachers during this period, focussing on the challenges they faced, the strategies they employed to address them and…

Recent research from high-income countries and dated research from middle-income countries suggest that home computers and Internet (HCI) may cause more harm than good on students' academic and psychological outcomes. We consider the Program for International Student Assessment 2018 data for 15-year-old students in five middle-income countries…

The purpose of this study is to explore refugee children's experiences of online education during the COVID pandemic. A phenomenological study was conducted with thirty Syrian refugee children. Semi-structured interviews were held to get an in-depth understanding of the participants' experiences of online education during the pandemic. Findings…

This study aims to classify student profiles based on the type and frequency of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) usage. Each profile exhibits homogeneous characteristics and heterogeneous characteristics compared to other groups. Additionally, the study investigates whether covariates at the school and student levels create…

This study explores the classroom management challenges encountered by teachers in online classrooms compared to traditional classrooms. A qualitative case study approach was employed, whereby 97 teachers with experience of remote teaching were interviewed using semi-structured questions to identify and analyze the challenges encountered. The…

Technological advances and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a significant paradigm shift in the field of education, especially in the field of distance education. In this period, although distance education offers a number of advantages to its users, it has also brought some difficulties. This sudden transition has had a profound impact on…

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to online learning, with synchronous e-learning becoming a critical modality in higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide. This shift, while ensuring educational continuity, has unveiled numerous challenges, especially in developing nations where resources and infrastructure…

In this study, the opinions of academics who experienced compulsory distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the February 6 earthquakes were examined regarding the new situations encountered and their experiences. Qualitative methods and phenomenology model were used to conduct the research. Data were collected through a semi-structured…