The current research sought to identify important student achievement predictors from past literature, then use a publicly available dataset to assess the statistical contribution of technology factors above and beyond previously established effects. Using TIMSS data from Saudi Arabia, with data from 5,453 students in fourth grade mathematics and…

This study investigates the adequacy and functionality of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure for online learning in a Philippine Higher Education Institution (PHEI), particularly in the context of Caraga State University Cabadbaran Campus (CSUCC). Faculty perceptions were gathered through surveys to assess various…

This study uses bibliometric analysis to examine the relationship between Digital Accessibility and Education. Two different search queries were applied using two keywords in the research process: (1) "Digital Accessibility" and (2) "Digital Accessibility" and Education. These searches were conducted in the Web of Science…

This article maps the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the lockdown of schools and the substitution of face-to-face teaching and learning with an online mode of education. It offers insights into what urban poor children experienced during the pandemic. Using primary data collected from selected slum colonies of Chandigarh city in…

Digital literacy development begins in early childhood and contributes to a widening digital divide. The present study examines the complex interplay between family socioeconomic status (SES), home digital resources (HDR), parental mediation (PM), and early digital literacy development in young children. A survey titled Home Digital Practice…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a sudden shift to online learning globally, exposing significant challenges, particularly in countries like Pakistan. Dental education faced unique obstacles due to inadequate internet connectivity, limited access to technology, and unfamiliarity with digital resources. Objective: This study aimed to…

The objective of this research was to evaluate the impact of tablets on the learning of indigenous students in the department of Amazonas and to analyze the perceptions of educational subjects regarding the pedagogical use of these technological tools. A quantitative-descriptive approach was used employing standardized tests and perception…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools switched to online education. Using Japan's nationwide administrative data, we examine the impact of schools' ICT equipment and teachers' IT skills on the provision of online classes, communication with students' families, and teachers' working hours in early 2020. To isolate supply-side effects, we exploit…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Indian schools were closed for nearly two years, despite extensive evidence showing most children could not access online learning. In our interviews with those affected by school closures in North India, teachers and parents who could access online learning described it as 'the only option'. This aligns with the…

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…

Global migration and the dispersal of language learners across the globe have led educators and researchers to investigate Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as scalable educational solutions. This paper examines Language MOOCs (LMOOCs) as tools for language learning among refugees who are unable to participate in face-to-face language classes.…

If properly trained, rural teachers can successfully digitalize their classrooms even with limited resources at hand. This study aims to empirically examine how teaching with limited digital resources affects student engagement and student performance in the rural school setting. The study involved 245 middle school-aged children from three rural…

This phenomenological study sought to understand the lived experiences of socially disadvantaged students from the Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, who faced digital inequality during emergency remote education amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their challenges vis-à-vis the transition to in-person classes in 2022. Using a hermeneutic…

Dadaab Refugee Complex hosts refugees from the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. According to a UNHCR (2023) report, at 31 January 2023 Dadaab refugee camps were host to a total population of 233,828 registered refugees and asylum seekers, representing 41% of the total recognized forcibly displaced people in Kenya. This paper will explore…

The aim of this study is to understand how distance education is experienced from the perspective of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is a part of a comprehensive grounded theory research, and data were obtained from semi-structured interviews with 23 teachers. Data were analyzed using Charmaz's two-stage coding process. As a…