Phone usage in the classroom has been linked to worsened academic outcomes. We present findings from a field experiment conducted at a large public university in partnership with an app marketed as a soft commitment device that provides incentives to reduce phone use in the classroom. We find that app usage led to improvements in classroom focus,…

With the increasing use of mobile applications for educational purposes among university students, enhancing the efficiency of mobile instruction and learning is a key concern in higher education. It is, therefore, necessary to explore students' mobile learning habits and to identify the factors that influence their mobile learning to further…

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand current research on the utilization of mobile health (mHealth) technologies for college students with disabilities. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis to understand the longitudinal research trends and dominant topics in mHealth research for college students. Next, we performed a…

The challenges faced by transition-age youth (TAY) with level one autism spectrum disorder (L1-ASD) during the transition to adulthood can be exacerbated by disability-related hurdles, particularly in employment and post-secondary education. Existing social skills training interventions for TAY with ASD often include building social narratives and…

This study aims to describe the utilization of innovative media in learning to write poetry developed in the form of a mobile application. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method by adopting the R2D2 model, which focuses on three main stages: (a) determination, (b) design and development, and (c) dissemination. The…

One of the gifts of the Digital Age in the field of literacy is Wattpad, a digital social reading application. The Wattpad platform is the world's largest reading network, with millions of users and diverse content. Within this context of significance and relevance, this study aims to reveal the interactions of adolescents using Wattpad, their…

Mobile learning can positively impact learning in different aspects, but the retention rate of mobile learning applications could be better. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model and the updated DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model, this study develops a novel model to examine the determinants of learners' acceptance of mobile…

With the increasing reliance on digital platforms, mobile game-based phone applications provide avenues to enhance learning of complex chemical concepts. This research developed a mobile game-based phone application designed to simulate the qualitative inorganic analysis of cations, determine its effects on learning, and examine students' insights…

Mobile technologies have become significant in various facets of our daily lives, including education. This study sought to determine faculty perspectives on the use of mobile technologies in higher education institutions (HEIs) and determine the capabilities of these technologies. Data were collected from a random sample of 40 faculty members…

Digital mobile applications have impacted foreign language learning by offering accessible and engaging educational tools. This study examines the effect of digital mobile applications on emergent multilinguals' foreign language learning experiences at the tertiary level. Twenty-nine English language teacher candidates engaged with Duolingo--a…

Purpose: Studies on technology and interpreting have increasingly explored how technology influences the role and performance of interpreters in their practice; however, there is a lack of comprehensive reviews and analyses. This paper aims to synthetically review the state-of-the-art application and integration of various interpreting…

Knowledge of building code is required for most building design licenses. However, designers often find the process confusing and overwhelming. The cognitive load theory suggests dividing information between visual and verbal formats reduces working memory burden, while concept mapping and mobile apps enhance learning. This study tests the…

Background: Technology-enhanced classrooms now integrate a range of educational apps designed to improve student outcomes. The effectiveness of these applications is influenced by multiple factors related to the courses and the applications themselves. A critical factor is student engagement, which involves interacting with the course content…

In this study, we examine preschool storybook apps to identify the types of characters represented in these stories and how they relate to design quality and opportunities for children to build their vocabularies -- a significant predictor of later success in learning to read. Specifically, we sought to understand (a) how storybook apps portray…

In this study, an interactive science learning app on the topic of plate tectonics was developed for tablets to promote argumentative reasoning. The app guided learners through learning stages that required them to propose arguments, identify relevant evidence, acquire background knowledge, and engage in argumentative reasoning in different…