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…

The purpose of this study was to understand the current status of ICT integration in South African schools. Yet, this study focused on the Tshwane West District schools in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This study employed a descriptive research design to understand the aforesaid phenomenon. Data was collected through interviews and open-ended…

In our increasingly digitized society, where technology use is ubiquitous, nearly all activities require access to and proficiency using digital tools. Proficient internet use may lead to the pursuit of higher education, launching a fulfilling career, or part of habits and healthy lifestyles where education is lifelong and life-wide. This study…

The present study aimed to assess the potentiality and apprehensions of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It also investigated the challenges of AI integration into education from the teachers' perspectives. A cross-sectional study design was adopted. Through random sampling, a total of 63 members of faculty were recruited from Kuwait…

This study aims to elaborate the structural model of factors affecting access to digital technology in the context of vocational school teachers (VSTs) based on their geographical areas (urban and suburban). We used surveys for data collection; the instrument was translated, piloted, and validated. For the analysis, we utilized two partial least…

Research Findings: With individuals' increased access to information and communication technologies (ICT) in many places around the world, the definition of the digital divide has become more complicated than referring to differences in accessing technologies. As early childhood education (ECE) may impact children's life-long learning and…

Technology has become an integral part of the teaching and learning process in the current educational landscape, revolutionizing students' learning experiences in alternative and traditional educational settings. However, despite having access to various tech tools that support student learning, an achievement gap still exists, and many students…

Literature shows that navigating transitions from traditional single-cell classrooms to innovative learning environment (ILEs) calls for careful considerations. The importance of professional learning and development (PLD) in supporting teachers to thrive in educational transition has been continuously emphasised. Even though the key role of PLD…

The study discusses the impact of a nationwide deployment of Wi-Fi technology in some Senior High Technical Vocational Schools (SHTVs) in Ghana, using the first four levels of Guskey's framework. A stratified sampling approach was used to select 119 teachers as participants in the study. An embedded mixed method research design was employed to…

This qualitative study explored teachers' perceptions of barriers to parental involvement in a Title 1 middle school. The researcher collected data through interviews wherein participants responded to open-ended questions. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis (QCA). The results include input from seven general education…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the switch to online training exposed the digital divide between higher education institutions, with some significantly superior to others in terms of equipment and experience, as well as among students enrolled in the same institution. The purpose of this study was to investigate online training and educational…

This convergent mixed methods research study sought to explore the impact of perceived partnerships among schools and families at a rural Midwest secondary Title I school. The impact of perceived partnerships was generally defined as school communications, partnership programs, parental self-efficacy, and student achievement. Respondents completed…

This study aims to explore the factors influencing the readiness to adopt massive open online courses (MOOCs) for teaching among faculty members in Omani higher education by considering the influence of gender, disciplines, and personal factors such as attitude (ATT), self-efficacy (SE), technical competencies (TC), and access to tools (ACT). A…

This study examines how information and communication technology (ICT) impacts the schooling environment within the primary sector in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province's Amathole East District. ICT adoption in education can fully modify the ways that instruction and learning are given to students, but it also comes with obstacles, especially in…

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…