While technological advances have led to digital transformation in many higher education institutions (HEIs), digital divide, especially among students in developing nations, is becoming a growing concern. This study aims to investigate the use of digital technology among B40 students (students from the lower socioeconomic backgrounds) in…

Notwithstanding the pervasive utilization of digital technology in social and educational realms, an in-depth understanding and exploration of the interrelationships amongst digital connectivity, social skills, and emotional intelligence, particularly within Generation Z demographic--known for their heavy reliance on digital platforms--remains…

The recent global pandemic necessitated a shift which compelled educators to embrace online modalities. The authors examined the preparedness of teachers for this transition in three key domains: material readiness, home environment readiness and psychological disposition readiness. Survey data, gathered from 219 Filipino educators via an online…

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 paper aims to contribute knowledge about the influences of leaders' perceptions of digitalisation on arrangements for leading the expansion of access to and application of digital technologies in K-12 education. Supporting the digitalisation of K-12 education requires digital competence. School organisers' and school leaders' digital…

The purpose of this study is to investigate the issue of low e-learning uptake at Mzumbe University by focusing on the answers and perceptions of students in relation to the e-learning supporting environment, which includes infrastructure, technical support, Internet connectivity, and perceived advantages of using e-learning. Data for this study…

During the COVID-19 pandemic traditional teaching and learning methods were disrupted. Teachers were offered the option of remote teaching, either synchronously or asynchronously. A research study was conducted to capture the experiences of teachers in Greece during this transition, aiming to investigate their motivation for implementing Emergency…

The use of technologies is seen as a solution to provide high-quality education to the disadvantaged population in the Global South, based on the narrative of 'disruption and revolution designed to supplant 'broken' educational practices at the local level' (Gallagher 2019). Rural schools in Colombia are the most vulnerable to a highly unequal…

The current challenge of maintaining accessible, effective museum education amid an unprecedented global health crisis has proven that the necessity of public education and museum relevancy is more critical than ever. Rachel Zollinger's former employer, Explora Science Center & Children's Museum (Explora), demonstrates daily how a commitment…

The library website is a tool shared by all library users. It is imperative to keep this tool accessible, but accessibility guidelines are not consistently applied to all library-owned pages. As institutions that receive federal funding, libraries have a responsibility to provide accessible websites. This study examines the library websites of the…

People with intellectual disability use social media; however, there are barriers preventing them from using and benefiting from social media to the same extent as others. Some barriers include lack of knowledge, limited skills and inaccessibility. This pilot study used a sequential mixed method design to explore the outcomes of a social media…

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…

The digital transformation of higher education, driven by technological advancements and evolving societal needs, presents both significant opportunities and critical challenges. This study integrates the technology acceptance model (TAM), diffusion of innovations (DOI), comprehensive literature review, in-depth case studies and empirical survey…

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…

Previous research has shown the consolidation of the digital divide as an object of study over the last two decades. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has multiplied the consequences of digital exclusion, as well as the number of studies examining its effects in the educational field. Based on this current educational reality, we approach a proposal…