The advent of Generative AI (GAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot has significantly impacted higher education. This exploratory study investigates the current perspectives of lecturers in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Psychology on adapting assessment strategies in response to GAI developments. Through an online…

The latest advancements in AI are reshaping the way we learn foreign languages through listening comprehension. However, the empirical studies on how artificial intelligence in English listening teaching can effectively improve EFL learners' listening proficiency are still limited. To address this gap, this study aims to investigate the role of…

As generative AI grows in popularity, so do the concerns regarding whether this technology has the capability to effectively teach written and oral communication skills, thereby affecting the perceived value students place on introductory communication courses (ICC). This study sought to address that concern by asking students to provide…

Social media data has the potential to enable the exploration of public perspectives on health conditions, interventions and policies. However, the resource-intensive nature of qualitative analysis creates a barrier to the timely utilization of social media data. Artificial intelligence can provide innovative ways to reduce the burden by…

This paper explores from an ethical standpoint how higher education institutions in three different countries (Canada, UK, and USA) have framed their policies containing guidelines in regard to the student usage of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). An inductive thematic analysis of the online GenAI policy sources of 36 universities has…

This study, conducted at a fully online Spanish higher education institution, documents the validation of a bespoke quality assessment tool designed to measure the susceptibility of formative assignments to AI academic misconduct. The research explored the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies in the Humanities. The framework study…

Augmented Reality (AR) technologies allow for holograms to be layered over the real-world, "augmenting" human vision by adding technical information or illustrations onto 3D space. Although AR-based applications are showing positive effects in many systematic reviews and meta-analyses, well-designed, rigorous studies with strong control…

Augmented reality (AR), where digital holograms are layered over the real world, is rapidly being applied to different educational domains, including mathematics education. However, little is known about how AR can be effectively designed for collaborative use. There are both practical and theory-based reasons to set up collaboration in AR in…

This study investigated the effectiveness of artificial intelligence- (AI) powered speaking practice tools in improving English proficiency and engagement among Vietnamese university students using a 16-week quasi-experimental design with 240 participants across four diverse higher education institutions. Multi-level modelling revealed…

Generative Artificial Intelligence's (GenAI) integration in education has seen widespread changes in how students engage with, and how educators go about their practice and administrative duties, using this new technology. Therefore, the ways GenAI might successfully integrate into programmes of study, in this case, both primary and post-primary…

Purpose: This study aims to explore how virtual reality (VR) can enhance the teaching of history to trainee early childhood teachers, particularly by leveraging local cultural heritage. It evaluates the effectiveness of VR in developing historical understanding, technical usability and emotional engagement. Design/methodology/approach: A…

Reflection is a cornerstone of teacher development, shaping instructional effectiveness and professional growth. In language teacher education, structured reflection is particularly vital, as it helps pre-service teachers refine their teaching strategies and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Among various reflective methods,…

The emergence of generative AI (genAI) tools has called into question traditional roles of language education professors. However, existing research has yet to comprehensively examine the opportunities and challenges these tools present in language education, particularly from the perspectives of language educators and learners. This article…

With the evolving technologies available to educators and the increased importance of including technologies in the classroom, it is critical for instructors to understand how to successfully utilize these emerging technologies within their curriculum. To ensure they are prepared, further study on the best practices and challenges of…

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, universities and colleges closed abruptly and teacher educators had little time to move instruction from face-to-face classrooms to digital learning environments. This sudden shift created a myriad of obstacles as instructors worked to retain pedagogically sound and effective instruction through online…