This study explores the use of virtual worlds, specifically Minecraft, on sustainability education and cognitive skills. Using the Teaching to Inspire model as a lens, we examine how students design sustainable virtual buildings and cityscapes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the social-ecological systems (SES) framework. Our…

Project-based learning (PBL) is a learning technology praised for its ability to grow domain-specific and domain-general skills and related knowledge and attitudes. However, consistently designing effective PBL experiences is challenging, primarily due to the lack of instructor support and guidance for designing PBL experiences aligned with…

The introduction of online homework has revolutionized traditional assignment formats, providing students with access to abundant learning resources, a convenient platform for completing assignments, real-time interactive learning opportunities, and accurate feedback. However, there is a paucity of research exploring the perspectives of elementary…

Development of effective oral presentation skills is an essential component of entrepreneurship education, but class size and time constraints can limit opportunities to practice and receive quality feedback. Immersive virtual reality can provide time- and place-independent opportunities to hone presentation skills in diverse settings with…

This study examined the impact of the 'Systematic Planning Model', an ICT integration model, on student achievement and perceptions in a 4th-grade primary school science course. The research aimed to determine whether there were significant differences in the achievement and retention scores between an experimental group, where a curriculum based…

Mental well-being holds paramount importance and its relevance within the realm of higher education is undeniable. The academic journey often brings about unique challenges, stressors, and transitions that can impact students' mental health (MH). This study explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and MH education within higher…

The emergence of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked investigations into their applications in teaching and learning. In computer programming education, efforts are underway to explore how this tool can enhance instructional practices. Despite the growing literature, there is a lack of synthesis on its use in this field. This rapid review…

This article highlights the foundational challenge of rapid interprofessional student team formation and the potential challenges that groupthink poses for newly formed teams participating in collaborative problem based learning activities. This article describes a mixed-methods study that addresses groupthink by introducing a generative…

Background/purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Online Peer-Review Technique (OPRT) in enhancing the paragraph writing skills of first year English major students. Materials/methods: The study used a quasi-experimental design to assess the effects of the Online Peer-Review Technique (OPRT) through Facebook on improving paragraph…

In science education, the abstraction and complexity of scientific concepts are usually stumbling blocks that prevent students from learning science. Recently, augmented reality (AR) has offered transformative potential to support scientific concept learning by visualizing scientific phenomena and enhancing students' experiences. However, the lack…

Digital image processing is an integral part of the computer vision field. However, traditional digital image processing teaching methods mainly focus on theoretical knowledge, lacking practical teaching content. To address this issue, this article proposes a project-based learning (PBL) model that consists of four key stages: project proposal,…

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and religion in today's world has presented various challenges, such as plagiarisms, the credibility of AI and, its acceptance by students. This study uses an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework to analyse Muslim students' perceptions towards the use of artificial…

Science education, particularly physics, remains a priority for many countries, as their future economic prosperity is closely linked to student success in science and technology. Given the persistent challenges faced by teachers in stimulating students' interest in this discipline, the integration of innovative teaching methods has become…

This study implemented a multimodal Google Translate- (GT) assisted approach incorporating multiple literacies to online academic reading on global warming and climate change for 152 non-English major students of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Taiwan. A five-step model of the digital multimodality of a GT-assisted approach was employed.…

This study investigates the effectiveness of Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS) in improving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training outcomes for vocational nursing students through a cluster randomized controlled trial. A total of 100 second-year nursing students from Sichuan Health Rehabilitation Vocational College were divided into an…