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 article aims to advance K-12 health literacy through the integration of technology-enriched participatory methods within skills-based health education. By emphasizing active student engagement, these instructional strategies align with the National Health Education Standards and cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication…

The participants in this study are newcomer students in Grades 4 to 6 who arrived in elementary schools with emerging print literacy not having had the right to learn to read and write before migrating to North America. The purpose of this research is to understand who these students are. Employing a humanizing methodological design, I utilized…

The present study focuses joint school and university development work in preschool-projects try to increase educational quality. The aim of this study was to explore perceived conditions and perceptions of projects among participants in development projects in eleven preschools. In addition, we were interested in the perceived outcomes of the…

As technology continues to shape how students read and write, digital literacy practices have become increasingly multimodal and complex--posing new challenges for researchers seeking to understand these processes in authentic educational settings. This paper presents three qualitative studies that use multimodal analyses and visual modeling to…

Background/purpose: Financial literacy is essential for adolescents navigating complex digital finance. However, gaps persist due to inconsistent formal education, varied parental influence, and uncritical digital exposure. This study explores the financial education experiences, financial management behaviors, and digital financial misconceptions…

Kindergarten transition programs support successful school transitions for families and may reduce disparities in academic readiness upon school entry. Yet, access and participation in high-quality summer transition programs are lower among children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This study examined the impact of a summer kindergarten transition…

In the digital era, the incorporation of digital technology into educational settings has underscored the critical role of teachers' digital competence. Concurrently, self-efficacy has emerged as a key contributor to this competence, attracting significant scholarly attention. This study conducts a scoping review of journal articles published in…

Experiential learning is a high-impact practice in education, but there are few examples of how to implement experiential learning in the undergraduate communication classroom to advance skills in science communication and expose students to scientific research. This project consisted of two implementations of an experiential learning module at…

This research aims to determine university students' health literacy level and to investigate its relationship with physical activity level and sleep quality. Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 questionnaire was used to examine health literacy levels, taking into account sociodemographic and academic variables physical activity levels were measured…

In today's world, having at least basic digital skills is essential in working, social, and family life. The present study uses grounded theory to explore ways in which people with little formal schooling engage with the digital world. Drawing on 54 semi-structured interviews, it describes how people with little IT experience from formal education…

Background: Rabies remains a life-threatening yet preventable disease, particularly among school-aged children in Thailand. Understanding how health literacy (HL) and protection motivation theory (PMT) influence rabies protective behaviors (RPB) is vital for school health interventions. Methods: Using validated questionnaires, a cross-sectional…

This study contended that Grade 1 learners can use the indigenous Amagende game as part of their learning, especially in mathematics. In line with this assertion, this paper's authors explored the impact of Amagende in learning numeracy skills. This qualitative case study, underpinned by Mbigi's Collective Fingers Theory, conducted semi-structured…

This research examines the professional development needs of physical education teachers in vocational education institutions in the digital age. Using a sequential mixed-methods approach, we identified five core competency domains essential for effective teaching in contemporary vocational contexts. Data from 172 teachers revealed significant…

With higher education costs consistently outpacing inflation and public funding declining, college affordability has become a critical barrier to economic mobility for middle- and low-income families. While College Savings Accounts (CSAs), or 529 plans, offer tax-advantaged vehicles for college savings, their adoption patterns and educational…