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Inclusion Of Muslim Perspectives In The International Baccalaureate Economics And Business Curriculum, Farida Salim

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This paper deals with the idea of inclusion as a means to transform the school culture where all the pupils are cherished and fully represented in the learning experience despite their individual difference. The focus is on epistemic inclusion in the curriculum of international education (IE). The aims of IE reaffirmed by the UNESCO and the essential elements of IE are in-line with inclusive education. However, IE have been critiqued of being western in its construct. IE can neither be truly international nor inclusive if it fails to appreciate and appropriate non-western knowledge in an equitable manner. The paper is …

Ranking Of Indian Institution Of Technology (Iits) In Global And Indian Ranking System: A Comparative Study, Mukesh Behera, Rajan Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Rankings at both the international and national scales are becoming more significant in higher education in every corner of the world. Higher education institutions are ranked in a variety of national as well as global lists. The current study evaluates the academic achievements of Indian Institutes of Technology in national as well as global rankings, including those produced by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE), Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), and Atal Ranking of Institutions.

Empowering Student Success: Unlocking The Potential Of Project-Based Steel Design Education, Aly Mousaad Aly

Faculty Publications

In the pursuit of student success, it is essential to acknowledge that a singular teaching style does not universally cater to all students. The educator's crucial role lies in creating an optimal learning environment that fosters students' endeavors to excel. This endeavor transcends mere classroom success or employment prospects, encompassing a broader impact on societal well-being. An experiential learning approach, where students actively engage in practical tasks, emerges as the most effective mode of instruction. Integrating project-based learning activities into the curriculum holds immense potential for enhancing student learning. Additionally, the utilization of analysis software tools like FTool and STAAD …

Be The Spark: Institutional Recommendations For Open Educational Resources, Jenni Breems, Christopher Doll

Staff Work

It began with a conversation in 2018. How could a consortium of private academic libraries in Iowa promote the use of open educational resources (OER) at their institutions? We could see the potential. An OER is defined as “a teaching, learning, or research resource that is offered freely to users in at least one form and that either resides in the public domain or has been released under an open copyright license that allows for its free use, reuse, modification, and sharing with attribution” (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, Citation2021). The Iowa Private Academic Libraries consortium (IPAL) has …

Lecturers' Academic Self-Concept And The Use Of Artificial Intelligence Tools On Scholarly Output In Lagos State University Of Education, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye Phd, Cln, Lazarus Gift Nneka Phd, Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated lecturers’ academic self-concept and use of artificial intelligence tools on scholarly output in Lagos State University of Education, Nigeria. This is to ascertain lecturers’ academic self-concept and artificial intelligence tools in their scholarly output. The descriptive research design was adopted, and total enumeration was used for the study; a total of 179 lecturers participated in the study. A structured questionnaire tagged ‘Academic Self-concept, Artificial Intelligence, and Lecturers’ Scholarly Output (ASAILSO’) with a reliability coefficient of 0.81 was used for data collection. Four research questions were answered from the data collected; the result showed lecturers were confident in …

Assessing Artificial Intelligence Readiness Of Faculty In Higher Education: Comparative Case Study Of Egypt, Ayatallah Ali

Theses and Dissertations

The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been gaining considerable attention from many countries worldwide due to its rapid development and its potential benefits in different sectors. One of the leading global sectors that are currently considering the adoption of AI is the education sector. As a developing country, Egypt is gradually realizing the importance of AI and has begun considering the integration of AI in numerous sectors. Despite the importance of the field, there is a lack of published research on the integration of AI in education in Egypt or on the readiness levels of any stakeholders in the …

The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education: A Study On Faculty Perspectives In Universities In Egypt, Farah S. Sharawy

Theses and Dissertations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that is transforming various aspects of society, including higher education. This paper examines faculty perspectives from five different institutions; The American University in Cairo (AUC), The German University in Cairo (GUC), The Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST), Ain Shams University, and Cairo University, on the use of AI in higher education in teaching and learning in Egypt, with all its challenges and resources available to support it, and how it can be used to achieve equity and accessibility. This research was conducted through a qualitative study using semi-structured one- on-one interviews …

Pursuing Professional Learning By Using Social Media: How Do Instructional Designers Apply Self-Regulated Learning?, Pauline Salim Muljana, Tian Luo

Educational Leadership & Technology Faculty Publications

The instructional design and technology field are dynamic, requiring instructional designers to stay abreast through timely professional learning. Social media offers characteristics to collapse the time, geographical, and financial limitations of informal professional learning, but challenges exist. Continuous professional learning requires proactive actions, wherein self-regulated learning (SRL) plays an important role. However, not all professionals know the effective strategies to promote SRL skills. This study examines instructional designers’ (N = 17) experiences of professional learning on social media through an SRL lens. Data collected through semi-structured interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings include SRL strategies conducted by instructional designers …

Beyond Certification: Innovative Strategies To Tackle The Teacher Shortage, Abbigail Lp Morris

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

This article challenges educational leaders to look beyond alternative routes for teaching certification and more towards an increased collaboration between districts and universities to help alleviate the teacher shortage issue in Kentucky. It specifically highlights the works of Omaha Public School District and the University of Nebraska Omaha as a model for proactive teacher pipeline.

How Do We Respond To Generative Ai In Education? Open Educational Practices Give Us A Framework For An Ongoing Process, Anna Mills, Maha Bali Phd, Lance Eaton

Faculty Journal Articles

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Predictors Of Secondary School Students’ Future Technological Academic And Professional Readiness: A Study Of Teachers And Students’ Factors In Learning Online, Autumn H. Ottenad

Education Dissertations

This research endeavors to investigate the factors that influence satisfaction with online learning among secondary students in hybrid or blended environments in the United States. With a focus on social-emotional learning and digital citizenship, the study begins the exploration and the impact of teacher interactions, teaching presence, self-management of learning, and academic self-efficacy on students’ satisfaction with learning online and how this satisfaction can impact their future readiness to use technology effectively. The study involved a sample of 320 secondary students and a supplemental survey of 32 teachers who completed online surveys that took no longer than 10 minutes to …

Effectiveness Of Classdojo Program In Modifying The Behavior Of The Basic Stage Students In Privet Schools, Hadeel Sh. Al-Salaymeh, Manal Altawalbeh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study investigates the impact of using the ClassDojo Program to modify the behavior of the basic stage students in Jordan. To achieve the study objectives, the quasi-experimental approach is adopted for one group. The study sample consisting of one group of (44) boys and girls from the 3rd grade at Al-Hoffaz Academy in the Capital Governorate Amman is purposefully selected. A study instrument is developed, and its validity and reliability are ensured. The study is applied in the second semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The findings of the study indicate that there is a statistically significant difference between …

Degree Of Usability Of University Competence Exam For Classroom Teacher In Jordanian Universities In Light Of Some Variables, Jihad Ahmed Al Enati, Yousef Murwih Faour

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The article aimed to investigate the degree of usability of university competence exam for classroom teacher in Jordanian universities from the point of view of the students dealing with it in light of some variables: gender (male, female), university type (public, private and UNRWA) and the academic achievement. To achieve this goal, the descriptive survey methodology was used. The sample of the study consisted of (560) male and female students who were selected using the stratified cluster method from students who applied for the university competence exam in the second semester (2020/2021). To assess the degree of usability of university …

The Effect Of Using The Two Infographic Patterns (Fixed And Motion) On Teaching The Arabic Language Among Kindergarten Students In Madaba Governorate, Manal Altawalbeh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The article aimed to identify the effect of using the two infographic patterns (fixed and Motion) on teaching the Arabic language among kindergarten students in Madaba Governorate(Jordan). To achieve the objective of the study, the semi-experimental approach was used, and the study sample was chosen by the intentional method, and it consisted of (45) male and female kindergarten students in the schools of the Golden Shining Academy for the first semester (2022/2023), and the students were distributed into two groups: the experimental group The first group consisted of (23) male and female students who were taught using fixed infographics, and …

The Effect Of Using Two Patterns Of Augmented Reality On Sixth Graders For Science Subject Achievement Of Critical Thinking Abilities (A Comparative Study), Tahani Yasin Almalaji, Mohammad M. Al-Hileh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The article aimed to investigate the effect of using two patterns of augmented reality on the academic achievement of sixth-grade students in science and in developing their critical thinking skills. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study sample consists of two experimental groups: the first group consisted of (45) students who learned by augmented reality (projection pattern), and the second consisted of (45) students who learned augmented reality (GIS pattern). Two tests (multiple choice) were prepared, one to measure academic achievement in science (30 items) and the other test to measure …

Perception Of External Control, Effort Expectancy And Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Undergraduates In Selected Universities In Nigeria, Bayor Odelami, Oluyomi Folorunso, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the relationship between external control, effort expectancy and use of EIRs among undergraduates in two selected universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey research design of correlational type was adopted for this study across undergraduates in Ajayi Crowther University (N=1,619) and Lead City University (N=2,046), with a total population of 3,665. The study found that both independent variables of external control and effort expectancy had individual significant relationship with undergraduates’ use of EIRs. Also, there was a significant positive relationship between perception of external control and effort expectancy in the use of EIRs. Both independent variables when …

Effectiveness Of One-To-One Device Programs On Academic Achievement For Students From Lower Socioeconomic Backgrounds, Nathaniel D. Craig

Student Theses and Dissertations

With the increased use of technology in the world today, the realm of education has not been immune. Schools around the country have implemented expensive one-to-one device programs with little research-based evidence that they are beneficial for student achievement. With an increased focus on student achievement for federal and state accountability, it is critical that school districts and stakeholders make decisions, especially financial ones, that benefit student academic performance. Critical Discourse Analysis provided a guiding framework to analyze the conflicting language that surrounded the use of devices in education. Studies argued that the use of technology and devices in education …

Becoming An Effective Digital Educator: A Case Study Of Technology Preparation In A Novel Preservice Teacher Internship Program, Stephanie Milner

Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology Dissertations

The purpose of this case study was to explore one teacher preparation program's internship model as implemented in one school district and discover the extent to which training for teaching with technology was integrated into the process. It also aimed to understand how former intern teachers felt the entire preparation program equipped them for technology-rich instruction during their first year of full-time teaching. Internship program documents and lesson plans were analyzed, and early career teachers, mentor teachers, school administrators, and internship program coordinators were interviewed individually. Classroom observations were conducted for the lesson plans analyzed. Findings spotlighted the district’s technology-friendly …

Assessing Student Empowerment In Mobile-Assisted Extensive Reading In A University Setting, Misdi Misdi, Nunung Nurjannah, Suwarno Suwarno, Kardi Nurhadi, Anna Riana Suryanti Tambunan Ant

The Qualitative Report

Mobile-assisted language learning and its impact on students’ learning outcomes have been examined as one of the attractive methods in English extensive reading (ER). Yet, studies investigating mobile-assisted extensive reading on students’ empowerment are scarcely reported. Grounded in a learning empowerment scale, this research aimed to assess students’ empowerment toward the enactment of mobile-assisted extensive reading in a private university in Indonesia. This case study involved students (n=27) from the Department of English Education at the university. All participants were voluntarily recruited according to the research protocol assigned by the department. All data were garnered from closed-ended questionnaires, reflective journal …

How Are Senior Citizens Capable To Cope With The World Of Digital Natives?, Hely Westerholm, Pirjo Takanen-Körperich

International Journal for Business Education

This study discusses the continuously growing threat to the senior citizens*), later called seniors, who can be isolated from the society if their digital competences and experiences are too poor in today’s digital world. It has been noted that to cope with one’s pursuits seniors need to actively construct and maintain their capabilities in ways that are flexible in the world of the digital devices, in response to the changing vicissitudes of life. Thus, the claim above illuminates the issue that the ability to learn from experiences is highly valued in the digital world.

The seniors are obliged to closely …