Digital competence (DC) has become a key element for future teachers in the effort to guarantee a high-quality education system that responds to the needs of the 21st century. For this reason, numerous studies have tried to evaluate the DC of university students in education degrees, although very few have focused on the differences according to…

This study aimed to juxtapose the impacts of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology implemented within a three-dimensional (3D) virtual environment against PBL in a conventional face-to-face setting, along with a control group, on students' learning performance, conceptual comprehension, and spatial aptitude. The investigation concentrated…

In this essay, I use autoethnography to investigate the multiple adaptations of the (instructor's) performative body in the classroom, both online and in-person, due to COVID-19. Specifically, attuning to these adaptations makes space for reclamation of the (instructor's) performative body in pedagogical spaces by re-engaging embodied pedagogy.…

Background: Assessing the psychological needs of students and employees as they return to campus is crucial to resuming University life in a safe and secure way. The current research aimed to explore how safety concerns, anticipatory worry, and mitigation efforts affected the well-being of individuals within a campus community. Methods: A…

Despite being considered the 'new normal' for many workers since the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a dearth of applied research on hybrid working, especially in the context of inclusivity. This study uses the Behaviour Change Wheel to examine barriers, which hinder, and enablers, which help, to support hybrid working after the COVID-19 pandemic and…

Middle leaders were required to navigate the complexities of educational disruption and respond to internal and external demands throughout the pandemic. This shifting educational context necessitated a sensemaking process to better understand and act on the issues which gave rise to ambiguities in their school environment. This study investigated…

The increasing need for innovative constructivist learning approaches in college STEM subject domains has necessitated the use of flipped instruction which infuses computer-assisted learning with face-to-face learning to achieve optimal learning. This meta-analysis investigates the effect of flipped instruction and the conditions under which it is…

This study aimed to evaluate the academic success of traditional undergraduate students in online general education coursework. This quantitative study uses student grades and credit completion data to examine differences between online and face-to-face students and the extent of those differences. When comparing the two modalities, the findings…

Based on results collected through a comprehensive needs assessment of farmers market (FM) vendors in Pennsylvania, the purpose of this study was to develop and pilot-test a customized, food safety training program for FM vendors. A customized 3-hour, in-person, training program was developed and pilot tested. Using pre- and post-test assessment…

Supplemental instruction (SI) has been shown to be effective in increasing student success in a wide variety of disciplines. Our study investigated the impact of the number of SI sessions attended on student success on exams and the effectiveness of remote SI compared to face-to-face (FTF) SI. Data were gathered for nearly 1,200 students enrolled…

Learning performance is an important indicator of online learning, is related to the quality of online education and the performance of students. Previous studies have found that learners' learning performance is related to learning motivation and academic emotion, but the role of non-intellectual factors such as academic emotion has received less…

We are experiencing a transitional period in education: from the traditional, face to face teaching model to new teaching and learning models that apply modern pedagogical approaches, utilize technological achievements and respond to current social needs. For a number of reasons including the recent pandemic covid-19 situation, technology enhanced…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore outcomes of a remote synchronous mindfulness program (RSMP) for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) students. Method: Twenty-nine MS-SLP students initially enrolled in the program and completed the pretest, which consisted of demographic questions, the Perceived Stress Scale…

Objectives: This study examines how the transition to remote delivery during the spring of 2020 affected student learning in the basic communication course. Methods: Participants in three different course delivery modes (face-to-face, online, and live interactive) were enrolled in a public speaking course with standardized adaptive reading…

Blended learning (a combination of in-class and online learning) is growing as a popular form of education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this style of education presents many issues for educators and students, related to teacher preparation, mental health, and technological expectations. Although these issues are frustrating…