Few women major in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at the undergraduate level. Given the drive to attract and retain students in general, and women in STEM in particular, educational institutions need to know what resources and services might help support these students in their work. This study seeks to provide…

The objectives of this study were 1) to study education administrators' exertion of authority 2) to compare education administrators' exertion of authority under Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The variables were divided by the administrators' experiences and the sizes of the institutions. The population in this study was…

The COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to shift from traditional face-to-face instruction to online learning, presenting unprecedented challenges for math teachers. This study aimed to explore the barriers that math teachers face when teaching math online. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 62 math teachers…

Purpose: In the last few decades, the growth in management institutions in India has become significant. The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions also have started offering management programmes at various levels. In the ODL scenario, the learning path has been shifting from the traditional Self-Learning Material (SLM)-based model to…

The coronavirus outbreak significantly disrupted human life, including education, where in-person classes were cancelled, with online-only instruction the only feasible option. The crisis offered previously disadvantaged communities opportunities to leap into a new digital trajectory. The study aimed to analyse higher education institutions'…

This is a study of the digital divide across African based higher educational institutions using the SCImago Institutions Rankings and other country level technology variables as predictors. Based on the study and past studies, a consolidated rankings of higher educational institutions by country as the dependent variable was analyzed using…

Purpose: The massive expansion of digital platform has been responsible for the widespread progressive engagement created amongst learners and educators. The practice of requiring student feedback on online learning services ensures that teacher education continues to advance its strategic approach to online learning. This paper aims to examine…

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on everyone's lives. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, people were ordered to stay at home, whether or not they were infected. Due to psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression, these lockdowns had major consequences to one's mental health. The study aimed to…

This study aims to elaborate the structural model of factors affecting access to digital technology in the context of vocational school teachers (VSTs) based on their geographical areas (urban and suburban). We used surveys for data collection; the instrument was translated, piloted, and validated. For the analysis, we utilized two partial least…

Research Findings: With individuals' increased access to information and communication technologies (ICT) in many places around the world, the definition of the digital divide has become more complicated than referring to differences in accessing technologies. As early childhood education (ECE) may impact children's life-long learning and…

Technology has become an integral part of the teaching and learning process in the current educational landscape, revolutionizing students' learning experiences in alternative and traditional educational settings. However, despite having access to various tech tools that support student learning, an achievement gap still exists, and many students…

Higher education (HE) in India has seen an exponential growth phase over the last two decades. Challenges of meeting expansion demands along with goals of equity and quality have underpinned discussions on educational reforms as well. The dynamics of market-supported increased access have compromised on goals of equity, whereas the role of…

Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into the daily lives of young children. However, disparities in access and use quality, known as the 'digital divide,' persist. Parents play a crucial role in narrowing this divide during early childhood, but the underlying mechanisms remain inconclusive. This study investigates how family…

Digital divides mean that marginalized groups such as adults who speak English as a second or other language (ESOL) are less likely to have access to online instruction. Higher levels of English proficiency are associated with better health and employment; therefore, access to ESOL classes is essential. We investigated how sociodemographics and…

Literature shows that navigating transitions from traditional single-cell classrooms to innovative learning environment (ILEs) calls for careful considerations. The importance of professional learning and development (PLD) in supporting teachers to thrive in educational transition has been continuously emphasised. Even though the key role of PLD…