This is Volume 16, number 2 of Computers in Schools and uses case studies and research to focus on the integration of computing and Information Technology into the classroom. The case studies illustrate successful experiences of teachers harnessing the power of technology to enrich and enhance teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.

Choose the right hardware and software for your school!This unique book is the first systematic work on evaluating and assessing educational information technology. Here you?ll find specific strategies, best practices, and techniques to help you choose the educational technology that is most appropriate for your institution. Evaluation and Assessment in Educational Information Technology will show you how to measure the effects of information technology on teaching and learning, help you d...

This important book focuses on creating new ideas for using educational technologies such as the Internet, the World Wide Web, and various software packages to further research and statistics. You will explore on-going debates relating to the theory of research, research methodology, and successful practices. Information Technology in Educational Research and Statistics also covers the debate on what statistical procedures are appropriate for what kinds of research designs.

This volume provides five exploratory studies on the constraints and affordances of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically examining ChatGPT’s applications among preservice teachers preparing to teach multilingual learners. Through detailed analysis of classroom implementation, student perceptions, and pedagogical outcomes, this collection offers groundbreaking insights into how large language models can transform teacher preparation programs. Three studies present firsthand accounts o...

The book not only provides empirical evidence of challenges faced by educators and learners during COVID-19 but also gives fresh insights on how educators and education administrators may act proactively to prepare for an emergency situation.The school year of 2020 was unlike any other. Globally, the outbreak of COVID-19 impacted leaners and educators in all levels. Many learners were forced to rapidly transit from face-to-face to online learning, while educators were required to h...

This book problematizes and explores appropriate ways of using AI technology that can augment educational practice, especially in K-12 teaching and learning.Since the launch of OpenAI ChatGPT in November 2022, people have been debating “to chat or to cheat” while more and more educators have started to explore “to add or to integrate” it into teaching and learning. A list of questions has been on the way. What can ChatGPT produce? How accurate can the contents produced by the GPT b...

The third edition of the Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) for Educators addresses the concept and implementation of technological pedagogical content knowledge. One of the most highly cited and widely recognized frameworks in educational technology, the TPACK construct provides teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to meaningfully integrate technology into teaching in specific content areas. This thorough, substantive revision explores the...

The rise of generative AI reshapes curriculum and assessment in education. As AI-driven platforms become accessible, traditional methods of teaching and evaluating knowledge are challenged. Educators now utilize curricula redesigns that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, and ethical AI use, skills that are essential in an evolving technological landscape. Assessment strategies must evolve to ensure authenticity, fairness, and relevance in an era where AI can generat...

Increased accessibility to technology has resulted in increased educational use; however despite its positive impact, technology has not facilitated the wholesale educational reform that so many of us have hoped for. Journal of Research on Technology in Education ( JRTE) editor Lynne Schrum suggests that this may be remedied by developing a new research agendaone that connects educators and researchers, and looks not only at the past, but provides direction for the future. In Consideration...

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming educational practice, creating new possibilities for teaching, learning, assessment, and professional development. While interest in GenAI within education continues to grow, much of the existing research has focused on mainstream learning environments, leaving important questions about its role in special and inclusive education largely unexplored. For learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), GenAI ...

Cultivate meaningful learning schoolwide. Taking a practical approach to instructional planning, the authors outline research-based planning tools and illustrate how teachers, leaders, and administrators can use these tools in everyday practice. Discover powerful strategies and guidelines for developing quality lessons, setting learning objectives, planning differentiated instruction, and designing technology-integrated learning to effectively teach and challenge every student.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) transforms education at every level, from early childhood classrooms to higher education and specialized learning environments. As AI technologies become embedded in instructional design, assessment, student support, and institutional policy, educators face unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. AI in education acts as a collaborative partner, one that personalized learning, enhances creativity, supports differentiation, and ...