Willingness and ability of LCPS to pay Ilm: A for products and services - AOE Research; Qazilbash, Zulfiqar (2019)

Teachers resistance towards change in Punjab public schools: implications for school effectiveness - Arif, Seema; Riasat, Lubna (7th International Conference on Research in Education, 2019)
Teachers’ resistance to change has become a perennial phenomenon which educational sector had to deal with because without the active involvement and commitment of teachers, change and reform policies are prone to failure. The urge to explore the reasons behind teachers’ resistance towards any change and need to modify some policies to minimize this factor, motivated the researcher to conduct this research. The aim of present descriptive research is to identify reasons for teacher’s resistance towards reform agenda introduced by previous government of Punjab (2013-18). Using simple random sampling 28 public schools of tehsil Model Town district of Lahore were taken as sample of the study; each school was taken as cluster and all teachers were approached to fill the questionnaire, however, final data constituted only 295 questionnaires. Self-developed questionnaire, comprising 36 items further categorized into eight factors was used as tool. Both descriptive (means & Standard Deviation) and inferential (correlation & regression) were applied. The research has concluded that role of school principal and management’s implementation strategy have strong link with positive attitude of teacher towards adapting for change. Hence, it is important that principals must manage doubts and fears of teachers about change to counteract resistance and negative attitude towards change.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Learner access to resources for eLearning and preference for eLearning delivery mode in distance education programs in Ghana - Arthur-Nyarko, Emmanuel; Kariuki, Moses Githua (International Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Academy for Education Planning and Management and Annual Status of Education Report - ASER (2019)

Annual Status of Education Report - ASER (ASER, 2019)

Annual Status of Education Report - ASER Pakistan (2019)

School Education in Pakistan: A Sector Assessment - Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2019)

Improving School Performance through School Ranking: The Double-Edged Sword of Accountability - Atuhurra, Julius; Kaffenburger, Michelle (RISE Programme, 2019)

How Can Schools Support Parents’ Engagement in their Children’s Learning? Evidence from Research and Practice - Axford, Nick; Berry, Vashti; Lloyd, Jenny; Moore, Darren; Rogers, Morwenna; Hurst, Alison; Blockley, Kelly; Durkin, Hannah; Minton, Jacqueline (EEF, 2019)
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

Teaching linear algebra supported by GeoGebra visualization environment - Aytekin, Cahit; Kiymaz, Yasemin (Acta Didactica Napocensia, 2019)
Linear algebra differs from other mathematics courses because of the special difficulties that students have in understanding the concepts. Teaching without concretizing the concepts of Linear Algebra encouraged students to memorize definitions of concepts and rules has been articulated. Many researches show that technology-supported teaching is effective in concretizing abstract concepts. In this study, it was examined how pre-service mathematics teachers relate the definitions of concepts (linear combination, linear dependency/independency and spanning) and their visual equivalents in R[superscript 2] and R[superscript 3]. The study was conducted with four students who attended the Linear Algebra-2 course in the Elementary Mathematics Teaching, Faculty of Education of a state university in Turkey. The study was conducted by the teaching experiment method. Interviews were conducted using activities prepared in the GeoGebra program. It was observed that the participants used these concepts in very flexible way and they established a relationship between visualization and definitions in a very short time compared to the time spent during an educational period.
Keywords: Algebra; Computer Software; Definitions; ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE); Educational Technology; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Teachers; Postsecondary Education; Preservice Teachers; Teaching Methods; Technology Uses in Education; Turkey; Visualization; __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2099267; __finaldtb

BAG - BAG Innovation Ltd (2019)

Preparing teacher education students to integrate mobile learning into elementary education - Bai, Hua (TechTrends, 2019)
The wide adoption of mobile technology has greatly influenced K-12 education. In teacher education programs, it is necessary for educators to train teacher education students to use mobile technology for educational purpose. This paper reports an exploratory effort in preparing elementary education students for mobile learning. The participants’ perceptions of mobile learning and intended use of mobile technology were examined through the analyses of their online discussion posts, responses to survey items and their projects. Their perceived benefits of mobile learning, limitations of mobile technology, their intended implementation of mobile learning and the challenges they anticipated were reported. Implications and recommendations were discussed regarding the knowledge of mobile apps, pedagogical practices and some non-instructional issues.

Reimagining digital literacies from a feminist perspective in a postcolonial context - Bali, Maha (Media and Communication, 2019)

Using Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Banes, David; Hayes, Anne; Kurz, Christopher; Kulshalnagar, Raja (University Research Co., LLC, 2019)

Using information communications technologies (ICT) to implement universal design for learning - Banes, David; Hayes, Anne; Kurz, Christopher; Kushalnagar, Raja (USAID, 2019)

Progotir Pathey, Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, Survey Findings Report - Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS); UNICEF Bangladesh (Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 2019)

Un potencial con barreras: La participación de las mujeres en el área de Ciencia y Tecnología en Argentina | Publications - Basco, Ana Inés; Lavena, Cecilia (2019)

Engaging Teachers with Technology Increased Achievement, Bypassing Teachers Did Not - Beg, Sabrin A.; Lucas, Adrienne M.; Halim, Waqas; Saif, Umar (NBER Working Papers, 2019)
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.
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Beyond the Basics: Improving Post-Primary Content Delivery through Classroom Technology - Beg, Sabrin; Lucas, Adrienne M; Halim, Waqas; Saif, Umer (2019)
Using an RCT in middle schools in Pakistan, we test the eﬀect of a governmentimplemented in-class technology and brief teacher training intervention on student achievement in grade level mathematics and science. After only 4 months of exposure, student achievement increased by 0.2-0.3 standard deviations on math and science tests, 52 to 120 percent more than the control group, and students were more likely to pass the provincially standardized high stakes exams. Increased eﬀorts by both students and teachers indicate a complementarity between technology and other inputs in education production. At a scale of 100 schools, this program is extremely cost-eﬀective.

Government Policy for the Internet Must Be Rights-Based and User-Centred | United Nations - Ben-Hassine, Wafa (2019)

Research commentary: Data-driven computationally intensive theory development - Berente, N.; Seidel, S; Safadi, H. (Information Systems Research, 2019)
Keywords: _Added-ailr-2024

How behavioral science can empower parents to improve children's educational outcomes - Bergman, Peter (Behavioral Science & Policy, 2019)
Parents powerfully influence their children’s educational outcomes. Yet psychological and informational barriers impede parents’ ability to engage with their children in ways that improve outcomes: parents tend to have inflated perceptions of their children’s performance, which can deter them from taking helpful steps to effectively support their learning, and parenting is complex. Limited cognitive bandwidth for coping with complexities can steer parents’ attention away from actions that have long-term benefits for their children and toward actions yielding immediate returns. Poor school-to-parent communication and poverty exacerbate all of these problems. In this article, the author demonstrates how providing timely, actionable information to parents can lower these barriers and help parents engage with their children more productively from kindergarten through high school. Moreover, providing this information can improve educational outcomes at low cost.

Teachers' Preferences for Proximity and the Implications for Staffing Schools: Evidence from Peru - Bertoni, Eleonora; Elacqua, Gregory; Hincapie, Diana; Méndez, Carolina; Paredes, Diana (Inter-American Development Bank, 2019)
Keywords: C:Peru; _C:Peru PER

Causes of Girls Drop out from Primary Schools in Tehsil Bahrain District Swat, KPK Pakistan - Bibi, Aqsa; Ahmad, Waqar (Asian Journal of Contemporary Education, 2019)
Getting education is very important for both boys and girls. However, there are female children who do not complete school cycle and leave school before its completion which is one of the concerning issues for the Ministry of Education in Pakistan. To know why these girls drop out of school, the study provides some brief information on it. To get information on the above issue, structured interviews were used. The study was conducted in 4 Girls primary schools of Tehsil Bahrain district SWAT. Data was collected from sample of 80 respondents, in which (11 dropout girls from Govt Girls Primary School Madyan Swat, 16 from Govt Girls Primary School Ayeen Swat, 22 dropout girls from Girls Primary School Darolai Swat, 3 dropout girls from Girls Primary School Jail Bahrain Swat. 20 mothers of the dropout students and 8 teachers. After collecting information, some of the main causes for the dropout were found as work to earn some money for support of family (poverty), moving from one place to another, culture of the village, punishment, teachers' behavior, long distance from house to school and lack of text books and facilities. By looking to the findings of the study, there is a need of other researches in the area.
Keywords: Child Labor; Cultural Influences; Dropout Research; Dropouts; Elementary School Students; Females; Foreign Countries; Individual Characteristics; Poverty; Student Attitudes

Theorising Effective Uses of Digital Technology with Activity Theory - Blayone, Todd J. B. (Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2019)
Effective uses of digital technologies are vital to full inclusion in a network society. Digital-abilities researchers have produced several major frameworks, but these have generally not incorporated socio-contextual perspectives. To explore this lacuna, and engage in a reflective act of theorisation, activity theory is used to conceptualise four sub-systems of digitally mediated action. Eschewing technological determinism, humans are positioned as active agents capable of identifying, taking up, modifying and even subverting established technology uses in pursuit of meaningful objectives. At the same time, attention is given to contextual conditions shaping diverse activity systems supported by assemblages of humans and machines. Having theorised effective digital-technology uses through the lens of activity theory, the author reflects on this conceptual apparatus itself. In so doing, activity theory is characterised as a fertile, if complex and contested, future-oriented tradition that challenges individual-social dichotomies and addresses both humans and machines as mediators of activity, development and learning.
Keywords: Automation; Computer Use; Cultural Influences; Educational Technology; Group Activities; Information Technology; Man Machine Systems; Social Theories; Technology Uses in Education

Why is School-based Management (SBM) in Cambodia? - Bo, Chankoulika (2019)

What works now? : evidence-informed policy and practice - Boaz, Annette; Davies, Huw; Fraser, Alec; Nutley, Sandra (Policy Press, 2019)
Building substantially on the earlier, landmark text, What Works? (Policy Press, 2000), this book brings together key thinkers and researchers to provide a contemporary review of the aspirations and realities of evidence-informed policy and practice. The text is clearly structured and provides sector-by-sector analysis of evidence use in policy-making and service delivery. It considers some cross-cutting themes, including a section of international commentaries, and concludes by looking at lessons from the past and prospects for the future.

wwwlitbaskets.io, an IT artifact supporting exploratory literature searches for Information Systems research - Boell, SK; Wang, B (2019)
Keywords: _Added-ailr-2024; ⛔ No DOI found

CASEL's framework for systemic social and emotional learning - Borowski, T. (Establishing Practical Social-Emotional Competence Assessment Work Group, 2019)

From Distance Education to Open and Distance Learning: A Holistic Evaluation of History, Definitions, and Theories - Bozkurt, Aras; Bozkurt, Aras (Handbook of Research on Learning in the Age of Transhumanism, 2019)
As pragmatist, interdisciplinary fields, distance education (DE) and open and distance learning (ODL) transform and adapt themselves according to changing paradigms. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to examine DE and ODL from different perspectives to discern their future directions. The study concludes that DE and ODL are constantly developing interdisciplinary fields where technology has become a significant catalyst and these fields become part of the mainstream education. However, mainstreaming should be evaluated with caution, and there is a need to revisit core values and fundamentals where critical pedagogy would have a pivotal role. Besides, there is no single theory that best explains these interdisciplinary fields, and therefore, there is a need to benefit from different theoretical approaches. Finally, as a result of constant changes, we should keep the definition of both DE and ODL up-to-date to better explain the needs of the global teaching and learning ecosystem.

BRAC Education Programme Bangladesh - BRAC (2019)

Mobile literacy among Syrian refugee women teachers - Bradley, Linda; Bahous, Rima; Albasa, Ali (Research-publishing.net, 2019)
This research project investigates mobile literacy of Syrian refugee women teachers settled in Lebanon and Sweden. Our research provides input into Syrian refugee women teachers' professional aspirations and their connection to informal mobile learning. In both countries, training programs are used for these newly arrived teachers, enabling them to move forward in their careers, where digital and mobile learning play an important part. The purpose is to investigate how Syrian refugee women teachers are blending their teaching profession and vocational training with mobile literacy and digital technology. A qualitative method approach was applied, interviewing 20 refugee women in Lebanon and Sweden, all teachers from Syria. The outcomes show that the teachers are developing their vocational abilities in getting more career-oriented training in their areas of education by means of enhancing their language skills through mobile technology. [For the complete proceedings, see ED600837.]
Keywords: Career Development; Cross Cultural Studies; ERIC, Resources in Education (RIE); Faculty Development; Females; Foreign Countries; Handheld Devices; Informal Education; Information Technology; Land Settlement; Lebanon; Literacy; Occupational Aspiration; Refugees; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Sweden; Syria; Teacher Attitudes; Telecommunications; Videoconferencing; __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2095768; ___working_potential_duplicate; __finaldtb

Academic staff perspectives on technology for assessment (TfA) in higher education: A systematic literature review - Brady, Mairead; Devitt, Ann; Kiersey, Rachel A. (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
This paper presents a systematic literature review of academic staff experiences and perceptions of adopting Technology for Assessment OF/FOR/AS Learning in Higher Education. This paper is a qualitative synthesis of 65 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2012 and 2017 reporting on the use of technology for assessment (TfA). The results suggest that there are some efficiencies for staff in implementing TfA but this can come with a cost at the set-up and maintenance phases. Furthermore, results indicated that assessment design is not of foremost concern to academic staff when introducing TfA, but that a wide variety of pressures and both educational and operational drivers are present. There were inconclusive findings in relation to understandings of appropriate institutional environments and supports for TfA to flourish in higher education. There is a need for empirical research, particularly longitudinal investigations, of academic experiences of implementations of TfA to investigate sustainability of adoption. The imperative of exploring the academic staff perspective as the instigator and manager of both the technology and the student learning experience requires deep consideration as TfA adoption progresses.

Keeping the learning going: using mobile technology to enhance learning transfer - Brion, Corinne (Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2019)

Child Online Safety Universal Declaration - Broadband Commission (Broadband Commission, 2019)
There are more than 2 billion children under the age of 18, with the majority living in the developing countries in Sub Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean. Many children have access to and are being impacted by the Internet. They may also be exploited by its use in unthinkable ways, and … Child Online Safety Declaration Read More »

Research to Investigate Low Learning Achievement in Early Grade Numeracy (Standards 1–4) in Malawi: The victory of form over substance - Brombacher, Arnout (HEART, 2019)

The impact of mother tongue reading instruction in twelve Ugandan languages and the role of language complexity, socioeconomic factors, and program implementation - Brunette, Tracy; Piper, Benjamin; Jordan, Rachel; King, Simon; Nabacwa, Rehemah (Comparative Education Review, 2019)

Factors That Influence Teachers' Pedagogical Use of ICT in Secondary Schools: A Case of Ghana - Buabeng-Andoh, Charles (Contemporary Educational Technology, 2019)
Technology is perceived as a vital driving force for contemporary education. The Government of Ghana acknowledges the relevance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education, and it is financing ICT in secondary schools. However, most instructors are unwilling to integrate ICT into their teaching. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence secondary school teachers' ICT usage in schools. The participants were 376 teachers randomly selected from 24 public and private schools. The data collected from the participants were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. The results showed that teachers' use of ICT was still confined to basic and traditional activities such as search for information, class presentation etc. Internal and external factors were found to influence teachers' ICT usage. Also, female teachers reported that they use ICT more than male teachers. In general, this study has contributed to the literature regarding teachers' pedagogical use of ICT in secondary schools and also their gender differences in the use of ICT.
Keywords: Access to Computers; Competence; Computer Uses in Education; Foreign Countries; Gender Differences; Influence of Technology; Information Technology; Instructional Leadership; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Private Schools; Public Schools; Rural Schools; Secondary School Teachers; Secondary Schools; Self Efficacy; Teacher Attitudes; Technological Literacy; Technology Integration; Training; Urban Schools; ⛔ No DOI found

Expanding School Time and the Value of Computer-Assisted Learning: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in El Salvador - Buchel, Konstantin; Jakob, Martina; Kuhnhanss, Christoph; Steﬀen, Daniel; Brunetti, Aymo (2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Information and communications technologies in secondary education in sub-Saharan Africa: Policies, practices, trends, and recommendations - Burns, Mary; Santally, Mohammad Issack (Secondary Education in Africa: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work, 2019)

Educating 21st Century Children: Emotional Well-Being in the Digital Age - Burns, Tracey; Gottschalk, Francesca (OECD Publishing, 2019)
What is the nature of childhood today? On a number of measures, modern children’s lives have clearly improved thanks to better public safety and support for their physical and mental health. New technologies help children to learn, socialise and unwind, and older, better-educated parents are increasingly playing an active role in their children's education. At the same time, we are more connected than ever before, and many children have access to tablets and smartphones before they learn to walk and talk. Twenty-first century children are more likely to be only children, increasingly pushed to do more by “helicopter parents” who hover over their children to protect them from potential harm. In addition to limitless online opportunities, the omnipresent nature of the digital world brings new risks, like cyber-bullying, that follow children from the schoolyard into their homes. This report examines modern childhood, looking specifically at the intersection between emotional well-being and new technologies. It explores how parenting and friendships have changed in the digital age. It examines children as digital citizens, and how best to take advantage of online opportunities while minimising the risks. The volume ends with a look at how to foster digital literacy and resilience, highlighting the role of partnerships, policy and protection.

Broadening borders to build better schools: virtual professional learning communities - Carpenter, Daniel; Munshower, Paul (The International Journal of Educational Management, 2019)
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how rural teachers provided a PLC by leveraging virtual technologies to connect educators of like subject disciplines from several schools, foreign and domestic.Design/methodology/approachA phenomenological case study-based approach was leveraged to investigate established vPLCs at schools (Creswell, 2013; Stake, 2010). Qualitative data were collected from multiple sources to obtain rural teacher perceptions on the impact vPLCs had on their practice (Creswell, 2013).FindingsTeacher collaborative teams build relationships comparable to teams that met face to face as part of a similar PLC and PD experience. Participant reflections in this investigation showed that rural educators favored face-to-face meetings; however, vPLCs provided similar teacher experiences to that of the face-to-face PBL model. Results indicated that educators recognized virtual collaboration just as valuable a tool for enabling PLCs than face-to-face collaborations while still offering similarities to improved teacher practice.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was limited to teachers in rural settings in the USA (Texas) and in the Dominican Republic. The research was limited to teacher perceptions of change, and observed changes as part of their participation in a research-based virtual PLC model. The research was limited to the school setting over an academic year.Practical implicationsThe findings from this study have practical implications for rural teachers and school implementation of a professional learning community model.Originality/valueThe promise provided by this study is that vPLCs may provide opportunity for rural schools to provide a job-embedded professional development model (Croft et al., 2010) for otherwise isolated teachers (Barrett et al., 2015).
Keywords: Collaboration; Communities of Practice; Computer Mediated Communication; ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE); Education; Educational technology; Faculty Development; Learning; Meetings; Preferences; Professional development; Professional learning communities; Rural Schools; Rural schools; School districts; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher collaboration; Teachers; Teaching; Virtual professional learning communities; __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2095794; __finaldtb

Multilingual literacy transfer in rural South Africa: A technology-based impact study - Castillo, N.; Wagner, D.A. (International Review of Education, 2019)

Government Design Principles - Central Digital and Data Office (GOV.UK, 2019)
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.

Meeting them where they are: The use of Twitter in youth civic education - Chapman, A L (2019)

Teacher education for realities of 21st century learners in rural South Africa - Chigona, A.; Chigona, W. (Human learning in the digital era, 2019)

Educate! RCT 4-Year Follow-On (Interpretation Memo) - Chioda, L; Gertler, L; Gertler, P (2019)
Follow-up to a Randomized Controlled Trial which measured impact on students 4 years after completing the Educate! programme

Can Public Rankings Improve School Performance? Evidence from a Nationwide Reform in Tanzania - Cilliers, Jacobus; Mbiti, Isaac; Zeitlin, Andrew (2019)

Can Public Rankings Improve School Performance? Evidence from a Nationwide Reform in Tanzania - Cilliers, Jacobus; Mbiti, Isaac; Zeitlin, Andrew (2019)

Can public rankings improve school performance? Evidence from a nationwide reform in Tanzania - Cilliers, Jacobus; Mbiti, Isaac; Zeitlin, Andrew (Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE), 2019)

Can Public Rankings Improve School Performance? Evidence from a Nationwide Reform in Tanzania - Cilliers, Jacobus; Mbiti, Isaac; Zeitlin, Andrew (2019)

Language data for Nigeria - CLEAR Global (2019)
Find information about languages in Nigeria, thanks to our language data, including interactive and static language maps for Nigeria.

Payment by results in international development: Evidence from the first decade - Clist, Paul (Development Policy Review, 2019)
Donors would be sensible to limit themselves to either ‘small PbR’ (where the costs of PbR are minimised) or genuine ‘big PbR’ (where projects seek to maximise PBR’s benefits). The current evidence shows that projects outside these two categories are worse than traditional forms of aid. Evidence for ‘small PbR’ is mixed, while there is no evidence for ‘big PbR’ as it has yet to be tried.

FRAMEWORK FOR STAKEHOLDER INCLUSION IN THE TECHNOLOGY PLANNING PROCESS - CoAction Learning Lab (Penn State COACTION LEARNING LAB, 2019)

Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review - Coe, Rob; Rauch, C.J.; Kime, Stuart; Singleton, Dan (Evidence Based Education, 2019)
Keywords: C:England/International

Transforming Teacher Education and Learning in Ghana: The Impact of a Continuous Professional Development on Physics Teaching at the Colleges of Education - Coffie, Isaac Sonful (International journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2019)
The colleges of education in Ghana have been involved in a continuous professional development for over four years with support of Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL). The main purpose of this research was to assess the perceived impact of the continuous professional programme on physics teaching at the colleges of education. Descriptive cross sectional survey was used for the study. An online survey was conducted which was completed by 85 physics tutors. The survey data were analysed using means and standard deviations and ANOVA. It was found that the professional development is perceived by the physics tutors to have great impact on their teaching practice. It was also found out that there was no statistical significant difference in the perceived impact of the professional development based on tutors’ experience. It was concluded that if the student teachers who are being trained by these tutors will learn these ideas from their tutors and practice them, teaching at the basic schools will be more interactive, students-centered and gender responsive.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Blockchain Goes to School - Cognizant (2019)

Second Quarter Statistics Report for the Financial Year 2019/2020 - Communications Authority of Kenya (2019)

Human development report 2019: beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: inequalities in human development in the 21st century - Conceição, Pedro; United Nations Development Programme (2019)

Innovative Delivery of Education in Bangladesh Using Mobile Technology - Cristol, Dean; Abdulbaki, Anwar; Tuhin, Salah Uddin; Al-Sabbagh, Samah; Majareh, Maryam; Gimbert, Belinda (2019)
Given the increasing use and accessibility of mobile technology, a pilot study, “Innovative Delivery of Education in Bangladesh Using Mobile Technology” was carried out using mobile learning devices to both increase and enrich the delivery of educational services in a remote Bangladesh district. The APTUS system was used to allow learners’ connection to digital learning platforms and content without electricity or internet access. The researchers maintained that mobile learning associated with Project Based Learning can effect student learning in five ways: (1) contingent learning, changing experience students have by responding to the environment; (2) situated learning, in which learning occurs in the conditions applicable to the learning; (3) authentic learning connected to immediate learning goals; (4) context-aware learning, in which the environment and history affect learning; and (5) personalized learning. The results from this pilot research study provides evidence of the students achievement growth overtime and motivated to learn higher-order thinking technology enhanced skills when practical applications are supplemented with technology tools such as tablets. Students reported a heightened interest in science as a result of the project. Teachers maintained that their teaching skills were enhanced by the project and able to apply practical applications to teach science rather than lecturing and rote learning. Parents attributed the project for their children being more motivated to learn science inside and outside of the classroom. The study appears to have a positive impact on the three groups of the participants and should be scaled up to benefit more learning communities, especially in remote areas of Bangladesh.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Mobile learning and student cognition: A systematic review of PK-12 research using Bloom’s Taxonomy - Crompton, Helen; Burke, Diane; Lin, Yi-Ching (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
The rise of mobile learning in schools during the past decade has led to promises about the power of mobile learning to extend and enhance student cognitive engagement. The purpose of this study was to examine trends to determine the cognitive level students are involved in within mobile learning activities. This systematic review involved an aggregated and configurative synthesis of PK-12 mobile learning studies from 2010 to 16 and used Bloom’s Taxonomy as a theoretical framework for categorizing the cognitive level of student activities. Major new findings include that students are involved in activities at all six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. This study shows that over 60% of researchers are developing activities that require high levels of cognitive processing, a large increase from past studies. Nonetheless, 40% are integrating mobile devices in ways that keep students working with minimal cognitive processing. In both elementary and secondary studies, there was a 40/60% split in the use of lower versus high level thinking opportunities. New findings show that mobile devices were integrated into science, mathematics, social studies, literacy, art and special education. Studies in science settings were the majority of the studies (40%), followed by literacy (24%).
Keywords: Reviewed

Meeting the data challenge in education. A knowledge and innovation exchange (KIX) discussion paper | Documents | Global Partnership for Education - Crouch, L (GPE, 2019)
The purpose of this paper is to describe the current landscape in education data systems and spark discussion and debate around potential areas for KIX investment.

Meeting the data challenge in education: A knowledge and innovation exchange - Crouch, Luis (Global Partnership for Education, 2019)
The purpose of this paper is to describe the current landscape in education data systems and spark discussion and debate around potential areas for KIX investment.
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate

Creativity level of hearing impaired and hearing students of Federal College of Education - Daramola, Dorcas Sola; Bello, Muhinat Bolanle; Yusuf, Abdul Raheem; Amali, Ismaila Oteikwu O. (International Journal of Instruction, 2019)
This study investigated creativity Level of Hearing Impaired and Hearing Students of Federal College of Education in Oyo. Specifically, the study investigated the creativity level of hearing and hearing-impaired students. Also, a relationship between gender and onset of hearing loss and students’ creativity level were found out. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample a total of 248 second year students Nigerian Certification in Education (NCE II) of the School of Education who participated in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.76 was used to collect data for the study. The Findings showed that the creativity level of hearing-impaired students is significantly higher compared to their hearing peer. It was revealed that female hearing impaired students significantly show a higher level of creativity than their male peer. Also, post-lingual hearing-impaired students are significantly higher in creativity level than their pre-lingua peers. Based on these findings, it was recommended that mainstreaming approach of providing education services adopted by Federal College of Education in Oyo should be strengthened and adopted in all institution where hearing and hearingimpaired attend.
Keywords: ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Assessment of the Impact of the Jovem de Futuro Program on Learning - de Barros, Ricardo Paes; de Carvalho, Mirela; Franco, Samuel; Garcia, Beatriz; Henriques, Ricardo; Machado, Laura (World Bank, 2019)

No lost generation: Supporting the school participation of displaced Syrian children in Lebanon - de Hoop, Jacobus; Morey, Mitchell; Seidenfeld, David (Journal of Development Studies, 2019)
This study documents the impact of a cash transfer programme–known as the No Lost Generation Programme (NLG) and locally as Min Ila (‘from to’)–on the school participation of displaced Syrian children in Lebanon. An initiative of the government of Lebanon, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP), the programme provided cash for the benefit of children enrolled in afternoon shifts at public primary schools. It was designed to cover the cost of commuting to school and to compensate households for income forgone because children were attending school instead of working. Commuting costs and forgone income are two critical barriers to child school participation. The analysis relies on a geographical regression discontinuity design to identify the impact halfway through the first year of programme operation, the 2016/2017 school year. The analysis finds substantive impacts on school attendance among enrolled children, which increased by 0.5 days to 0.7 days per week, an improvement of about 20 per cent relative to the control group. School enrolment among Syrian children rose rapidly across all Lebanon’s governorates during the period of the evaluation, resulting in supply-side capacity constraints that appear to have dampened positive enrolment impacts.

Scaling Education Innovations in Complex Emergencies: Evidence From the Humanitarian Education Accelerator - De Hoop, Thomas; Ring, Hannah; Coombes, Andrea; Rothbard, Victoria; Holla, Chinmaya; Hunt, Kelsey; Seidenfeld, David; Connolly, Helen (2019)

Education Statistical Abstract 2016-2018 (Unpublished) - Department of Planning, Policy and Research (The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, 2019)

Research into Digital Accessibility and Literacy among School Teachers in Punjab: Research Report - DevTrio Consultants (British Council, 2019)

Blended learning to improve quality of primary education among underprivileged school children in India - Dey, P.; Bandyopadhyay, S. (Educ Inf Technol, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Realising the potential of technology in education: A strategy for education providers and the technology industry - DfE (Department for Education) (Department for Education, 2019)

DFID ethical guidance for research, evaluation and monitoring activities - DFID (2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

VfM Guidance: The 4th E Equity External Version - DFID (Department for International Development, 2019)

Understanding the Allocation of Public Personnel Across Government Health Facilities in Ghana - Diop, Binta Zahra; Awoonor-Williams, Koku; Ofosu, Anthony; Williams, Martin J (2019)
In order to deliver public services, governments must allocate scarce human and ﬁnancial resources across their territories, yet there is little systematic evidence on the productivity of these inputs or allocative eﬃciency with which governments allocate them. We study this by leveraging a unique panel dataset of service delivery, health outcomes, and human and ﬁnancial inputs in the universe of over 5,000 public health facilities in Ghana. Our research design allows us to estimate the marginal returns to health personnel and inputs, while controlling for unobserved heterogeneity across facilities. We document the roles and current distribution of the diﬀerent types of health workers and facilities within the health system, and investigate the relationship between patient volume and the number of health workers in a facility. We discuss implications for optimal staﬃng allocations and further research.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Bangladesh Primary Education Annual Sector Performance Report 2019 - Directorate of Primary Education (2019)

Government of Sierra Leone Education Data Hub - Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (2019)

Sierra Leone National Innovation and Digital Strategy (2019-2029). Digitization for all: Identity, Economy, and Governance - Directorate of Science, Technology & Innovation (Government of Sierra Leone, 2019)

Transforming the Education Workforce: Learning Teams for a Learning Generation - Education Commission (Education Commission, 2019)
The Education Commission's vision to strengthen, diversify, and transform the education workforce to deliver inclusive, quality education for all.
Keywords: C: International; ___working_potential_duplicate

Abracadabra (ABRA) - Education Endowment Foundation (2019)

A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the effectiveness of educational interventions to support children and young people with multi-sensory impairment. - Ellis, L; Douglas, G; Hewett, R; McLinden, T; Terlektsi, E; Wotten, AM; Ware, J; Williams, L (Welsh Government, 2019)

KitKit School Impact Summary 2016–2019 - Enuma, Inc. (2019)

ICT in girl-child education, a key factor for national development in Nigeria - Ezzeh, Peace Oguguo; Okoh, Kate Chinwe (South Eastern Journal of research and sustainable development (SEJRSD), 2019)
Keywords: Equity through Access; System Readiness; ⛔ No DOI found; ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Use of ICT by Biology Teachers in the Secondary Schools: Bangladesh Perspective - Farhana, Z; Chowdhury, S (Journal of Culture, Society and Development, 2019)
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have changed the pedagogy in education offering more student-centered learning incidents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of ICT by the biology teachers in teaching-learning process of secondary schools in Bangladesh. A total of 50 biology teachers from several secondary schools of Bangladesh participated in the study. It was found that teachers have better access to computer than the average populace of Bangladesh. They have working knowledge on Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and different web browsers. A good number of the teachers use computer for preparing their lectures, use internet for accessing educational materials, takes classes with multimedia with the support of ICT. However, about 17% to 25% were found to be not using these ICT means. Many teachers opined that they have less number of computers in the school to prepare for class work. They also assessed that hardware troubleshooting, software malfunction and unexpected power failure as challenges for using ICT. This paper recommends to provide continuous in-servicing training on ICT, interest free loan to teachers for purchasing laptop computer and to ensure technical support to overcome software and hardware problems in the schools.

National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030) - Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (2019)

National Implementation Guidelines for ICT in Education - Federal Ministry of Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2019)

National Policy on ICT in Education - Federal Ministry of Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2019)

National Policy on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education - Federal Ministry of Education (2019)

Mobile Solutions Technical Assistance and Research (mSTAR) - FHI360 (2019)
The FHI 360 Mobile Solutions Technical Assistance and Research (mSTAR) project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), increased access to and use of mobile and digital technologies by low-income individuals, civil society, local government institutions and private-sector stakeholders.

A cognitive assessment tool designed for data collection in the field in low-and middle-income countries - Ford, Cassie B.; Kim, Ha Yeon; Brown, Lindsay; Aber, J. Lawrence; Sheridan, Margaret A. (Research in Comparative and International Education, 2019)
The Rapid Assessment of Cognitive and Emotional Regulation (RACER) is a tablet-based assessment tool for children that measures executive function (EF) skills. Instructions that are brief and visually presented; game-like tasks are designed to easily engage children regardless of literacy level and variable test administration settings. RACER measures inhibitory control and working memory. This study presents the theoretical rationale and empirical evidence for tablet-based assessments of EF, the process of administering the RACER assessments. The current sample consists of students in Lebanon (N=1900) and Niger (N=850). The results indicate that individual differences in EF can be assessed by the RACER tablet tasks. Specifically, we demonstrate that EF scores are associated in expected ways with age and that tasks function similarly to what has been observed in high-income countries. The feasibility and utility for researchers, practitioners, and clinicians, of this cognitive assessment tool is discussed.

Playing Every Day on Sesame Street - Foulds, Kim; Bucuvalas, Abby (American Journal of Play, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Rethinking research partnerships: Evidence and the politics of participation in research partnerships for international development - Fransman, Jude; Newman, Kate (Journal of International Development, 2019)
This article responds to the drive for research partnerships between academics and practitioners, arguing that while potential benefits are clear, these are frequently not actualized resulting in partnerships that are ineffectual or worse, exacerbate damaging or inequitable assumptions and practices. In order to understand/improve partnerships, a systematic analysis of the interrelationship between what counts as evidence and dynamics of participation is proposed. Drawing on data from a seminar series and iterative analysis of seven case studies of partnerships between Higher Education Institutions and International Non-Governmental Organisations, the article concludes by suggesting substantial shifts in the theory and practice of partnerships. © 2019 The Authors Journal of International Development Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Keywords: INGOs; evidence; higher education; knowledge and power; participation; research partnerships

Liberia: Framework and Strategy Drawn up at UNESCO-MOE ICT in Education Policy Workshop - Front Page Africa (2019)
MONROVIA – UNESCO Liberia over the weekend ended a two-day workshop in Monrovia on ICT in Education, with participants building a consensus on a framework and strategy for a draft national policy on ICT in Education in country. The workshop is part of a UNESCO-CFIT project sponsored by the People’s Republic of China in collaboration […]

Funda Wande - YouTube - Funda Wande (2019)
Funda Wande is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to ensure that all learners in South Africa can read for meaning in their home language by the age of 10. We develop video and print materials to train teachers how to teach reading for meaning in Grades R–3. All our materials are freely available and are Creative Commons licensed, so anyone can use them. www.fundawande.org

Cameras in the classroom: Facial recognition technology in schools - Galligan, Claire (University of Michigan, 2019)

GDPR Definitions - GDPR (GDPR-Text.com | GDPR Text, Translation and Commentary, 2019)
For the purposes of this Regulation:...

Gender differences in computer and information literacy: An in-depth analysis of data from ICILS - Gebhardt, Eveline; Thomson, Sue; Ainley, John; Hillman, Kylie (Springer Nature, 2019)
This open access book presents a systematic investigation into internationally comparable data gathered in ICILS 2013. It identifies differences in female and male students’ use of, perceptions about, and proficiency in using computer technologies. Teachers’ use of computers, and their perceptions regarding the benefits of computer use in education, are also analyzed by gender. When computer technology was first introduced in schools, there was a prevailing belief that information and communication technologies were ‘boys’ toys’; boys were assumed to have more positive attitudes toward using computer technologies. As computer technologies have become more established throughout societies, gender gaps in students’ computer and information literacy appear to be closing, although studies into gender differences remain sparse. The IEA’s International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) is designed to discover how well students are prepared for study, work, and life in the digital age. Despite popular beliefs, a critical finding of ICILS 2013 was that internationally girls tended to score more highly than boys, so why are girls still not entering technology-based careers to the same extent as boys? Readers will learn how male and female students differ in their computer literacy (both general and specialized) and use of computer technology, and how the perceptions held about those technologies vary by gender.

Completed results of the 2019 Viet Nam population and housing census - General Statistics Office of Vietnam (2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Complexity leadership theory:: a framework for leading in Australian early childhood education settings - Gibbs, Leanne; Press, Frances; Wong, Sandie (Leadership in Early Education in Times of Change, 2019)
This conceptual and theoretical chapter focuses upon the challenges and opportunities of leading in Australian early childhood education (ECE). Leading and leadership in ECE is enacted within a complex landscape comprising complicated legislation, a volatile workforce, comprehensive standards of practice and a diversity of children and families. In that context, the chapter highlights the perceptions that reinforce the challenges of leading in ECE and goes on to discuss an alternative theoretical framework; -complexity leadership theory and complex adaptive systems theory. This framework is proposed as a way of thinking about the emergence of leadership in an environment where educators can

The State of ICT in Mozambique 2018 - Gillwald, Alison; Mothobi, Onkokame; Rademan, Broc (Research ICT Africa, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Effect of re-entry policy implementation on readmitted girls’ academic performance in mathematics in selected secondary schools of Mufulira District in Zambia - Gladys, Nsalamba; Alex, Simpande (International Journal of Data Science and Analysis, 2019)
Zambia is one of the countries in the Sub-Sahara Africa that has an established Re-Entry Policy. The policy was declared in 1997 and allows pregnant school girls to go to school. The aim is to create academically healthy learning institutions in which both girls and boys are free. As per findings of this research, the Re-Entry Policy has helped reduce gender discrepancies in terms of equity in education. Sad though, the paper has reviewed that most reentered girls fail mathematics, a thing that disadvantages them because mathematics is used as criteria of purity for admission into university and well-paid jobs. As such, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Re-Entry Policy implementation on readmitted girl’s performance in mathematics. In order to achieve this aim, a qualitative research approach guided by some research questions and objectives was undertaken. Data relating to the research was collected through interview guides and questionnaires, and analyzed using narrative techniques. Furthermore, purposive sampling technique was used because the study targeted a specific group of people and characteristics. The conclusion made through the findings of this paper were that the perceived poor performance in mathematics by reentered girls is a ‘socio construct’ and not solely due to the Re-Entry Policy. This implies that the implementation of the policy is what is key; hence, the variations in performance for reentered girls in individual schools.

Curriculum Leadership - Glatthorn, A; Boschee, F; Whitehead, B; Boschee, B (2019)

Achieving gender equality in and through education - Global Partnership for Education (2019)

Pakistan (Balochistan): Using technology to bring education to the most remote areas - Global Partnership for Education (2019)

Inclusive data charter - Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (2019)

What’s most broken? A tool to assist data-driven iterative improvement of an intelligent tutoring system - Goswami, Mononito; Mian, Shiven; Mostow, Jack (2019)

The Personal Data Protection Bill - Government of India (2019)

The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2019 - Government of Kenya (2019)

National ICT Policy (2019-2024) - Government of Liberia (2019)

Pakistan Economic Survey 2018–19 - Government of Pakistan. Economic Adviser's Wing, Finance Division (Government of Pakistan, 2019)
Keywords: auto_merged

Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan 2019-2023: Education for Development. - Government of Sierra Leone (2019)

ESSP Contract 2019: Example partnership contract - Government of Sindh (Government of Sindh, 2019)

School Education Sector Plan and Roadmap for Sindh - Government of Sindh (2019)

School Education Sector Plan and Roadmap for Sindh (2019–2024) - Government of Sindh. School Education & Literacy Department (2019)
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate

Plan national stratégique de développement (PNSD) 2019-2023 - Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2019)

Punjab Education Sector Plan 2019/20–2023/2024 - Government of the Punjab (2019)
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate; auto_merged

Punjab Education Sector Plan (2019-2024) - Government of the Punjab (2019)

Education Amendment Act - Government of Zimbabwe (2019)

Meeting the data challenge in education. A knowledge and innovation exchange (KIX) discussion paper | Documents | Global Partnership for Education - GPE (GPE, 2019)
The purpose of this paper is to describe the current landscape in education data systems and spark discussion and debate around potential areas for KIX investment.

Using technology to bring education to the most remote areas - GPE (2019)

Using technology to bring education to the most remote areas - GPE (2019)

Outcomes of the Education Data Solutions Roundtable - GPE and Education Data Solutions Roundtable (2019)
This document’s intent is to support developing country partners by offering concrete, actionable recommendations for improving their education sector data production, flows, reporting and usage.

Technology acceptance model in educational context: A systematic literature review - Granić, Andrina; Marangunić, Nikola (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
A respectable amount of work dealing with Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) clearly indicates a popularity of TAM in the field of technology acceptance in general. Nevertheless, there is still a gap in existing knowledge regarding representative academic literature that underlie research on TAM in educational context. The main objective of this systematic literature review is to provide an overview of the current state of research efforts on TAM application in the field of learning and teaching for a variety of learning domains, learning technologies and types of users. Through systematic search by the use of EBSCO Discovery Service, the review has identified 71 relevant studies ranged between 2003 and 2018. The main findings indicate that TAM and its many different versions represent a credible model for facilitating assessment of diverse learning technologies. TAM's core variables, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, have been proven to be antecedent factors affecting acceptance of learning with technology. The paper identifies some gaps in current work and suggests areas for further investigation. The results of this systematic review provide a better understanding of TAM acceptance studies in educational context and create a firm foundation for advancing knowledge in the field. Practitioner Notes What is already known about this topic Technology acceptance research in teaching and learning context has become an attractive trend. A number of reviews and meta-analysis focused on specific topics related to technology acceptance in education have been conducted. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is the key model in understanding predictors of human behaviour towards potential acceptance or rejection of the technology. What this paper adds The state of current research on Technology Acceptance Model application in educational context lacks comprehensive reviews addressing variety of learning domains, learning technologies and types of users. The paper presents systematic review of relevant academic literature on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the field of learning and teaching. The paper provides empirical evidence on the predictive validity of the models based on TAM presented in selected literature. The findings revealed that TAM, along with its many different versions called TAM++, is a leading scientific paradigm and credible model for facilitating assessment of diverse technological deployments in educational context. TAM's core variables, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, have been proven to be antecedent factors that have affected acceptance of learning with technology. Implications for practice and/or policy The systematic review adds to the body of knowledge and creates a firm foundation for advancing knowledge in the field. By following the most common research objectives and/or by filling current gaps in applied research methods, chosen sample groups and types of result analysis, an own study could be conducted. Future research may well focus on identifying additional external factors that could further explain acceptance and usage of various learning technologies.

Facilitating innovation with technology: Key actors in educational ecosystems - Gu, Xiaoqing; Crook, Charles; Spector, Mike (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)

Measuring early learning and development across cultures: Invariance of the IDELA across five countries - Halpin, Peter F.; Wolf, Sharon; Yoshikawa, Hirokazu; Rojas, Natalia; Kabay, Sarah; Pisani, Lauren; Dowd, Amy Jo (Developmental Psychology, 2019)
Relatively little research has addressed whether conceptual frameworks of early learning generalize across different national contexts. This article reports on a cross-country measurement invariance analysis of the International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA). The IDELA is a direct assessment tool for 3- to 6-year-old children, intended to measure Early Literacy, Early Numeracy, Motor, and Social-Emotional development. Its generalizability is evaluated using samples from 5 countries: Afghanistan (N = 2,629); Bolivia (N = 480); Ethiopia (N = 682); Uganda (N = 504); and Vietnam (N = 675). The 4-domain model of the IDELA was supported in each country, although the domains were highly correlated. Measurement invariance analysis revealed that most IDELA items do not provide a basis for comparing children’s development over the 5 countries. This research supports the use of the IDELA for program evaluation and within-country monitoring purposes, but cautions against its use for international comparisons. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords: Countries; Cross Cultural Differences; Early Childhood Development; Emotional Development; Generalization (Learning); Learning; Literacy; Mathematical Ability; Measurement; Motor Development; Psychosocial Development; Test Construction

What is an ecological approach and how can it assist in understanding ICT take-up? - Hammond, Michael (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
This paper argues that ecological frameworks offer a powerful way of explaining the take-up of information and communication technology (ICT) in schools. Past research has focused on teachers and their willingness and readiness to use ICT but this has not satisfactorily explained the use (or non-use) of ICT. Gaps in this research can be addressed by an ecological approach which shifts attention from the teacher to the context in which ICT is expected to be used. Such an approach, following Bronfenbrenner and others, looks at the relationship of individuals to the system in which they act, a relationship which is seen as interdependent. An ecological perspective explains how take-up of ICT is influenced by the degree to which different levels of a system, eg, micro, meso, exo and macro levels, are aligned. It is recommended that researchers and policy makers should pay greater attention to context when advocating the use of ICT.

Systems Leadership for Learning - Haßler, Björn (Open Development & Education, 2019)
Keywords: _DOILIVE; _not_EdTechHub; _yl:a; _zenodoODE; dode_eth-src-dode; dode_eth-trf2-dode

Berufsbildung in Sub-Sahara Afrika: Stand der Forschung - Haßler, Björn; Stock, Inka; Schaffer, Jens; Winkler, Enno; Kagambèga, Assèta; Haseloff, Gesine; Marsden, Melissa; Watson, Joe; Gordon, Rebecca; Damani, Kalifa (Berufsbildung in SSA, 2019)
Keywords: _DOILIVE; _not_EdTechHub; _yl:c; _zenodoODE; dode_eth-src-dode; dode_eth-trf2-dode

Software review: COCI, the OpenCitations Index of Crossref open DOI-to-DOI citations - Heibi, Ivan; Peroni, Silvio; Shotton, David (Scientometrics, 2019)
Abstract In this paper, we present COCI, the OpenCitations Index of Crossref open DOI-to-DOI citations ( http://opencitations.net/index/coci ). COCI is the first open citation index created by OpenCitations, in which we have applied the concept of citations as first-class data entities, and it contains more than 445 million DOI-to-DOI citation links derived from the data available in Crossref. These citations are described using the resource description framework by means of the newly extended version of the OpenCitations Data Model (OCDM). We introduce the workflow we have developed for creating these data, and also show the additional services that facilitate the access to and querying of these data via different access points: a SPARQL endpoint, a REST API, bulk downloads, Web interfaces, and direct access to the citations via HTTP content negotiation. Finally, we present statistics regarding the use of COCI citation data, and we introduce several projects that have already started to use COCI data for different purposes.

Where is the “theory” within the field of educational technology research? - Hew, Khe Foon; Lan, Min; Tang, Ying; Jia, Chengyuan; Lo, Chung Kwan (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
Critics often characterise the study of educational technology as under-theorised. To test this assertion and to determine the extent of this criticism, the present paper reports an in-depth analysis of the 503 most recent empirical articles published in three selected education-technology-related journals (Computers & Education; Learning, Media and Technology; and British Journal of Educational Technology). These journals were selected because they publish studies related to all education settings rather than focusing on only a certain segment such as higher education; they have broad geographical catchment; and they were the most highly ranked journals in terms of their 2017 journal citation impact factor. The present paper examines how explicitly existing theory was identified in previous research, how theories were applied and how often these theories were advanced in education technology research. In the majority of cases, explicit engagement with theory was absent. Many studies either were wholly bereft of theories or made vague use of theory. Where theory was explicit, the articles were more likely to use theory to conceptualise the research, to inform the data collection or analysis process and to discuss the results. Very few articles reported findings that help us to learn something new about a particular theory (ie, little evidence of theory advancement).

School factors related to the emotional wellbeing and resettlement outcomes of students from refugee backgrounds: Protocol for a systematic review - Horswood, Deserae; Baker, Jess; Fazel, Mina; Rees, Susan; Heslop, Linda; Silove, Derrick (Systematic Reviews, 2019)
Background: Schools can play a vital role in the resettlement of refugee children and their families. Yet, the body of research examining school environmental factors that support the mental health and acculturation of refugee children is methodologically heterogeneous, investigates numerous and disparate school factors, and is often "hidden" in broader qualitative studies. This limits the capacity to apply the findings in a practical manner. Methods: Based on PRISMA statement principles, we review the relevant literature to investigate the relationship between school climate and the emotional wellbeing and resettlement outcomes of refugee students. Six electronic databases will be systematically searched: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAL, Web of Science, and ERIC, supplemented by a systematic review of the grey literature, relevant international websites, and sequential, site-specific internet searches. Finally, subject area experts will be consulted and backward and forward citation searches of included articles will be completed. Two independent reviewers will screen identified articles against eligibility criteria and extract data for included studies. Quality of included studies will be assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for mixed studies reviews. Data will be synthesised using a convergent qualitative narrative approach. Discussion: Given the centrality of school in the daily lives of resettled refugee children, it is vital to assess the impact of school climate on the psychosocial wellbeing and resettlement trajectories of this population. This review will identify evidence-based school factors which support good mental health and resettlement outcomes for refugee students and make recommendations for translation of this knowledge into the school environment.
Keywords: Acculturation; Mental health; Refugee; Resettlement; School; Systematic review

The Politics of Learning Reforms in Bangladesh Naomi , Mirza M. Hassan, Muhammad Ashikur Rahman, Khondoker Shakhawat Ali, and Md. Sajidul Islam Introduction - Hossain, N; Hassan, M; Rahman, M; Ali, K; Islam, Md (The politics of education in developing countries: from schooling to learning, 2019)
Keywords: Developing countries; Education; Education and state; Political aspects

What Do We Mean by Blended Learning? - Hrastinski, Stefan (TechTrends, 2019)
The term blended learning is used frequently, but there is ambiguity about what is meant. What do we mean by blended learning? What, how and why are we blending? In this paper different definitions, models and conceptualizations of blended learning and their implications are discussed. Inclusive definitions and models, and diverse conceptualizations, mean that essentially all types of education that include some aspect of face-to-face learning and online learning is described as blended learning in the literature. Blended learning has become an umbrella term. Blended learning is also used to describe other blends, such as combining different instructional methods, pedagogical approaches and technologies, although these blends are not aligned with influential blended learning definitions. Since blended learning has many meanings, it is important that researchers and practitioners carefully explain what blended learning means to them. It is also suggested that alternative, more descriptive terms, could be used as a complement or replacement to blended learning.

Reexamining the impact of self-determination theory on learning outcomes in the online learning environment - Hsu, Hui-Ching Kayla; Wang, Cong Vivi; Levesque-Bristol, Chantal (Education and information technologies, 2019)

Effects of gesture-based match-to-sample instruction via virtual reality technology for Chinese students with autism spectrum disorders - Hu, Xiaoyi; Han, Zhuo Rachel (International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2019)
Effective strategies to address academic performance are critical to students with disabilities in inclusive settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using gesture-based instruction via Leap Motion-aided virtual reality (VR) technology to teach matching skills to school-aged students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in China. Three participants with ASD from general education schools participated in this study. A multiple probe design across participants was used. The results indicated that all participants acquired the target match-to-sample skills and maintained the acquired skills at a high level for up to 12 weeks. Results of this study provide important implications to special education and general education teachers working with students with ASD.
Keywords: China; autism spectrum disorders; computer-assisted instruction; gesture-based; match-to-sample; virtual reality technology

Country Profile: Lebanon - Huawei (Global Connectivity Index, 2019)
Select and compare the status of your nation's digital transformation against up to 3 nations around the world

Gender Inequality Index (GII): Human Development Reports - Human Development Report (2019)

Formation de formateurs au numérique éducatif de 4 pays (Burkina, Comores, Mali et Tchad) - IFADEM (Initiative francophone pour la formation à distance des maîtres, 2019)

Pakistani Teacher-Educator Professional Learning through an International Blended Course - Impedovo, Maria Antonietta; Malik, Sufiana Khatoon (Open Praxis, 2019)
International teacher-educator learning supports a more complex vision of teacher professionalism for both developed and developing countries. The aim of this paper is the analysis of Pakistani teacher-educator professional learning after attending an international blended course, considering the impact of online and face-to-face participation and the main competencies involved in their professional learning. The blended learning course attended by the Pakistani Teacher-educators is part of an international project between Europe and Asia. The analysis is carried out using written traces in the online platform; 47 questionnaires at the end of the face-to-face training sessions in Pakistan and 10 deep-interviews with Pakistani educators; the written traces, open questions, and deep-interviews were qualitatively analyzed. Additionally, the educators' technological, pedagogical and instructional design and interpersonal and intercultural skills were also analysed. The paper considers how international learning could affect the professional learning of teacher-educators in Global South and the centrality of the design of innovative learning courses for today's environment of international globalization.
Keywords: Blended Learning; Cultural Awareness; Faculty Development; Foreign Countries; Instructional Design; International Education; Interpersonal Competence; Professionalism; Skill Development; Teacher Educator Education; Teacher Educators; Teaching Skills; Technological Literacy

Teacher career reforms: Learning from experience - International Institute for Educational Planning (International Institute for Educational Planning, 2019)

Measuring digital development: Facts and figures 2019 - International Telecommunication Union (2019)

Building a globalised research system – the case of Bangladesh - Irfanullah, H (2019)

What can we learn from EMIS diagnostics? | Blog | Global Partnership for Education - Irving, Margaret; Percier, Marc-Antoine (2019)
Millions of dollars are invested in strengthening education management information systems, but many countries still struggle with data-related issues. How can countries make their systems more effective? An EMIS diagnostic is the first step.

Will Technology Transform Education for the Better? - J-PAL Evidence Review (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, 2019)

Developing critical and theoretical approaches to educational technology research and practice - Jameson, Jill (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)

Decolonisation in Universities: The politics of knowledge - Jansen, Jonathan (Wits University Press, 2019)
Shortly after the giant bronze statue of Cecil John Rhodes came down at the University of Cape Town, student protestors called for the decolonisation of universities. It was a word hardly heard in South Africa’s struggle lexicon and many asked: What exactly is decolonisation? This book brings together some of the most innovative thinking on curriculum theory to address this important question. In the process, several critical questions are raised: Is decolonisation simply a slogan for addressing other pressing concerns on campuses and in society? What is the colonial legacy with respect to curricula and can it be undone? How is the project of curricula decolonisation similar to or different from the quest for post-colonial knowledge, indigenous knowledge or a critical theory of knowledge? What does decolonisation mean in a digital age where relationships between knowledge and power are shifting? Strong conceptual analyses are combined with case studies of attempts to ‘do decolonisation’ in settings as diverse as South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania and Mauritius. This comparative perspective enables reasonable judgments to be made about the prospects for institutional take-up within the curriculum of century-old universities. Decolonisation in Universities is essential reading for undergraduate teaching, postgraduate research and advanced scholarship in the field of curriculum studies.Shortly after the giant bronze statue of Cecil John Rhodes came down at the University of Cape Town, student protestors called for the decolonisation of universities. It was a word hardly heard in South Africa’s struggle lexicon and many asked: What exactly is decolonisation? This edited volume brings together the most innovative thinking on curriculum theory to address this important question. In the process, several critical questions are raised: Is decolonisation simply a slogan for addressing other pressing concerns on campuses and in society? What is the colonial legacy with respect to curriculum and can it be undone? How is the project of curriculum decolonisation similar to or different from the quest for postcolonial knowledge, indigenous knowledge or a critical theory of knowledge? What does decolonisation mean in a digital age where relationships between knowledge and power are shifting? The book combines strong conceptual analyses with novel case studies of attempts to ‘do decolonisation’ in settings as diverse as South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania and Mauritius. Such a comparative perspective enables reasonable judgements to be made about the prospects for institutional take-up within the curriculum of century-old universities.

From Theory to Practice: Open Government Data, Accountability, and Service Delivery - Jelenic, Michael Christopher (2019)

A systematic literature review of the use of Semantic Web technologies in formal education - Jensen, Jesper (British Journal of Educational Technology, 2019)
This paper presents a systematic literature review of research focused on use of Semantic Web technologies in formal educational contexts. Through systematic search, the review has identified 199 research articles, which are examined with the intention of identifying prevalent themes within the body of research within the field of formal educational use of Semantic Web technologies. The themes identified by the review are: (1) Semantic Web ontologies; (2) Efficient distribution, accessibility, retrieval, reuse and combination of educational resources; (3) Linked Data; (4) Semantic Web enhanced virtual learning environments and personalization of learning environments; (5) Semantic Web learning objects; (6) Evaluation, feedback and assessment; (7) Semantic Web services; (8) Pedagogical tools for teachers and students. Furthermore, this review seeks to examine how these themes and the use of Semantic Web technologies in formal education reflects on the ongoing discussion of how pedagogy and technology should interact. The outset of this discussion is a previous study by Dirckinck-Holmfeld, which establishes that there is a tendency to emphasize technology over pedagogy in educational design and development.
Keywords: Reviewed

SiLearn: an intelligent sign vocabulary learning tool - Jestin, Joy; Kannan, Balakrishnan; Sreeraj, M (Journal of Enabling Technologies, 2019)
Purpose Vocabulary learning is a difficult task for children without hearing ability. Absence of enough learning centers and effective learning tools aggravate the problem. Modern technology can be utilized fruitfully to find solutions to the learning difficulties experienced by the deaf. The purpose of this paper is to present SiLearn – a novel technology based tool for teaching/learning sign vocabulary.Design/methodology/approach The proposed mobile application can act as a visual dictionary for deaf people. SiLearn is equipped with features that can automatically detect both text and physical objects and convert them to their corresponding signs. For testing the effectiveness of the proposed mobile application quantitative analyses were done. Quantitative analysis is based on testing a class of 28 students belonging to St Clare Oral School for the Deaf, Kerala, India. This group consisted of 17 boys and 11 girls. Analysis was also done through questionnaire. Questionnaires were given to teachers, parents of deaf students learning sign language and other sign language learners.Findings Results indicate that as SiLearn is very effective in sign vocabulary development. It can enhance vocabulary learning rate considerably.Originality/value This is the first time that artificial intelligence (AI) based techniques are used for early stage sign language learning. SiLearn can equally be used by children, parents and teachers for learning sign language.
Keywords: Assistive technology; CALL; Deaf education; Learning technology; Mobile-assisted language learning; Sign language

The automation of management and business science - Johnson, C.D.; Bauer, BC; Niederman, F. (Academy of Management Perspectives, 2019)
Keywords: _Added-ailr-2024

Supporting Open Data Kit - Joseph, Dan (Missing Maps, 2019)

Technology and Teacher Professional Development (TPD): the Process and Content of Microlearning in a School-Based Integrated In-Service Teacher Education (INSET) Project - Junaid, Muhammad Ibn; Ogange, Betty; Allela, Melisa (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019)
Continuing teacher professional development for all teachers across the entire school system poses a challenge in many contexts, especially in developing countries. Teachers from schools located in remote rural areas usually have fewer professional development opportunities due to the lack of accessibility either to their schools or to professional development resources. On-site school-based professional development is a viable option if innovative design is adapted to generate microlearning resources that teachers can easily access and share. This paper reports on a technology enabled school-based integrated INSET project coordinated by the Freetown Teachers College (FTC) in 12 junior secondary schools (JSS) in Sierra Leone under the COL’s Teacher Futures Programme. The project represents an innovation in TPD and is different from the general type of face-to-face and exclusively paper-based in-service teacher training programme common in Sierra Leone. Under the new project a multimodal approach is used where the FTC mentors and the communities of learners (JSS teachers) are presented with both print and microlearning resources and also provided access to an eLearning platform and the use of mobile phones as the main vehicles of delivery. Microlearning is an emergent learning strategy known for its quick response in bridging skills and knowledge gaps. In the context of the INSET Project, it involves a weekly dose of pedagogical content knowledge and skills, including modelling of classroom best practices which teachers can adapt and use. The project design and methods are briefly described, but the main focus of the paper is on the microlearning component of this project and discusses the use of mobile technology in the delivery and implementation of TPD in the 12 project schools. The emphasis is on the methodological and management challenges that arise in creating and nurturing communities of practice (CoPs) in a school-based setting and how these are addressed by the various schools involved.

Kaduna State Education Sector Strategic Plan 2019–2029 - Kaduna State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (2019)

A Typology of Learning Profiles: Tools for Analysing the Dynamics of Learning - Kaffenberger, Michelle (2019)

Developing TPACK in science and mathematics teacher education in Tanzania: A proof of concept study - Kafyulilo, Ayoub; Fisser, Petra (Collaborative Curriculum Design for Sustainable Innovation and Teacher Learning, 2019)
Since 1997, the government of Tanzania has made several attempts at introducing technology into education. However, despite these efforts technology has not become integrated into educational practice. A main reason is that teachers do not embrace the use of technology in their teaching. This study was initiated to design, implement and evaluate a professional development arrangement aimed at promoting teachers’ use of technology in their teaching practice. The study started with a ‘proof of concept’ study. Based on experiences in Ghana and Kuwait, a professional development arrangement was developed that incorporated ‘learning technology by design’ to prepare pre-service science and math teachers for using technology in their teaching. The experiences from this study informed the design of a professional development arrangement for practicing science teachers. The iterative design, implementation and evaluation of the professional development arrangements will be presented and discussed.

What is Agile Methodology: A primer on moving fast. How high-functioning teams build software - Kaiser, C. (AngelList, 2019)

Investigating ICTs for Education in Marginalized Communities - Kamal, Mehruz; Diksha, Diksha (2019)
The Agenda for Sustainable Development is a universal agenda to eliminate poverty through sustainable development by 2030. When it was adopted in 2015, the international community recognized that education was essential for the success of all seventeen of its goals. Ambitions for education are captured in Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” The United Nations has explicitly stated the importance of using ICTs in achieving educational opportunities. Since then, very few studies have tackled the issue. The findings so far, do not provide detailed guidance on the impact of ICTs in this domain. The purpose of this study is to contribute to this gap by integrating research in the fields of Information Systems, Development studies, and Psychology to understand the factors for facilitating educational objectives through ICTs within marginalized communities.
Keywords: Google Scholar/ "education technology" refugees; RER theme_pedagogies and modalities; ⛔ No DOI found

‘When Will You Start Teaching the REAL Curriculum?’ - Karim, Azmina; Hussain, Faheem (Springer International Publishing, 2019)
This paper explores key problems faced by different humanitarian agencies in educating Rohingya refugees from Myanmar seeking asylum in Bangladesh. The first half this research provides an overview of the challenges faced by different refugee communities globally in the Education sector, followed by the relevant ICT interventions. Then, based on our interviews and focus group discussions with Rohingya refugees, we highlight the roadblocks faced by them while accessing education services in their camps. Absence of coherent curriculum, challenges with language, lack of qualified teachers, and non-acceptance of ICTs as primary education tools for children are identified as some of the key challenges faced by Rohingyas. Based on our research, we recommend that enabling policies and an inclusive hybrid knowledge network, emboldened by pre and in-service teacher training, inclusive religious education, standardized curriculum, and tangible employment opportunities can pave the path for a better and an educated future for the persecuted Rohingyas.
Keywords: Google Scholar/ "refugee education" ICT; RER theme_durable solutions

2019 State of Edtech Privacy Report - Kelly, G; Graham, J; Bronfman, J (2019)
Millions of educators use edtech apps and services in their classrooms daily, but findings suggest that many products don't do enough to protect kids' privacy. While the 2019 State of EdTech Privacy Report reveals incremental improvements in overall privacy practices since 2018, it also sheds light on key areas where the industry must improve, from targeted advertising to data sharing.

Digital Economy Blueprint - Kenya Digital Economy (2019)

Guidelines on Parental Empowerment and Engagement - Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (2019)

2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV: Distribution of Population by Socio-Economic Characteristics - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2019)

Kenya Population and Housing Census Results - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2019)
The total enumerated population was 47,564,296 Of which 23,548,056 were Males, 24,014,716 were Females and 1,524 were Intersex Females accounted for 50.5% of the total population The population has grown to 47.6 Million in 2019 from 37.7 Million in 2009 The intercensal growth rate has declined to 2.2% in 2019, from 2.9% in 2009 Average …

C-DELTA: Preparing students as digital leaders in Bangladesh - Khan, S (2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Evaluating the Readiness to Implement an E-Learning Technology to Support Education - Kimwise, Alone; Benjamin, Mudaheranwa; Mugabirwe, Beatrice (2019)
The study sought thought to establish the preparedness of refugees in settlements to embrace E-learning and Multimedia Technology as useful tool for supporting education and learning especially in mathematics, and basic health education when implemented. The study which covered Nakivale refugee settlement adopted the cross-sectional survey research design. A questionnaire was administered to learners of senior one, primary six and an interview guide to teachers. The findings showed that majority of the respondents said that they did not have access to ICTs, Majority of the respondents were Ugandan origin and overall the respondents had low experience in performing computer functions. The findings gave a big view of the limited practical implication concerning the readiness to E-learning and Multimedia Technology adoption to support education and learning in schools in Uganda.
Keywords: RER theme_pedagogies and modalities; ⛔ No DOI found

Independent Learning with Technology – Impact of Global Learning XPRIZE - King, Simon (2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Using technology to facilitate educational attainment: Reviewing the past and looking to the future - Kishore, Diwakar; Shah, Dhwani (Pathways for Prosperity Commission Background Paper Series, 2019)
Keywords: Potential Usefulness: H; ⛔ No DOI found

Teaching game and simulation based probability - Koparan, Timur (International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2019)
Technology and games are the areas where learners are most interested in today's world. If these two can be brought together within the framework of learning objectives, they can be an advantage for teachers and students. This study aims to investigate the learning environment supported by game and simulation. The games were used to evaluate the basic probability knowledge of the prospective teachers, to demonstrate the role of problem solving in the formation of the mathematical knowledge, and to enable discussing mathematical ideas in a worksheet. Simulations were used for visualization and a large number of experiments. The sampling of the study, by which case study research is adopted, is comprised of 40 prospective teachers at a state university in Turkey. The data were collected by introducing nine open-ended questions by means of games, worksheets and simulation activities. The questions asked relevant to the games include making predictions about the fairness of the games, playing the games in small numbers and in big numbers and the observation of the scores, calculation of the winning probabilities of the gamers both experimentally and theoretically, and their comparisons. The process of finding out the probability information underlying the games by the prospective teachers was analyzed qualitatively by means of worksheets, simulations and in-class observation, and the ways of thinking, intuitions, estimations, strategies, and opinions about the learning situation of the participants were tried to be determined. The results obtained put forward that the learning situation that was set up simultaneously contributed to the knowledge of probability and probability teaching of the prospective teachers; and that the candidates' opinions about the learning situation are positive.
Keywords: Computer Simulation; ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE); Educational Environment; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Instructional Effectiveness; Knowledge Level; Mathematics Skills; Postsecondary Education; Prediction; Preservice Teacher Education; Preservice Teachers; Probability; Problem Solving; Student Attitudes; Turkey; __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2098269; __finaldtb

The digital gender gap - Kuroda, Reiko; Lopez, Mariana; Sasaki, Janelle; Settecase, Michelle (GSMA, 2019)

Should students use digital scratchpads? Impact of using a digital assistive tool on arithmetic problem-solving - Kwak, Minji; Gweon, Gahgene (Springer International Publishing, 2019)
An excessive cognitive load may reduce a student’s problem-solving performance by preventing effective learning. Using an assistive tool, such as a notepad, can reduce such extraneous cognitive while solving a problem, thereby improving a student’s performance. In this paper, we collected game log data from an educational game, called “Double digit”, which has a digital scratchpad as an assistive tool that can be used to reduce student’s cognitive load. We examine whether a correlation exists between the amount of “digital scratchpad usage” and a student’s “game performance”. Game log data, which consisted of 1,440,000 actions, was collected from 418 students in kindergarten to grade 2. Our data analysis using person-correlation shows a significant positive relationship between digital scratchpad usage and game performance for all three game difficulty levels. Interestingly, the correlation increases as the game difficulty level increases. This suggests that as game level difficulty increases, which requires a higher cognitive load of a student, students who used the digital scratchpad had higher game performance.
Keywords: Arithmetic addition; Cognitive load; Digital assistive tool; Digital scratchpad; Game performance

Evaluation of technology use in education: Findings from a critical analysis of systematic literature reviews - Lai, Jennifer W. M.; Bower, Matt (Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2019)
Because the educational technology research literature is so broad, it is difficult for researchers to acquire an accurate sense of the issues and trends across the entire field. There has not been any recent effort to synthesize or critically analyse the systematic reviews in the area of educational technology. This study analysed 73 systematic literature reviews, including meta-analyses, focused on the evaluation of technology in educational contexts, in order to holistically understand the impact of learning technology use across different aspects of evaluation. Among these reviews, the most common theme examined was learning outcomes (89%), followed by affective elements (45%), behaviours (25%), technological elements (21%) and teaching/pedagogical aspects (19%). Most of the reviews found that the use of technology improved learning outcomes and affective perceptions. Approaches involving interaction, gamification, constructivism, student-centred learning and feedback were most effective. The analysis highlighted the need for more reviews focusing on multiple aspects of learning technology evaluation, on school level education and on the use of technology in naturalistic (non-interventional) settings. Critical reflections are also cast on the methods used to conduct systematic reviews in the educational technology field.
Keywords: evaluation; learning technology; meta-review; systematic review; tertiary review

The legacy of colonial language policies and their impact on student learning: Evidence from an Experimental Program in Cameroon - Laitin, David D.; Ramachandran, Rajesh; Walter, Stephen L. (Economic Development and Cultural Change, 2019)

The politics of the education budget: Financing mass secondary education in Tanzania (2004–2012) - Languille, Sonia (International Journal of Educational Development, 2019)
This article examines the budget dimension of the rapid expansion of secondary education in Tanzania since 2004. It aims to illuminate important challenges associated with the current international call for universal secondary education and for domestic revenue mobilization to fill the significant financial gap to achieve SDG 4 by 2030. The article sheds light on critical political factors that shaped Tanzania’s education budget allocation, a topic scarcely scholarly investigated. In light of the analysis, the article concludes that tax justice, at global and national level, needs to guide any ambitious agenda for action to finance quality education for all.
Keywords: Budget; Financing; Political economy; Secondary education; Tanzania

Understanding the elephant: the discourse approach to boundary identification and corpus construction for theory review articles - Larsen, K.; Hovorka, D.; Dennis, A.R. (Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 2019)
Keywords: _Added-ailr-2024

Learning from What Works: RBF in Education - Lee, Jessica; Medina, Octavio (2019)

Coherence and the positioning of teachers in professional development programs. A systematic review - Lindvall, Jannika; Ryve, Andreas (Educational Research Review, 2019)
Keywords: Important; Read

Coherence and the positioning of teachers in professional development programs. A systematic review - Lindvall, Jannika; Ryve, Andreas (Educational Research Review, 2019)
Keywords: Important; Read

Coherence and the positioning of teachers in professional development programs. A systematic review - Lindvall, Jannika; Ryve, Andreas (Educational Research Review, 2019)
Keywords: Important; Read

Global Kids Online: Comparative report - Livingstone, Sonia; Kardefeld-Winther, Daniel; Saeed, Marium (2019)

Making government as a platform real - Loosemore, Tom (2019)

Matuto, Magbasa, Maglaro: Learning to read braille through play - Lopez MASc, Rhianne M.; Pinder PhD, Shane D.; Davies PhD, T. Claire (Assistive Technology, 2019)
In September 2016, Digital Learning for Development and All Children Reading released a “Grand Challenge for Development” urging researchers to explore the barriers that children with sensory disabilities in the Philippines face with respect to learning how to read. We sought to address one component of this challenge; engagement of persons with visual impairment in learning how to read in braille. The primary goal of this study was to engage in the co-design process to create a device to help young children with visual impairments learn to identify letters and short words in braille as a first step to reading. Participant questionnaires identified barriers of current reading devices including: accessibility, portability, durability, usability, and function. A design was prototyped based on results from a weighted evaluation matrix and feedback from partners who taught reading to persons with visual impairments. Usability testing showed that the device was easy to use and interactive. Suggestions for improvement included adding various learning modes and reducing the size, weight, and cost of the device. Results from this study highlight advantages of engaging in the co-design process and provide important data for other researchers developing devices for persons with visual impairments.
Keywords: co-design; communication; education; electronic aids to daily living; universal design; usability; visual impairment; ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Matuto, Magbasa, Maglaro: Learning to read braille through play - Lopez, Rhianne M.; Pinder, Shane D.; Davies, T. Claire (Assistive Technology, 2019)
In September 2016, Digital Learning for Development and All Children Reading released a “Grand Challenge for Development” urging researchers to explore the barriers that children with sensory disabilities in the Philippines face with respect to learning how to read. We sought to address one component of this challenge; engagement of persons with visual impairment in learning how to read in braille. The primary goal of this study was to engage in the co-design process to create a device to help young children with visual impairments learn to identify letters and short words in braille as a first step to reading.

Does Teacher Training Actually Work? Evidence from a Large-Scale Randomized Evaluation of a National Teacher Training Program - Loyalka, Prashant; Popova, Anna; Li, Guirong; Shi, Zhaolei (American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2019)
Keywords: C:China

ICTs and development in developing countries: a systematic review of reviews - Lwoga, Edda Tandi; Sangeda, Raphael Zozimus (The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 2019)
This systematic review of reviews aimed to explore the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development in developing countries. This systematic review of reviews determines and summarizes ICTD research trends, and methodologies and conceptual frameworks used in ICTD research discuss the findings and evidence and then suggest approaches for further research. We reviewed existing systematic reviews published on ICT and development between January 1990 and July 2017. The review of reviews shows that a growing number of ICTD research works have used qualitative research approaches for data collection and analysis. We note several attempts to develop and apply models/frameworks over explanatory and predictive theories, most notably in the area of social, sociotechnical, and technical. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence on the long‐term contribution of ICT use on livelihoods, patterns of economic inequality, human freedom, and well‐being in developing countries. This review of reviews synthesizes existing systematic reviews on the contribution of ICT for development than was previously available for developing countries. This review has the potential for several stakeholders, including the public and private sector, intermediaries, and nonprofit organizations, to utilize the accumulated evidence from selected systematic reviews to enable/improve the appropriate and sustainable use of ICTs for development.

Harnessing the power of data to improve education systems - Lynch, Kelley (Global Partnership for Education, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

WhatsApp utilisation at an initial teacher preparation programme at a university of technology in South Africa - Mabaso, Nkosinomusa; Meda, Lawrence (International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, 2019)
All universities in South Africa are encouraged to use a Learning Management System such as Blackboard to facilitate blended learning. Despite, the availability of Blackboard at one university of technology in the country, some lecturers and students prefer utilising WhatsApp for teaching and learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate students and lecturers’ perspectives about learning and teaching using WhatsApp at a university in South Africa. The study was done using a qualitative case study within an intepretivist paradigm. It was guided by Garrison, Anderson and Archer’s Community of Inquiry as a theoretical framework. Sixteen students and two lecturers who heavily use WhatsApp were purposively selected to participate in semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The study found that lecturers use WhatsApp not only for communication purposes, but to foster collaborative learning among students. Although students noted some limitations which they experience when using WhatsApp, they preferred the social media to blackboard. The study concludes that although WhatsApp is response to students’ needs, it does not adequately prepare students to graduate with digital literacy skills expected by the Department of Education in the country.
Keywords: __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2425972; __finaldtb

WhatsApp utilisation at an initial teacher preparation programme at a university of technology in South Africa - Mabaso, Nkosinomusa; Meda, Lawrence (International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, 2019)
All universities in South Africa are encouraged to use a Learning Management System such as Blackboard to facilitate blended learning. Despite, the availability of Blackboard at one university of technology in the country, some lecturers and students prefer utilising WhatsApp for teaching and learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate students and lecturers’ perspectives about learning and teaching using WhatsApp at a university in South Africa. The study was done using a qualitative case study within an intepretivist paradigm. It was guided by Garrison, Anderson and Archer’s Community of Inquiry as a theoretical framework. Sixteen students and two lecturers who heavily use WhatsApp were purposively selected to participate in semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The study found that lecturers use WhatsApp not only for communication purposes, but to foster collaborative learning among students. Although students noted some limitations which they experience when using WhatsApp, they preferred the social media to blackboard. The study concludes that although WhatsApp is response to students’ needs, it does not adequately prepare students to graduate with digital literacy skills expected by the Department of Education in the country.
Keywords: __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2425972; __finaldtb

Participatory visual methods and school-based responses to HIV in rural South Africa: insights from youth, preservice and inservice teachers - MacEntee, Katie (Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2019)
This paper explores students', preservice teachers' and inservice teachers' perceptions of the contributions and challenges of using participatory visual methodologies (PVM) to enhance HIV education in rural schools. Drawing on findings from three research projects conducted in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, four positive contributions are identified: 1) novelty, fun and engagement; 2) amplifying youth voices; 3) the facilitation of teachers' reflexive learning; and 4) the production of local resources in under-resourced schools. Challenges include: 1) limited technology access; 2) teacher discomfort; and 3) resistance to PVM integration. Teachers and young people, especially in under resourced rural settings, can benefit from integrating such methodologies into their responses to HIV and AIDS. However, sustainable integration must rely on choosing the most appropriate participatory visual methodologies given the technological resources available in school. The paper concludes with recommendations to optimise participatory visual methodologies integration into rural school-based HIV responses.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS); Children And Youth - About; Disadvantaged Schools; ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE); Educational Resources; Foreign Countries; HIV; Health Education; Higher Education; Media Selection; Photography; Postsecondary Education; Preservice Teachers; Rural Schools; Secondary Education; Secondary School Students; Sex Education; South Africa; Story Telling; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Visual Aids; __:import:01; __:match:final; __:matched; __:study_id:2096729; __finaldtb; participatory visual methodology; rural education; sexual health education

"Everyone Brings Their Grain of Salt": Designing for Low-Literate Parental Engagement with a Mobile Literacy Technology in Côte d'Ivoire - Madaio, Michael A.; Tanoh, Fabrice; Seri, Axel Blahoua; Jasinska, Kaja; Ogan, Amy (the 2019 CHI Conference, 2019)
Significant research has demonstrated the crucial role that parents play in supporting the development of children’s literacy, but in contexts where adults may lack sufficient literacy in the target language, it is not clear how to most effectively scaffold parental support for children’s literacy. Prior work has designed technologies to teach children literacy directly, but this work has not focused on designing for low-literate parents, particularly for multilingual and developing contexts. In this paper, we describe findings from a qualitative study conducted in several regions of rural Côte d’Ivoire to understand Ivorian parents’ beliefs, desires, and preferences for French literacy. We discuss themes that emerged from these interviews, surrounding ideas of trust, collaboration, and culturally-responsive design, and we highlight implications for the design of technology to scaffold low-literate parental support for children’s literacy.

Systems Research in Education: Designs and methods - Magrath, Bronwen; Aslam, Monazza; Johnson, David (Research in Comparative and International Education, 2019)
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate; ❓ Multiple DOI

Implementing augmented reality (AR) on phonics-based literacy among children with autism - Mahayuddin, Zainal Rasyid; Mamat, Najmiah (International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology – Policy Reforms - Malawi Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2019)
The Malawi Public Sector Reforms Management Unit exists to catalyse, drive and facilitate public sector reforms in Malawi. The reforms are implemented in Government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), local councils, parastatal organizations and constitutional bodies.

Malawi Education Sector Analysis - Malawi Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Malawi (Government of Malawi, 2019)

Beyond disciplinary boundaries: Mapping educational science in the discourse on social media - Manca, S; Rehm, M; Brandon, D; Greenhow, Christine (Teachers College Record, 2019)

Subnational investment in human capital - Manuel, Marcus; Coppard, Dan; Dodd, Amy; Desai, Harsh; Watts, Richard; Christensen, Zach; Manea, Stephanie (Overseas Development Institute/ Development Initiatives, 2019)

CIRCL Primer: Design-Based Implementation Research. In CIRCL Primer Series. - Martin, W; Fishman, Barry; Cheng, Britte; Penuel, William (2019)

Analysis of motor performance in individuals with cerebral palsy using a non-immersive virtual reality task – a pilot study - Martins, Fabiana Paula Almeida; Massetti, Thaís; Crocetta, Tania Brusque; Lopes, Priscila Bianchi; da Silva, Amanda Abreu; Figueiredo, Eliketylen Fernandes; de Abreu, Luiz Carlos; da Silva, Talita Dias; Monteiro, Carlos Bandeira de Mello (Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2019)
Purpose To evaluate the performance improvement of individuals with hemiparesis cerebral palsy (CP) using a virtual task. Participants and methods Twenty individuals were selected and distributed into two groups. The experimental group (CP group) comprised ten individuals with a medical diagnosis of CP, and ten individuals with typical development (sex- and age-matched) composed the control group (TD group). Both groups followed the same intervention protocol, which included a virtual coincident timing task: the participants performed upper limb movements in front of a computer’s webcam and interacted with the task with the aim of virtually intercepting spheres that fell in four rows following the rhythm of a pre-selected song during an 8-minute period. To verify the influence on a real task, pre- and posttests were performed in a similar task, but with physical contact (using the spacebar on the keyboard of a computer). To analyze the data, we evaluated the variable, constant, and absolute errors during the task and in the pre- and posttests. Results The results showed that there was an improvement in performance between the pre- and posttests; that is, after practicing the task in an environment without physical contact, there was a performance improvement in posttests in the real task, but only for the CP group. Moreover, there were significant differences in precision and accuracy between the two groups, with worse performance in the CP group. Conclusion Individuals with CP presented better performance in the real task after practice in a virtual reality task, albeit with worse performance compared with individuals with TD. This is an interesting result that supports the possible use of virtual tasks for the rehabilitation of individuals with CP.

Maryville begins issuing student-owned digital diplomas - Maryville University (2019)

Raising kids with Down syndrome: Experiences of selected parents in the Philippines - Masanda, Carmi Miko P.; Masanda, Argel B. (International Journal of Science and Research, 2019)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found; ⛔ No INSPIRE recid found

Devising New Models for School Improvement in Developing Nations: Sierra Leone, a case study - Mason, Miriam Theresa (Durham University, 2019)

The Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning Approach - Mastercard Foundation (2019)