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In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and shifting work paradigms, understanding how factors such as technology use, flexible working hours, and teleworking impact employee performance is crucial. This study explores these dynamics within the context of Generation Z employees, a demographic increasingly prevalent in today's workforce. This study aims to examine the influence of Use of Technology, Flexitime, and Tele Working on the performance of Generation Z employees in the Tangerang and Jakarta areas, with work-life balance as a mediating variable. Adopting a quantitative approach, this study used questionnaires distributed to Gen Z employees from various industrial sectors. Data analysis was conducted using regression techniques and mediation analysis. The results showed that Use of Technology, Flexitime, and Tele Working significantly contributed to the performance of Gen Z employees in the region. In addition, work-life balance was shown to mediate the relationship between these factors and Gen Z employee performance. These findings provide important insights for organizations and HR managers in designing policies and strategies that suit the preferences and needs of the younger generation in a rapidly changing work environment. This research also has the potential to contribute to the literature on human resource management, especially in the context of youth work and Use of Technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Second graders used their own school-ground explorations, using journals and iPads for pictures and narrated videos, to create traditional, two-dimensional models of their school-grounds and all its natural and human-made features. These data collection techniques were built-upon by a classroom guest who brought his drone for demonstration and to provide additional picture and video footage for the students. Although location, orientation, and spacing initially posed major challenges, students soon became excellent cartographers with outstanding maps (models) to share. After analyzing a host of two-dimensional maps, they extended their map-making skills into the creation of three-dimensional maps using homemade modeling dough, paint, and other materials. Throughout the learning process, students continually practiced the skill of observing data (their school-grounds) and representing it with continually improved-upon models (maps). Throughout, the CCC of patterns was interwoven, with the teachers ultimately extending it to analyzing state road maps, for patterns, in the end. As a result of this learning sequence of creating 2D and 3D maps, the teachers agreed that the students truly experienced a three-dimensional learning experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building the future of education together means that, as educators, we need to promote innovation and educational strategies in our classroom to foster the development of skills such as critical thinking and argumentation. Moreover, we should encourage using technology as an efficient and effective tool to solve complex problems. Mathematics is a cornerstone in the education of engineering students. However, students' mathematic classroom experiences have only presented them with a rigid and pure side to the discipline. Active learning strategies foster the development of competencies such as critical thinking and argumentation while generating knowledge socialization and learning democratization. The active learning dynamics were conducted in first-year undergraduate calculus course for engineering and are based on collaborative learning, model-eliciting activities, and the use of technology. Students reported that being actively involved and interacting with classmates and tools made them enjoy the class, broaden their view of mathematics, and connect with contexts from other disciplines. Moreover, these dynamics favor different types of formative assessment for students, self- and peer-assessment, and for teachers about the students learning and the design of the activity. Based on educational research, the design of the dynamics is innovative in the combination of implementations used to potentiate the benefits of a studentcentered learning environment and the socialization of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Local landscapes examined via web-based tools provide a natural arena on which students can analyze how humans modify and interact with their environment. These lessons guide students through an exploration of the natural and built environments both near and far, so students begin to understand how each of these environments compare and the role they play in our everyday lives. With this knowledge, students progress from natural and built environments to the concept of land cover classification, a system of dividing land cover into categories that describe its use and impact. Students then move toward examining the natural and built environment and each land cover classification in terms of environmental justice themes with the specific example of soil pollution. In each of these lessons, students examine a variety of categories and scales that their surrounding environment can be divided into to determine how we interact with the world and the results of those interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The e-wallet feature allows consumers to make payment by transferring digital money into their virtual wallets for in-application online payments or through Quick Response (QR) codes for physical purchases. This study examines the average usage, transaction size and factors influencing the intention to adopt e-wallet among consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 153 responses were collected and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine descriptive statistics and conduct multiple regression analysis to verify that performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, and perceived security influence the intention to use e-wallets during the Covid-19 pandemic among consumers. Performance expectancy is the strongest factor while effort expectancy is the only factor that has no influence on the intention to use e-wallets during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, this study reveals that due to the current situation, consumers are pushed to adopt e-wallets despite their security concerns, and they are willing to learn to use the platforms without considering the possibilities and risks. However, the usage of e-wallets as a medium of transaction is still low due to the lack of awareness and knowledge. The outcomes of this study to provided practical contributions for policymakers and service providers on the current acceptance of e-wallets in Malaysia and to help the e-wallet industry develop more reasonable business strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The major problem of the study is to assess the online platforms based on unified theory of acceptance and use of technology in higher education. The descriptive-correlational method of research was utilized in the study to assess the acceptance using UTAUT model in higher education and its effect students' learning. A correlational research systematically investigates the relationship among variables as well as in determining the cause and effect relationship. The study made use of a quantitative research approach in analyzing and understanding the effects of acceptance of online platforms on students' learning. Standardized questionnaire will use as primary a data-gathering tool. Documentary analysis will utilize in assessing the students' learning in the higher education. The respondents of the study are the college students and professors in a higher education for school year 2023-2024. Majority of the respondents agreed the UTAUT model demonstrates that users' behavioral intention to use online platforms moderately influences their acceptance of them. Users prioritize ease of use, attitude towards use, and compatibility with other tools. The model also suggests that influencers, colleagues, and friends can moderately influence acceptance, providing valuable insights into user perceptions and preferences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The sudden shift in the education system during the pandemic and its subsequent evolution during the post-pandemic era have been pivotal in fostering significant educational development and growth. However, this paradigm shift has not been without challenges. This paper aims to investigate the challenges faced by 68 mathematics teachers in four public elementary schools in the Philippines. The respondents were purposively selected to answer the study's instrument. Using a descriptive survey research methodology, this study explored the five domains in teaching mathematics, namely planning lessons, executing lessons, assessment, mathematical knowledge, and using technology tools. This paper revealed that novice, experienced, and highly experienced teachers alike had moderate difficulty enriching mathematical knowledge and utilizing technology in teaching the subject matter. Moreover, teachers with more than five years' experience had moderate difficulty in the five domains of teaching mathematics in the post-pandemic era. This finding emphasizes the widespread impact of the education shift for teachers of all levels of experience. The paper further emphasizes the importance of supporting experienced teachers during this transformative phase of formulating innovative learning activities and adapting to reimagined pedagogical concepts. Consequently, this study underscores the need for additional training interventions to enhance their mathematical knowledge and use of technology as an integral teaching tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Technological advances are consistently rising, with Indonesia witnessing a yearly increase in internet penetration rates. Technological advancements foster innovation in diverse industries, such as finance and banking. Financial technology is an innovative application of current technology in the financial sector, demonstrating the increasing efficiency of the financial system and services. Sharia financial technology exhibits slower growth in comparison to traditional Fintech. Nevertheless, sharia-compliant financial technology presents significant prospects. This study aims to identify the elements that influence the behavioral intentions of the millennial age in using Sharia financial technology. This study employs a quantitative research approach and utilized a questionnaire as the primary instrument for data collection. The acquired data was analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Smart-PLS. This study had a total of 106 participants. The research findings indicate that the acceptance model and technology utilization substantially influence the promotion of behavioral intentions to adopt Sharia Fintech. The distinguishing feature of this study is its emphasis on millennials and the factors that influence their preference to utilize Islamic financial technology.

AbstractThe main objective of the present study was to investigate undergraduate students’ perception of smartphone addiction and its impact on themselves and their academic performance in Takhar province. 1321 participants from Takhar University and 4 private universities responded to an online survey questionnaire. The researchers used SPSS Version 26.0 to analyze the data. The findings revealed that undergraduate students were highly addicted to smartphones, and the excessive use of smartphones had an adverse effect on the academic performance of students. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences in smartphone addiction by the respondents’ gender, access to social media and daily hours of smartphone usage. Moreover, a strong negative correlation was found between smartphone addiction and its impact on students’ academic performance. The findings of the study are crucial to higher education leaders because they may help them develop policies to reduce the excessive and inappropriate use of smartphones in classrooms.

Young children are naturally interested in light and shadows, thus providing a meaningful context to introduce preschool science investigations. As children explore how shadows are made and change, they also have opportunities to develop math skills, specifically visual spatial awareness. In this article, we describe a set of light and shadows activities. Through these playful hands-on and digital app investigations, children explore how shadows are made and change. Furthermore, each activity highlights a math connection to developing children's visual spatial awareness and how the math practice can be in service of supporting children's understanding of the science core ideas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the use of a digital tool to conduct investigations that allow young children to collect data to answer questions that are interesting and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers. The curricular program is designed as a set of hands-on experiences for preschoolers to engage in problem-solving with data. The digital tool supports the teacher to mediate each step in the investigation process, as preschoolers collaborate to pose a question of interest, identify categories or variables that can help answer the question, proceed through the data collection process, and quickly generate a visualization (graph or tally chart) that drives a deeper discussion or "data talk" to make sense of the data. By maximizing the affordances of technology, data can be efficiently collected while children engage in science practices (e.g. asking questions) and mathematics learning (e.g. gather relevant data, sort and classify by attributes, analysis and interpretation of data). The use of this digital resource amplifies the scaffolding of each investigation, assists in the details of planning and conducting investigations, and provides colorful, engaging visuals to spur discussions about the data in relevant, age-appropriate ways. Throughout the process, children can build on and expand their mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In virtual classrooms, the engagement of learners has become a critical challenge. This research aims to answer the question: What is the impact of virtual classroom and teaching pedagogy on learner engagement in film and visual art education? This research addresses a gap to close a loop in literature and knowledge. A sample of 380 students pursuing films and visual arts education was taken to test the hypotheses. The findings of this study are based on empirical data, and a partial least square--structural equation model (PLS-SEM) employed for data analysis. The study reported that virtual classrooms and teaching pedagogy are significant antecedents of learners' engagement. The study asserted that learners' engagement is influenced by teaching pedagogy with the mediating role of the use of technology. This research is significant for its reliable theoretical contribution to the domain. Furthermore, the study has developed practical recommendations to improve learners' engagement with teaching pedagogy and visual classroom. Future directions are also highlighted to conduct further studies on this area of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable Schoolyards is a 5-month professional learning program run by the California Global Education Project to facilitate teachers working with teachers to create and implement climate justice projects. The program meets virtually 3 times between January and May, with follow-up support in between. Virtual connections with another classroom show students they are not alone in their actions. The program helps teachers prepare students to take action for social justice using both the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Competence Framework. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals help teachers and students connect the specific action they are taking on local issues to action being taken around the world and the Global Competence Framework helps teachers and students build capacity for global competence, and prepare for a world of increasing complexity, diversity and interconnectedness. Examples are shared from a TK and Kindergarten classroom that participated in the Sustainable Schoolyards, and were paired up for the virtual exchange component of the program. The TK class engaged in a school-wide campaign about food waste and composting, and the Kindergarten class learned about responsible production and consumption, and published a book to share their knowledge with their community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building the future of education together means that, as educators, we need to promote innovation and educational strategies in our classroom to foster the development of skills such as critical thinking and argumentation. Moreover, we should encourage using technology as an efficient and effective tool to solve complex problems. Mathematics is a cornerstone in the education of engineering students. However, students’ mathematic classroom experiences have only presented them with a rigid and pure side to the discipline. Active learning strategies foster the development of competencies such as critical thinking and argumentation while generating knowledge socialization and learning democratization. The active learning dynamics were conducted in first-year undergraduate calculus course for engineering and are based on collaborative learning, model-eliciting activities, and the use of technology. Students reported that being actively involved and interacting with classmates and tools made them enjoy the class, broaden their view of mathematics, and connect with contexts from other disciplines. Moreover, these dynamics favor different types of formative assessment for students, self- and peer-assessment, and for teachers about the students learning and the design of the activity. Based on educational research, the design of the dynamics is innovative in the combination of implementations used to potentiate the benefits of a student-centered learning environment and the socialization of knowledge.

The e-wallet feature allows consumers to make payment by transferring digital money into their virtual wallets for in-application online payments or through Quick Response (QR) codes for physical purchases. This study examines the average usage, transaction size and factors influencing the intention to adopt e-wallet among consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 153 responses were collected and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine descriptive statistics and conduct multiple regression analysis to verify that performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, and perceived security influence the intention to use e-wallets during the Covid-19 pandemic among consumers. Performance expectancy is the strongest factor while effort expectancy is the only factor that has no influence on the intention to use e-wallets during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, this study reveals that due to the current situation, consumers are pushed to adopt e-wallets despite their security concerns, and they are willing to learn to use the platforms without considering the possibilities and risks. However, the usage of e-wallets as a medium of transaction is still low due to the lack of awareness and knowledge. The outcomes of this study to provided practical contributions for policymakers and service providers on the current acceptance of e-wallets in Malaysia and to help the e-wallet industry develop more reasonable business strategies.

This research aims to review the CFO's role's evolution and technology's impact on the modern CFO function. The study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to investigate the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) changing role in optimizing the use of the latest technology and process automation. The SLR findings indicate the CFO's role has shifted from a technical finance role to a business leader providing strategic recommendations and financial risk analysis. The research found that by utilizing the latest technology, CFOs can optimize operational efficiency and support faster, more accurate business decision-making. Based on upper echelon theory, the CFO's characteristics affect the company's decisions. Therefore, companies should consider CFOs' experience and education in supporting their strategic role. The study's originality lies in discussing the CFO's role development in the digital era and the impact of the latest technology on strategic decision-making. Keywords: Chief Financial Officer; Use of Technology; Operational Efficiency; Decision Making

This study was conducted in Hatay and Mardin provinces to investigate the tendency of farmers to use social media, the difficulties they face during the use of social media and the variables affecting the use of social media by farmers. The research consisted of data obtained from a face-to-face survey of 221 producers using proportional sampling method. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis, and chi-square analysis was used to examine the relationships between variables. The results showed that the rate of producers using social media was 77.8% in Mardin province and 73.8% in Hatay province. Additionally, farmers mostly use social media for communication with families and access to new news. Also, the most commonly used social media applications in both provinces were WhatsApp and Facebook. As a result of this research, it was determined that farmers don’t use social media sufficiently for agricultural activities, and it was suggested that farmers’ organizations and related institutions should carry out information activities for farmers to encourage farmers to use social media efficiently.

The propensity to cheat is intrinsic to every kind of education or training that requires effort and commitment. Academic dishonesty is a significant issue among secondary and postsecondary students worldwide. The majority of students have been involved in at least one kind of academic dishonesty in the preceding academic year. The fraud triangle was studied to explain student dishonesty. The present research evaluates how much the fraud triangle theory adds to business school students’ dishonesty. Technology as a mediator has also been studied. The research found that, despite their insight into the gravity of most cheating activities, students continued to actively participate in cheating. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Looking for something REALLY exciting, creepy-crawly, accessible and pertains to phenomenon-based/storyline-based NGSS? Bugscope is a free educational project at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. K-12 classrooms have an opportunity to view insects using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Students engage in making sense of the insect world by asking their own questions, construct explanations, engage in argument from evidence, and obtain, evaluate and communicate information. Multiple disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts can be covered: information processing, human impact on Earth systems, biogeology, structure and function, systems and system models, and delimiting engineering problems. This article illuminates a sample lesson for a 3rd grade classroom, adaptable to any grade, using a storyline format. Students participate in a session where classes have mailed their own insect samples to view with an entomologist present. "Bugs" are often collected by students who get excited when they are able to view their own insects. By having an actual "bug scientist" present, students are comfortable asking the questions they actively develop while looking at the insects. This part of the Bugscope experience also provides students with one way to see what different scientists do and ask the entomologist questions about their job. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School districts across the United States are actively exploring avenues to aid elementary-aged Gifted and Talented (GT) students in conducting student-driven research, value science within their local community, develop students' science practices and soft skill acquisition. This article describes how a district-wide program integrated novel emerging technologies to improve elementary GT students' abilities to research a topic of their own interest, in conjunction with a science professional within their community related to that topic, and present their findings at a public symposium. We discuss how use of emerging technologies afforded students a new way to access scientific content via 3D visualization and provided a virtual platform to present their ideas. We share a case of GT students who researched and presented on local bee conservation. Guided by Science and Engineering Practices (grades 3-5) and emerging technologies, participating students developed strategies to conserve bees and presented their findings to members of the local scientist and lay communities. We provide a rubric to support formative assessment of students' science practices and soft skills during a symposium event for generative feedback. We provide guidance for other community-science and GT programs to enhance students' research and presentation experiences through emerging technology integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many elementary science teachers have faced some challenges in implementing meaningful and equitable modeling practices in online science instruction that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Integrating technology tools into modeling practices in project-based learning environments can support meaningful and equitable modeling practices by promoting the development of student agency, the use of diverse modalities, and collaboration. Through an example lesson on the changing shape of earth features, we illustrate how a teacher can help students with varying levels of language learn about earth's systems by collaboratively developing an explanatory model of vegetation and soil interaction to represent their ideas. We conclude by discussing in what ways this lesson supports meaningful and equitable participation in modeling practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of COVID-19 on campus leaders' curriculum integration, perceptions towards the usage, and acquired experience in technology. A purposeful sample of 171 Texas K-12 campus administrators completed the Principal's Computer Technology Survey. Of those, 10 lead campus administrators participated in one-on-one semi- structured interviews. Findings indicated campus leaders' curriculum integration and perceptions towards technology were significantly influenced by COVID-19. Campus leaders admitted that COVID-19 had an impact on relying more on technology regarding communication, teachers requiring more in terms of emotional, behavioral, and technological support, and the use of technology as a replacement versus creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, cryptocurrency has increased in popularity in Indonesia. In Indonesia, based on data from the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), until the end of May 2021, the number of investors in cryptocurrency assets or crypto money was 6.5 million people. This number has increased by more than 50 percent when compared to 2020 when there were 4 million people. The Pintu application is the first crypto mobile application in Indonesia that is committed to solving crypto investment problems, especially for beginners and ordinary people. Even though it provides benefits, investing in cryptocurrency can provide high profits. In an instant, it can also make a profit. The motion, which is like a roller coaster, requires strong mental readiness to invest in cryptocurrencies. This should also be a critical consideration for investors, especially young investors. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what factors contribute to building stronger attitudes and behavioral intentions toward the PINTU application. This research analyzes the data using the use of technology 2 method with the partial least square (PLS) analysis technique method, which will later be processed in the form of data results in the form of responses of the user when using the application. Facilitating conditions and social influence are the most influential indicators. The results of the study show that behavioral intention to adopt has a relationship with behavioral intention to recommend, and behavioral intention to adopt positively and significantly influences the intention to recommend.

In recent years, cryptocurrency has increased in popularity in Indonesia. In Indonesia, based on data from the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), until the end of May 2021, the number of investors in cryptocurrency assets or crypto money was 6.5 million people. This number has increased by more than 50 percent when compared to 2020 when there were 4 million people. The Pintu application is the first crypto mobile application in Indonesia that is committed to solving crypto investment problems, especially for beginners and ordinary people. Even though it provides benefits, investing in cryptocurrency can provide high profits. In an instant, it can also make a profit. The motion, which is like a roller coaster, requires strong mental readiness to invest in cryptocurrencies. This should also be a critical consideration for investors, especially young investors. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what factors contribute to building stronger attitudes and behavioral intentions toward the PINTU application. This research analyzes the data using the use of technology 2 method with the partial least square (PLS) analysis technique method, which will later be processed in the form of data results in the form of responses of the user when using the application. Facilitating conditions and social influence are the most influential indicators. The results of the study show that behavioral intention to adopt has a relationship with behavioral intention to recommend, and behavioral intention to adopt positively and significantly influences the intention to recommend. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become an integral component of urban planning practice in the last 30 years. The applications, utility and fit of specific technologies within planning practice have been widely discussed, however the use of ICTs by planning practitioners beyond individual case studies is unknown. This paper explores the results of an online survey of Australian and UK planners and comparatively benchmarks the types and extent of use of ICTs in planning practice, and the factors inhibiting or enabling the use of different ICTs. The paper concludes with reflections on the relationship between ICTs and urban planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research examines how high school students understand and develop the concept of function through a didactic sequence that uses free fall as the phenomenon of study. Framed within Realistic Mathematics Education, the sequence fosters active learning and encourages the transition from informal to formal knowledge. The methodology includes stages of anticipation, experimentation, analysis using Tracker software, and algebraic formulation. This didactic design motivates students to move from an intuitive perception to an abstract and general understanding of functions. The results highlight students' progress in linking different representations of functions, whether graphical, algebraic, tabular, or descriptive. Using the Tracker tool was fundamental in supporting the visualization and analysis of the data. The research concludes that progressive mathematization and active learning are helpful for a comprehensive and versatile understanding of functions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the age of technology, the usage of mobile payment apps is playing a significant role in financially strengthening urban areas. This research aiming to identify the enablers affecting the use of mobile technology by the urban poor households in Pune, Maharashtra, India and to identify the user behaviour in technology adaptation. The published literature was thoroughly reviewed with respect to mobile payment, financial technology, and financial inclusion. The data has been collected through a field survey. Simultaneously, a structural equation model is developed using Amos software and Spss is used to perform factor analysis. The theoretical framework is based on the Unified theory of acceptance and the use of technology (UTAUT-2) Model. The enablers are Performance Expectancy (PE), Economic Benefit (EB), Convenience, Technical conditions (TC), Hedonic motivation (HM), and Behavioural intention (BI), Social influence (SI) are impacting the use of mobile apps related to finance under the mediating effect of behavioral intention, thereby supporting financial inclusion. Gender, education, occupation, and income are the control variables. Men are more frequent users of mobile payment apps. This study is unique in the context of urban poor households regarding the use of m-payment app and to understand their behavior and actual usage pattern. The current study also has some implications for the banking and mobile technology industry. They may start new strategies for mobile industries and certain factors such as security, convenience, and technical conditions can influence customer intention of using m-payment apps; hence, it needs proper consideration. Simultaneously, banks and technology industries must verify their privacy norms and make it easy for customers to use technology.

In this research, the competency of teachers using technology in eTwinning projects was evaluated in terms of different variables. The research was carried out in the causal comparison model. The research participants consisted of 42.745 projects that applied to the eTwinning quality label in Turkey in 2022. The data of the research were obtained from the evaluations of the technology used in the projects during the project evaluation process of the eTwinning National Support Organization of Turkey. The data of the research were analyzed with descriptive statistics. As a result of the research, it was found that female teachers with a quality label, teachers having international projects, teachers working with children in secondary and high school, and teachers with more project experience use technology better in their eTwinning projects. The technology competency of teachers living in the city center is similar to working in the countryside. According to these results, studies can be carried out for male teachers to improve their competency level in technology in eTwinning projects, and more incentives should be given to them to do projects; training to teachers should be given according to the school types.

COVID-19 has caused great changes in education. Routines, practices, and especially the technologies used in teaching have differentiated at all levels of education. The purpose of this study is to determine the technologies used by faculty members for instructional purposes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and their perspectives on the use of these technologies after the end of pandemic. A close-ended questionnaire was used for gathering data in this survey research study. Participants are150 faculty members from different ages and fields. Findings indicate that, although faculty members experienced various issues (e.g., infrastructure problems, access to technology, and lack of experience in technology) while teaching through technological facilities during the pandemic, they are in favor of using tools such as WhatsApp, Google classroom, Zoom Meeting, Facebook, and e-mail after the end of pandemic due to the different facilities they provide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examined how older adults of four different ethnic groups evaluate the spatial visualization training using 3D apparel design software. The model tested was derived from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and a Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A quantitative research design with an online questionnaire using the purposive quota sampling was used. Structure equation modeling and ANOVAs were performed to test the hypotheses with 600 completed data. The result shows significant ethnic differences of the perceptions, attitude, and behavioral intention for our spatial visualization training. Especially, Asian Americans found the training easy to be involved with and were more likely to use it, whereas Caucasian Americans felt the training to be most difficult and were less likely to use it, compared to other ethnic groups. Also, perceived ease of use and the performance expectancy are cardinal in increasing the positive attitude toward the training. This study discovered the significant factors influencing the intention to use the apparel design virtual technology to improve cognitive functioning. The ethical differences found on the latent variables among four ethnic groups indicate the need of more thoughtful training development by considering the different cultural requirements and challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to show how through plausible reasoning financial mathematics can be taught at the university level, the work is based on a model designed by García (2019), who created it to teach linear algebra in engineering careers, using technology, of all this model, only the design with methodological procedure is adapted. In this grade The theories corresponding to money management will be developed over time, allowing you to obtain a solid foundation in the management and application of simple and compound interest in different financial applications, which will be the prerequisite to continue your studies in financial evaluation of projects., in which he will use these tools for financial decision making. In addition, this course will implement the use of spreadsheets, to facilitate and expedite the respective calculations, thus giving the student a broad overview and useful resource for their future work performance as a professional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effects of simulation-based obstetrics training on students' professional development and examine students' anxiety and technology readiness. Material and Methods: The study was quasi-experimental and performed with 3rd -year students in Midwifery Department (n=60) between September 2018 and January 2019. Students attended a 14-week simulation-based delivery training. In the pre-and posttraining periods, the data were collected by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Tendency Scale for the Use of Technology. Results: Students reported that simulation-based delivery training improved their "professional skills" (95%) and "professional internalization" (93.4%). They stated that there was a positive effect on "anxiety in the working environment" (93.3%) in posttraining. Since no significant differences were observed in scores of the Tendency Scale for the Use of Technology and STAI in pre-and post-training periods (p>0.05), it was thought that they were not potential barrier factors in the training. Conclusion: The ensuring of professional development was achieved by using simulation-based training in the study. However, technology readiness and anxiety levels were stable in pre-and post-training periods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]