Informal learning
View article: AI for Lifelong Learning: Beyond the Classroom Walls
AI for Lifelong Learning: Beyond the Classroom Walls Open
In the digital age, learning is no longer confined to classrooms, formal education systems, or age-specific stages of life. The growing demand for continuous skill development, professional adaptability, and personal growth has positioned …
View article: AI for Lifelong Learning: Beyond the Classroom Walls
AI for Lifelong Learning: Beyond the Classroom Walls Open
In the digital age, learning is no longer confined to classrooms, formal education systems, or age-specific stages of life. The growing demand for continuous skill development, professional adaptability, and personal growth has positioned …
View article: Journalists’ Algorithmic Literacy: Attitudes towards Social Media and Generative AI
Journalists’ Algorithmic Literacy: Attitudes towards Social Media and Generative AI Open
This study explores the relationship between Portuguese journalists’ satisfaction with the adoption of digital tools and their algorithmic literacy across cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions. Based on an online survey (N = 219)…
View article: Boosting innovation in small informal businesses through collaboration
Boosting innovation in small informal businesses through collaboration Open
Small businesses in the informal economy drive employment, but they struggle to thrive. They are particularly vulnerable to shocks due to major events such as the Covid pandemic. A recent study by researchers at the Human Sciences Research…
View article: THE USE OF INSTAGRAM TO EXPAND ENGLISH VOCABULARY: CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH VILLAGE PARE
THE USE OF INSTAGRAM TO EXPAND ENGLISH VOCABULARY: CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH VILLAGE PARE Open
This study explores the effectiveness of Instagram as a medium for learning English vocabulary in an informal learning environment, specifically in Kampung Inggris Pare, Indonesia. Vocabulary is a key element in language proficiency, yet m…
View article: THE USE OF INSTAGRAM TO EXPAND ENGLISH VOCABULARY: CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH VILLAGE PARE
THE USE OF INSTAGRAM TO EXPAND ENGLISH VOCABULARY: CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH VILLAGE PARE Open
This study explores the effectiveness of Instagram as a medium for learning English vocabulary in an informal learning environment, specifically in Kampung Inggris Pare, Indonesia. Vocabulary is a key element in language proficiency, yet m…
View article: Cultivating Young Leaders: Integrating Process and Digital Transformation in Childhood Education
Cultivating Young Leaders: Integrating Process and Digital Transformation in Childhood Education Open
This article explores the transformative intersection of process and digital innovation in teaching leadership to children aged three to fourteen, demonstrating how early and middle childhood represent critical windows for nurturing initia…
View article: Cultivating Young Leaders: Integrating Process and Digital Transformation in Childhood Education
Cultivating Young Leaders: Integrating Process and Digital Transformation in Childhood Education Open
This article explores the transformative intersection of process and digital innovation in teaching leadership to children aged three to fourteen, demonstrating how early and middle childhood represent critical windows for nurturing initia…
View article: From Patterns to Participation: A Computational and Service-Learning Approach to Informal Settlement Planning in Architectural Education
From Patterns to Participation: A Computational and Service-Learning Approach to Informal Settlement Planning in Architectural Education Open
The accelerating shortage of adequate housing across the Global South continues to intensify the growth of informal settlements, underscoring the need for design pedagogies that prepare architects to engage ethically and analytically with …
View article: Моделювання інформального освітнього середовища для формування мотивації до самоосвіти у майбутніх учителів фізики<!--a=1-->
Моделювання інформального освітнього середовища для формування мотивації до самоосвіти у майбутніх учителів фізики<!--a=1--> Open
The article explores the model of implementation of informal education as a significant factor in the formation of motivation for self-education in future physics teachers. It is emphasized that modern education, in particular pedagogical …
View article: An <scp>RL</scp> ‐Driven Adaptive Game Approach to Support Cultural Heritage Learning
An <span>RL</span> ‐Driven Adaptive Game Approach to Support Cultural Heritage Learning Open
Background Study Serious games for cultural heritage offer opportunities for enhancement, particularly in user experience and educational impact. This paper presents a Reinforcement Learning (RL)‐driven adaptive approach to support CH lear…
View article: Informal digital learning of English in teachers: development and validation of a scale – CORRIGENDUM
Informal digital learning of English in teachers: development and validation of a scale – CORRIGENDUM Open
View article: ELIA Dataset: 70 Million Learning Logs from 20 Months of Web Browsing and Informal Vocabulary Learning
ELIA Dataset: 70 Million Learning Logs from 20 Months of Web Browsing and Informal Vocabulary Learning Open
This dataset contains 70 million timestamped learning events automatically logged for nearly 15,000 English learners over a 20-month period while browsing authentic English-language websites using ELIA, a browser plugin that supports vocab…
View article: Revolutionizing Education Scientometric: The Convergence of AI, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality for Immersive Learning
Revolutionizing Education Scientometric: The Convergence of AI, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality for Immersive Learning Open
Exploring the transformative impact of converging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies on immersive learning environments. Using PRISMA methodology and comprehensive bibliometric analy…
View article: Progressive Web Applications as a Tool to Achieve SDG 4 and SDG 8: Evidence from Vocational Schools in Marginalized Regions
Progressive Web Applications as a Tool to Achieve SDG 4 and SDG 8: Evidence from Vocational Schools in Marginalized Regions Open
Achieving equitable vocational education in geographically marginalized regions remains a persistent challenge due to limited infrastructure, unstable connectivity, and constrained access to qualified instructors. This study examines the i…
View article: Extracting the Essence of a Learning Community in an Online Graduate Program: How and Why Peer Connections and Collaboration Manifest and Matter in Meaningful Ways
Extracting the Essence of a Learning Community in an Online Graduate Program: How and Why Peer Connections and Collaboration Manifest and Matter in Meaningful Ways Open
As learning contexts emerge and transform within the realm of online graduate education, educators face the ongoing challenge of fostering interactive, learner-centered experiences, and there is a greater need to explore teaching and learn…
View article: Introduction: Religion’s Influence in Non-Formal and Informal Educational Contexts
Introduction: Religion’s Influence in Non-Formal and Informal Educational Contexts Open
This Special Issue of Religions, entitled “Examining Religion’s Influence in Non-Formal and Informal Educational Contexts: Beliefs, Practices and Narratives”, originates from the recognition that learning increasingly occurs outside formal…
View article: ELIA Dataset: 70 Million Learning Logs from 20 Months of Web Browsing and Informal Vocabulary Learning
ELIA Dataset: 70 Million Learning Logs from 20 Months of Web Browsing and Informal Vocabulary Learning Open
This dataset contains 70 million timestamped learning events automatically logged for nearly 15,000 English learners over a 20-month period while browsing authentic English-language websites using ELIA, a browser plugin that supports vocab…
View article: <b>Social Media Learning Nexus: Exploring ESL Learners' Self-Directed Out-of-the-Class English Language Development Opportunities and Challenges</b>
<b>Social Media Learning Nexus: Exploring ESL Learners' Self-Directed Out-of-the-Class English Language Development Opportunities and Challenges</b> Open
This research explores the contribution of social media to undergraduate students' English language learning process outside the class. Employing a qualitative research design, data were gathered from nine female teachers, nine male teache…
View article: Fostering Professional Capital in a Faculty Learning Community by Exploring Cooperatiove Learning Strategies to Teach Group/Teamwork Skills in a college of Agriculture at Clemson University
Fostering Professional Capital in a Faculty Learning Community by Exploring Cooperatiove Learning Strategies to Teach Group/Teamwork Skills in a college of Agriculture at Clemson University Open
Research-based practices and strategies to help both faculty and students become more successful through delivery and participation in teamwork, an important 21st century employability skill, was the topic for developing a Faculty Learning…
View article: THE STEAM LEARNING ECOLOGIES METHODOLOGY
THE STEAM LEARNING ECOLOGIES METHODOLOGY Open
The vision of SLEs is practically manifested in fusing the STE(A)M approach, an open schooling environment, and living lab practice within an empowering partnership based on local-level collaboration between formal, non-formal, and informa…
View article: Teachers’ Perspectives on Social Media Networking for Indonesian Language Learning in Inclusive Elementary Schools: A Multi-Method Case Study
Teachers’ Perspectives on Social Media Networking for Indonesian Language Learning in Inclusive Elementary Schools: A Multi-Method Case Study Open
Background Effective learning strategies are essential for inclusive elementary classrooms, particularly in Indonesian language education, where students have diverse learning needs and digital access levels. Although social media has beco…
View article: THE STEAM LEARNING ECOLOGIES METHODOLOGY
THE STEAM LEARNING ECOLOGIES METHODOLOGY Open
The vision of SLEs is practically manifested in fusing the STE(A)M approach, an open schooling environment, and living lab practice within an empowering partnership based on local-level collaboration between formal, non-formal, and informa…
View article: From Wheels to Wealth: A Qualitative Case Study on Grassroots Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bricolage in Sri Lanka
From Wheels to Wealth: A Qualitative Case Study on Grassroots Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bricolage in Sri Lanka Open
Globally, grassroots entrepreneurship is increasingly recognised for its capacity to foster innovation and resilience in resource-scarce environments. Particularly in the Global South, entrepreneurs often operate informally, drawing on loc…
View article: Empowering Online Adult Educators: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Instructional Strategies
Empowering Online Adult Educators: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Instructional Strategies Open
This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can support online adult learning by aligning with Knowles’ four principles of andragogy: involvement, experience, problem‐centeredness, and relevance. Three activities were analyzed u…
View article: Playgroups as ‘a Safe Space’ for Parents and Families: the Role of Community Based Social Support in the Early Years
Playgroups as ‘a Safe Space’ for Parents and Families: the Role of Community Based Social Support in the Early Years Open
Playgroups provide parents/carers with much needed support and serve as vital routes to developing social networks for knowledge exchange and social capital (Lightbody 2024). This research aims to understand the role of playgroups as a veh…
View article: Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions of Deep Learning in Education: A PRISMA-ScRGuided Scoping Review of Scopus Literature (2000-2025)
Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions of Deep Learning in Education: A PRISMA-ScRGuided Scoping Review of Scopus Literature (2000-2025) Open
The rapid digital transformation of education has accelerated the use of artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, to support adaptive and personalized learning systems. However, research in this field remains fragmented, and it…
View article: YOUTH READINESS FOR AI-DRIVEN HR PRACTICES IN THE BALTIC STATES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
YOUTH READINESS FOR AI-DRIVEN HR PRACTICES IN THE BALTIC STATES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Open
This study explores youth readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) applications in human resource (HR) and recruitment practices in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Based on a cross-country survey and qualitative interviews with individua…
View article: Engaging Young Minds: Museum Education for Children Under Five
Engaging Young Minds: Museum Education for Children Under Five Open
The museum’s play-based learning environmentThis research explores the Museum’s play-based learning environment as a transformative space for children under five, highlighting a significant shift in the role of museums. Traditionally focus…
View article: Bridging Skills Mismatch in Nigeria’s TVET System: Integrating Industry 4.0 Competencies for Entrepreneurial Readiness
Bridging Skills Mismatch in Nigeria’s TVET System: Integrating Industry 4.0 Competencies for Entrepreneurial Readiness Open
The accelerating impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) has heightened the demand for a digitally competent and innovative workforce. In Nigeria, however, a persistent mismatch exists between industry-required competenci…