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This book relates to the experiences and initiatives of teacher education institutions in the Southern Africa region to empower teachers to cope with teaching and learning in the digital age.

This book relates to the experiences and initiatives of teacher education institutions in the Southern Africa region to empower teachers to cope with teaching and learning in the digital age. The book covers the impacts of digital technologies on the teaching and learning process. Online and blended learning, digital pedagogies, the design of curricula and learning experiences to address the learning needs and profile of learners are considered in this book. Furthermore, the way in which pre- and in-service teachers learn about alternative modes of assessment will also be considered. In this regard, innovative concepts such as renewable and situated assessments, multimodal assessments, digital storytelling and e-portfolios, amongst others, were explored.

This book explores open educational resources and open education through research conducted on this topic globally. Numerous examples of open praxis are also included, ranging from open educational resources courses to the affordances of artificial intelligence, data-driven learning, and open textbooks in this context.

This book explores open educational resources and open education through research conducted on this topic globally. Numerous examples of open praxis are also included, ranging from open educational resources courses to the affordances of artificial intelligence, data-driven learning, and open textbooks in this context.

This book examines artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse adoption in education by presenting case studies on what might work and what might not. It shows how AI can personalize learning, translate, and adapt content for diverse learners, and automate routine feedback. Additionally, this book further reveals the challenges and concerns to keep in mind while developing and adopting these technologies. It serves as a practical guide for educators, leaders, and policymakers seeking to use emerging technologies to advance equity, climate literacy, and future-ready skills, and invites readers to co-create trustworthy, human-centered AI and metaverse experiences that expand opportunity, are culturally sensitive, and help learners and teachers everywhere build a sustainable shared future.

This book investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the educational, cognitive, social, and psychological processes of teaching and learning in diverse ways across different educational levels. It focuses on a variety of key areas of enquiry, such as:Learner motivation, engagement, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation, critical and reflective thinking, and learning outcomes.The psychological impact of AI on teachers (e.g. changes in job roles, professional identity, work motivation, job satisfaction, and work-life balance).The ethical considerations of using AI in education (e.g. issues of privacy, bias, and safety).Emotional intelligence in AI-based teaching and learning.The impact of human-computer interaction on cognition, memory, and mental health.Cognitive and self-directed learning in adult, lifelong, and inclusive education.Humanization of AI in education.Technology fatigue and technostress in education.This book serves as a reference for various stakeholders in the field of education and assists them in understanding the impact of AI on both teachers and learners.Readers who wish to learn more about this topic can refer to 'Artificial Intelligence and Human Agency in Education: Volume Two'.