Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/ajet/https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10808https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10808Students have faced substantial challenges concerning belonging following the pandemic, particularly related to isolation and loneliness. This study implemented and examined the efficacy of an intervention using personalised emails and learning management system (LMS) based promotional videos designed to enhance…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAnna Bedford et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11584https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11584A reflective learning dashboard powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) was developed to enhance self-regulated learning, student engagement, academic performance and learner perceptions in higher education. Grounded in learning analytics and generative feedback pedagogy, the system integrates behavioural…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThacha LawannaResearchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10612https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10612As digitalisation continues to reshape education and massive open online courses (MOOCs) gain popularity, micro-learning has emerged as a key strategy to enhance learning in both formal and informal settings. Recognising this potential, the present study investigated Vietnamese learners’ psychological needs,…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTHiep-Hung Pham et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11222https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11222This study investigated the relationship between perceived artificial intelligence (AI) competency and critical thinking skills among Generation Z students, with a focus on the mediating roles of digital literacy and cognitive engagement. Grounded in social cognitive theory, the research posited that individuals who…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTMahmut Demir and Dilek ÜnverenResearchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11677https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11677The growth of technology-mediated online learning has created new challenges for classroom management, particularly in English as a Foreign Language contexts, where interaction and participation are central to learning. Concerns have emerged that traditional strategies, such as maintaining eye contact and using…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTTran Nguyen Quyen Anh and Nguyen Ngoc NguyenResearchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11512https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11512Personalised generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) feedback holds potential for supporting students’ creative problem-solving, yet empirical evidence on its effects and underlying mechanisms remains limited. This study addressed these gaps through a within-subjects experiment with 62 Chinese university students,…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTYixuan Chen et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11467https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11467The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into peer assessment is reshaping feedback practices in higher education. However, empirical evidence directly comparing human and AI-generated feedback remains limited. This mixed methods study compared feedback quality and student perceptions between…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTXin Li et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10804https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10804Novice learners often struggle to engage with the complexity inherent in systems thinking. This study explores how a customised generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbot can scaffold students’ systems thinking processes in a critical thinking and problem-solving skills module at an institute of higher…Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTSharon Bee Wah Tan and Yuanli ZhengResearchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11466https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11466Ease of use and access are leading educators to adopt generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to augment their practice in areas such as constructive alignment. Drawing on critical and post-digital literature to frame a critical discourse analysis, we interrogated grey literature on utilising GenAI in…Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTRichard McInnes et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10539https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.10539Research lacks a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing students’ continuous usage of learning management system (LMS) mobile applications, especially considering the heterogeneity and dynamic psychological changes among undergraduate students. This study employed an integrative stimulus-organism-response…Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTXi Fang et al.Researchhttps://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11301https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.11301Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to transform education, yet little is known about how teachers’ perceptions of its autonomy and their risk aversion influence their willingness to adopt. This mixed method study utilised a human-AI interaction lens to investigate the psychological processes…Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTHai Min Dai et al.Research