Strategies to Promote e-Learning, Engagement, and Belonging in Emerging Educational Technologies

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Pamayla Darbyshire
Maria Navarro
Louise Underdahl

Abstract

As reliance on information and communication technology continues to grow, it is essential to recognize and explore the impact of emerging technologies in the field of education. These rapidly advancing tools require early integration of digital citizenship education in curricula to promote their adoption and adaptation. With the support of new teaching methodologies and diverse digital education tools, educators are better equipped to empower students, streamline academic processes, and foster effective collaboration. The present narrative reviews emerging technologies in education to examine their potential benefits in the field of education. The insights are poised to inspire universities and colleges worldwide to embrace innovative technology for enhanced academic performance and delivery of education

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Strategies to Promote e-Learning, Engagement, and Belonging in Emerging Educational Technologies. (2025). International Journal for Educational Media and Technology, 18(2). https://ijemt.org/index.php/journal/article/view/336
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Author Biographies

Pamayla Darbyshire, University of Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Pamayla E. Darbyshire is an alum of the College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix, where she earned her Doctorate in Health Administration. Her commitment to the academic community is evident in her role as a mentor for College of Doctoral Studies students (UoPx). Her research focus is case management and chronic diseases, and she has presented at numerous virtual conferences with an international audience.

Maria Navarro, University of Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Navarro holds a doctoral degree in Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Navarro is a Research Fellow with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research and serves as a University Research Methodologist for the University of Phoenix. Dr. Navarro’s research interests are cognition and cognitive ergonomics, including how humans learn, understand, and process information. Within this area, Dr. Navarro has developed a particular interest in online teaching and learning, has participated in developing online course shells, and is certified by Quality Matters, a national program in quality assurance in the online learning space.

Louise Underdahl, University of Phoenix, AZ

Louise Underdahl, PhD, MPA, MSLS, earned her BA (English Literature) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), followed by her MSLS, MPA, and PhD at the University of Southern California. She served at UCLA from 1978 to 1992, at UCLA Health Risk Management from 1992 to 2017, and at the University of Phoenix Online since 2004. She is a Doctoral Instructor for the College of Doctoral Studies ACCESS program. Focusing on work attitudes, she is a reviewer for the Dissertation to Publication Workshop, a volunteer research associate for the Global Institute of Experienced Entrepreneurship, and a recipient of the University of Phoenix 2018 Faculty Excellence Award and 2022 Faculty of the Year Award.    

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Strategies to Promote e-Learning, Engagement, and Belonging in Emerging Educational Technologies. (2025). International Journal for Educational Media and Technology, 18(2). https://ijemt.org/index.php/journal/article/view/336