A major goal of sustainability is to strike a balance between socio-economic interests and the planet’s finite ecological systems. This trend is also affecting the area of tourism with its environmental, social, and economic impacts. … Read More
The perceived usefulness of in-house trainings during COVID-19: A study to explore what do our students think about their in-house training?
New research published in Heliyon. Heliyon is an open access journal ranked in the highest quartile by Scopus and SCIE by Web of Science. The full article can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12547. Research synopsis: In-house … Read More
The Perceived Usefulness of Gamified E-Learning: A Study of Undergraduate Students With Implications for Higher Education
A research project by Aj. Veronica Aguilos and Aj. Kevin Fuchs Gamification is about applying gaming strategies and game elements to improve learning, and thus, making it more engaging for individuals. The application of gamification … Read More
An Exploratory Interview Study on Travel Risk Perception: The Case of Phuket Sandbox
Travel risk perception is a factor with emerging importance in the tourism industry due to its intangible nature, but a large impact on travelers’ decision-making. This exploratory study examines the perception of travel risk amid … Read More
Bringing gamification into the classroom: An empirical study to investigate the perceived usefulness and perceived engagement
The advancement of ICT has expedited the decline of knowledge-based learning. Gamification is considered an enhanced pedagogical way to foster knowledge transfer and construct students’ learning in formal education. The term refers to “the phenomenon … Read More
The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and e-Learning
ERT stands for Emergency Remote Teaching. ERT emerged in the midst of COVID-19. ERT is a part of online education. However, it has very different distinguishing features. Educators were rushed to convert entire implementations from … Read More
Remote Teaching and Learning in the COVID Era: Empirical Evidence from three Universities in Thailand
📌 In an abrupt and unprecedented move to cancel face-to-face classes across the country for all institutions in higher education (HE), the paradigm of emergency remote teaching emerged (ERT). The purpose of ERT is to … Read More
Factors Influencing Tourism Students’ Intentions Towards Environmental Sustainability
💢A study to examine undergraduate hospitality and tourism students’ intentions toward environmental sustainability among students in China and Thailand. The empirical data was collected through a self-administered attitude questionnaire. The results of the study revealed … Read More
Student Perspectives about Emergency Remote Teaching during COVID-19
There is no universal response for institutions in higher education on how to handle the continuity of education during the radical transformation all across the world during COVID-19. The study identified that the students largely … Read More
An Exploratory Interview Study About Student Perceptions of Using Social Media to Facilitate Their Undergraduate Studies
The true power of social media lies in its ability to enable users to connect and share information with anyone around the globe. The use of social media in education helps students get more useful … Read More