Volume 4, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Education and Computer Studies (IJECS), published in March 2024, presents a collection of studies at the intersection of education and technology. The issue begins with an exploration of the Jurisprudential Analytical Inquiry Learning Model, enhanced by Augmented Reality, and its effect on critical thinking in biology among high school students. Another article delves into the utilization of big data within educational technology research, highlighting its potential for advancing the field. The role of multimedia technology in enhancing distance learning is also discussed, emphasizing its importance in modern education. Additionally, a study introduces a learning module based on computational thinking, aligned with Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum for primary education. Finally, the issue concludes with an analysis of independence in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities at a specialized educational institution.