A Needs Analysis Report Contextualising the State of the Art in International Online Teaching and Learning, with Particular Attention to the Jordanian Case

Wimpenny, Katherine; Adefila, Arinola; DeWinter, Alun

doi:10.18552/jovital/2018/001

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“…Meanwhile, Jordanian scholars were encouraged to explore the possible implementation of the online learning model in Jordanian universities (Al-Shboul et al, 2013). However, Jordanian law also limited higher education programs to a maximum of 25% online learning (Wimpenny et al, 2018). During this period, research on online learning was sporadic, often taking the form of case studies.…”

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“…During the period from 2015 to 2019, the adoption of online learning in Jordanian higher education remained relatively low (Al-Adwan et al, 2018). A report on e-learning in five public and private Jordanian universities suggested that most instructors were comfortable using online resources and open to increasing the typical level of online learning in most programs; however, some were skeptical that online learning would be effective in teaching practical skills (Wimpenny et al, 2018). However, the report noted a variety of challenges, including a lack of relevant online content in Arabic and unequal access to technology across institutions.…”

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Jordanian University Students’ Views on Emergency Online Learning During COVID-19

Al-Salman

Haider

2021

OLJ

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The present study investigates the influence of digital technology, instructional and assessment quality, economic status and psychological state, and course type on Jordanian university students’ attitudes towards online learning during the COVID-19 emergency transition to online learning. A survey of 4,037 undergraduate students representing four Jordanian public and private universities revealed that personal challenges (such as economic and psychological stress) decreased students’ willingness to learn online in the future, while the quality of the online experience (including instructional and assessment quality) improved their attitudes towards learning online in the future. Students also believed that Arts & Humanities courses were better suited for online teaching/learning than Sciences courses, a difference that persisted after controlling for personal challenges and the quality of the online learning experience.

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Section: Online Learning In Jordanmentioning

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Jordanian University Students’ Views on Emergency Online Learning During COVID-19

Al-Salman

Haider

2021

OLJ

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“…The government of the Hashemite Kingdome of Jordan has increasingly consolidated its efforts at implementing distance/virtual learning programs and initiatives according to what outlined in the National e-Learning Strategy for Higher Education in Jordan (Wimpenny et al , 2018). Khasawneh (2015) noted that the Jordanian higher educational system is gradually moving from a conventional face-to-face classroom environment into a more web-based approach.…”

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Crisis-centric distance learning model in Jordanian higher education sector: factors influencing the continuous use of distance learning platforms during COVID-19 pandemic

Alkhwaldi

Abdulmuhsin

2021

JIEB

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the factors that affect the acceptance of distance learning systems by university academic staff and students in Jordan. To achieve this objective, it has been proposed to examine the distance learning experience of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) after the universities institution suspended face-to-face (traditional) courses delivery owing to novel Coronavirus’ (COVID-19) fears. Design/methodology/approach This study expands upon unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 by incorporating contextual variables such as trust (TR), autonomy (AUT) and compatibility (CMP). Data collection has been carried out through an online survey, which targeted participants at public and private universities during the crisis time of coronavirus. Structural equation modelling has been used to validate the proposed research model. Findings The outcomes revealed that performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, TR and AUT were the significant predictors of distance learning acceptance in both samples. By identifying the factors affecting the acceptance of distance learning systems, it will be more useful to offer better services of distance learning. This will also help to demonstrate that distance learning will be capable of delivering the educational aims of HEIs to areas where a pandemic outbreak in the Middle East. Originality/value Distance learning provides university students with quality education, engaging platforms and most significantly a safe teaching environment. The results and implications to both practice and theory are described.

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“…While there are more than 600 ICT companies, the government has helped create a mature ecosystem in partnership with international technology companies, incubators, and accelerators. Jordan is a country with few natural resources; consequently, early investments have been directed towards venerable technologies and infrastructure as enablers to accelerating innovation and collaboration across sectors (Wimpenny et al, 2018;iBASEt, 2016;Lukonga & Joshi, 2020).…”

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Measuring digital transformation impact in Jordan: A proposed framework.

Adaileh¹,

Alshawawreh

2021

JIDM

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The digital transformation vision (REACH 2025) is essential for transformation and enabling individuals, sectors, and companies in Jordan to adopt digital solutions and build a robust ground in conducting business. The government in Jordan launched the REACH2025 Vision in 2016, and it has taken many serious measures to bring sectors, companies, and individuals to virtual digital by 2025. This government's vision consisted of seven dimensions (Smart Specialization and demand-driven innovation, Public Sector Innovation, Tech Start-ups and Entrepreneurs, ICT Skills, Capacity and Talent, Enabling Business Environment, Smart digital economy infrastructure, and Governance), and 18 actions to implement over ten years. The researchers used these dimensions to build a framework to measure the impact of government progress on enabling individuals, sectors, and companies, on productivity, and encouraging investment. The researchers used a sample of 196 respondents from various disciplines to figure out attitudes and evaluate government actions. The researchers also used responses to validate the proposed theoretical framework in the components of the digital economy. The results revealed positive attitudes towards the development and implementation, and excellent in some areas, while some measures need strengthening and re-evaluation. The study recommended employing the proposed framework to measure the actual impact of the digital transformation. The study also advises leading future research towards further empirical examination to validate the framework proposed.

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A Needs Analysis Report Contextualising the State of the Art in International Online Teaching and Learning, with Particular Attention to the Jordanian Case

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Jordanian University Students’ Views on Emergency Online Learning During COVID-19

Jordanian University Students’ Views on Emergency Online Learning During COVID-19

Crisis-centric distance learning model in Jordanian higher education sector: factors influencing the continuous use of distance learning platforms during COVID-19 pandemic

Measuring digital transformation impact in Jordan: A proposed framework.

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