E-learning in Saudi Arabia

Yamani, Hanaa

doi:10.14355/jitae.2014.0304.10

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“…Furthermore, recent studies have examined the use of e-learning systems in a Saudi higher institution and found that more than half of university students only use LMS either rarely or occasionally (Binyamin et al, 2016(Binyamin et al, , 2017. Prior studies disclosed that there is a dearth of academic research on Saudi higher education to examine the effects of usability factors on students use of LMSs, so significant issues have not yet been examined (Al-Asmari & Khan, 2014;Al-Harbi, 2011a;Alshammari et al, 2016;Alshehri et al, 2019a;Salloum & Shaalan, 2019;Yamani, 2014). Issues associated with system technical support, self-efficacy and instructional design, perceived accessibility, perceived flexibility, and subjective norm have been examined in the acceptance and use of LMSs (Al-Harbi, 2011a;Alshammari et al, 2016).…”

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The Effects of UTAUT and Usability Qualities on Students’ Use of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Tertiary Education

Alshehri

Smith

2020

JITE:Research

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Aim/Purpose: This study proposes a theoretical framework that amalgamates Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) variables with usability metrics to investigate the impact on students’ intention and use of the Learning Management System (LMS) in Saudi higher education. Background: There is a dearth of academic research on Saudi higher education to examine the effects of usability factors on students use of LMSs, so significant issues have not yet been examined. Methodology: Based on survey data from 605 respondents, the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was employed to assess the model. Contribution: The findings of the study may help colleges and universities to gain insights into the best way to promote e-learning system perceived usefulness and acceptance among students. Findings: The results confirmed that the UTAUT parameters are valid and robust in the context of LMS in Saudi Arabia. The dimension of social influence emerged to significantly influence the students’ intention and usage behaviour. The performance expectancy was affected by information quality and the system interactivity whereas the effort expectancy was influenced by system navigation, system learnability, and instructional assessment. The usability feature of interactivity was also demonstrated to influence students’ willingness to use the system. Recommendations for Practitioners: University policymakers are expected to benefit from this research for e-learning system acceptance in an academic setting and eliminate any impediments to its implementation. University students will be able to identify the factors and motivations driving their adoption of the system. In particular, usability, social, and organisational factors that affect their use of an e-learning system would be better understood. Recommendation for Researchers: The study should aid the research community in technology acceptance and usability studies to determine the students’ perceptions and experiences towards e-learning usability, social, and organisational factors that influence their acceptance, specifically in a Saudi context where students have unique psychological and social characteristics. Administrators and designers could also better understand areas of improvement for usability issues and develop design solutions based on the findings of this study. Impact on Society: The suggestions have been offered in order to accelerate and increase the use of e-learning services in Saudi higher education. System designers and administrators should have a better insight into the user interface design, considering system-independent metrics that could enhance user acceptance of e-learning systems. Future Research: The study focused on the students’ perspective, a natural progression of this work is to involve other e-learning stakeholders (teachers and administrators). This could enrich the research by providing a better understanding of undisclosed issues, offering different views about the implementation and use of an e-learning system in Saudi Arabia.

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The Effects of UTAUT and Usability Qualities on Students’ Use of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Tertiary Education

Alshehri

Smith

2020

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“…It has been stated many times that e-learning or distance learning can be an effective educational delivery system in a crisis area or countries that are socially deviant. This method of education can be aidful in reaching hard to access groups and countries that follow a comparatively traditional approach of education like SA (Yamani, 2014). Navarro and Shoemaker (2000) through their experimental research extrapolated important results on the idea of distance and technology-based learning.…”

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“…The process of e-learning or technology based learning can provide a seamless dispensation of education to both genders by allowing the same instructors to teach online. The shortage of universities can also be addressed through the means of technology based learning (Yamani, 2014). Therefore, from the aforementioned research analysis it can be concluded that Saudi women can extensively profit from virtual or any other technology based learning by simultaneously keeping their traditions intact.…”

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Perceptions of female students toward hologram video conferencing technology at AOU

Aman¹,

Shiratuddin²

2020

IJET

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The research paper primarily aims at understanding women's discernment in the field of education if it is governed by technology such as hologram video conferencing. The paper is expounded in the context of Saudi Arab’s education system as the country of Saudi Arab is fringed by many rules and regulations for females pursuing higher education. The research paper will extrapolate the change in conventional learning and the ways in which it can benefit women’s perception and society at large. Arab Open University (AOU) has been a pioneer in distance and e-learning in SA and hence the study is directly directed towards implementing Hologram Video Conferencing and viewing the change in gender biases when it comes to acquiring scientific learning. The paper will also delve into the challenges that can be faced in adoption of holographic based learning and how it can be overcome by changing awareness and deploying more stringent rules by the government.

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“…The research scope is established to assist the central of this dissertation that is to improve the response and to influence Six Sigma on quality control management and decision making in the airport sector. Therefore, the document onlydescribes the related methods and theories to a level upon which they have utilized to outfit the aims that are clarified above in preference to providing a detailed mathematical and theoretical discourse of the theories [10]. Additionally, it is the purpose of this research to inspire and stimulate more and more academic studies in Six Sigma and support its applications in different areas.…”

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An empirical study for evaluating performance of King Abdulaziz International Airport with six sigma

Basahel¹,

Alqarni²

2020

csit

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This research is intended to evaluate the efficiency of proceures and processes used by the King AbdulazizInternational Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with the help of Six Sigma. For, we have framed differentobjectives for analyzing the effect of six sigma in decision makings and quality control of the KAIA. The aim is also tofind out the relationship of Six Sigma on an information system used by KAIA. We have used the qualitative researchmethod (semi-structured interview method) with the target population of five employees working at KAIA. Qualitativedata was collected from participants through transcribed, audio-recorded and codes. Thematic analysis was carriedout in order to obtain the study result. Our study finds that there is a significant effect of Six Sigma in streamlining ofall the processes of KAIA, which contributed towards the improvement of the quality and providing better control. Wefound that the KAIA applies KPIs to measure the decision makin, empowering the decision makers or managers. Wehave also reflected on the role of Six Sigma towards the effective performance of individuals in finance, customersupport, and internal business process and team development.

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E-learning in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 16 publications

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The Effects of UTAUT and Usability Qualities on Students’ Use of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Tertiary Education

The Effects of UTAUT and Usability Qualities on Students’ Use of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Tertiary Education

Perceptions of female students toward hologram video conferencing technology at AOU

An empirical study for evaluating performance of King Abdulaziz International Airport with six sigma

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