Factors Affecting E-Learning Effectiveness in a Higher Learning Institution in Afghanistan

Alariqi, Ala Abdulhakim; Najafi, Moslem; Abdulrab, Mohammed; Murray, Christine; Slimanzai, Habibullah

doi:10.1145/3369255.3372275

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“…Following researches in the context of developing countries confirm the impact of these basic factors (Aung & Khaing, 2016;El-Masri & Tarhini, 2017). This research also confirms the impact of performance expectancy (degree of usefulness, expected outcome, relative advantage), content quality (quality of e-content on the HELMS), LMS quality (quality of HELMS in term of usability), university management (management issues inside university), and lecturers' behavior on the use of learning management systems, which were also found to be proofed by the other pieces of literature (Alariqi et al, 2019;Aung & Khaing, 2016;El-Masri & Tarhini, 2017;Shafiei Sarvestani et al, 2019;Shroff et al, 2007). Unlike previous research in the context of Jordan and Saudi Arabia by Almaiah et al, (2020), the impact of security, trust, and privacy was not found to be influential on HELMS use among students due to the lack of knowledge on possible consequence caused by the disclosure of private data.…”

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Investigating the challenges and factors influencing the use of the learning management system during the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

2021

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Successful implementation and use of learning management systems (LMSs) have become a critical challenge for many higher education institutes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although LMSs with lots of features were developed for universities, the success of those systems is highly related to a detailed understanding of challenges and factors influencing the use of the systems among their users. HELMS (Higher Education Learning Management System) is a countrywide LMS used for teaching and learning during the quarantine period caused by covid-19 in Afghanistan universities. As it was the first experience of Afghan universities in using the learning management systems during the pandemic, challenges were expected to appear. No previous research has been conducted on either studying the challenges of using the HELMS or investigating the factors influencing the use of HELMS during the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan. Hence, there was no unified view of the potential challenges of using HELMS and factors influencing the use of the HELMS among the researchers. This research aims to investigate the challenges that face the use of HELMS and explore the factors influencing the use of HELMS among both lecturers and students. This study employed a qualitative research method by conducting semi-structured interviews with 100 participants including university management, lecturers, and students. Thematic analysis was used as a method for the analysis of qualitative data. The findings of this research will help policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in public and private universities to grasp knowledge on the successful implementation and use of LMSs during covid-19 and afterward.

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Investigating the challenges and factors influencing the use of the learning management system during the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

2021

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“…Finally, the recent a survey was conducted in May 2019 at four public universities in Kabul, Afghanistan. The results revealed several challenges, including a lack of ICT infrastructure, internet access, insufficient training, and a lack of skills in ICT [18]. It is worthwhile to notice that most previous studies described above reported similar factors which affect effective implementation of e-learning, especially among underdeveloped and developing countries.…”

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Challenges and Hurdles to E-learning Implementation During COVID-19 Outbreak: A Case of Shaikh Zayed University

Nasrat

Khamosh

Lavangnananda

2020

2020 International Conference on Informatics, Multimedia, Cyber and Information System (ICIMCIS)

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are used extensively in various fields all over the world. E-learning has become a necessity in higher education institutions and is being deployed in educational establishments across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was conducted from May to June 2020 amidst COVID-19 at Shaikh Zayed University (SZU), Khost, Afghanistan, to assess the current status and identify key challenges hurdle elearning implementation. A structural questionnaire link using Google Form was sent to participants via social media and email. 216 responses were received in total. The general behavior and practices indicate the participants lack ICT awareness and knowledge about e-learning. Most of the learners and lecturers utilize WhatsApp application for attending e-learning and sharing learning materials. Additionally, the results of the study pointed out significant challenges, namely financial, technical, human, and regulatory hurdles for e-learning implementation in the context of SZU, Khost, Afghanistan. Crucial recommendations are provided for the effective implementation of e-learning in the context of SZU and other public universities.

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“…One of the responses called for the "proper training of instructors and students on how to use the e-learning software". E-instructors are expected to acquire the necessary technical skills so that they can integrate technology in cooperative teaching-learning strategies(Alariqi et al, 2019).Improving the assessment tools and designing new ones Since students' assessment was one of the significant challenges, instructors recommended finding an effective way to evaluate students' performance. Accordingly, improving exam software to secure efficient and fair testing is a necessity.…”

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Covid-19’s Impact on the Higher Education System in Jordan: Advantages, Challenges, and Suggestions

Haider

Al-Salman

2020

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Purpose of the study: The present study surveys the reactions of university-level faculty members in Jordan towards their experience with COVID-19's emergency online learning model. It primarily investigates the advantages of switching to online learning, challenges faced, and suggestions for improving the teaching-learning process. Methodology: The study is based on empirical data compiled from the responses of 432 instructors in six Jordanian public and private universities. The data collection instrument consists of a structured open-ended questionnaire, which comprises three constructs: challenges, advantages, and suggestions for improvement. Similar responses were combined in thematic categories and were calculated to obtain frequencies and percentages. Main Findings: Concerning the advantages, e-learning enabled instructors to use new effective teaching tools and acquire new skills. The challenges were mainly related to technology and the Internet, assessment, interaction, and lack of clear vision and regulations by policymakers. Instructors suggested providing better technical support; blending online with traditional learning; offering more training, and improving the assessment tools and designing new ones. Applications of this study: This study is useful for educational leaders and policymakers providing guidance and insights on how higher education institutions have responded to this global health emergency, and how they managed to meet the evolving needs of students and staff. Consequently, the higher education sector should be prepared to operate more efficiently and effectively for any future emergencies. Novelty/Originality of this study: While different studies have investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector globally, little attention has been given to developing countries in the Middle East. To this end, the present study focuses on how COVID-19 has been effective in reshaping and revolutionizing the higher education paradigm in Jordan through highlighting the advantages, challenges, and subsequent suggestions for improvement.

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Factors Affecting E-Learning Effectiveness in a Higher Learning Institution in Afghanistan

Cited by 12 publications

References 12 publications

Investigating the challenges and factors influencing the use of the learning management system during the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

Investigating the challenges and factors influencing the use of the learning management system during the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

Challenges and Hurdles to E-learning Implementation During COVID-19 Outbreak: A Case of Shaikh Zayed University

Covid-19’s Impact on the Higher Education System in Jordan: Advantages, Challenges, and Suggestions

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