Improving the current use of eLearning in two newly established Saudi universities from teaching staff and student perspectives

Alharbi, Omran Ammar Omran (2021) Improving the current use of eLearning in two newly established Saudi universities from teaching staff and student perspectives. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

This thesis was conducted in Saudi Arabia in two recently established universities. These universities are given pseudonyms for ethical considerations. The study aimed to investigate the opinions of faculty members and learners about the integration of technology in Saudi universities, especially those established recently. The participants in this study were educators and students from both universities. Data was gathered using questionnaires and interviews, based on the TAM model. The results from the study indicate that the adoption and integration of technology in education environment by both educators and students was rare. As well as, the study mentioned that more training and encouragement for both educators and students are needed in order to improve the current adoption of eLearning initiatives in teaching and learning process.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
• Colleges/Schools: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Supervisor's Name: Lally, Prof. Victor, Morrison-Love, Dr. David and Hermannsson, Dr. Kristinn
• Date of Award: 2021
• Embargo Date: 29 March 2024
• Depositing User: Mrs Marie Cairney
• Unique ID: glathesis:2021-82091
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 30 Mar 2021 07:47
• Last Modified: 30 Mar 2021 07:47
• Thesis DOI: 10.5525/gla.thesis.82091
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/82091