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The potential role of collaborative learning in enhancing e-learning systems: evidence from Saudi Arabia
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 11:29 authored by Alkhalaf, S, Nguyen, J, Nguyen, A, Steve DrewSteve DrewDespite the considerable potential for e-learning to help bring about improved learning outcomes, particularly for female students and students who need to rely on distance learning, feedback from current users of e-learning systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) suggests a relatively low level of satisfaction. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach to investigate the underlying reasons for this situation. The results indicate that students are not unhappy with the information technology infrastructure or with other technical aspects. However, many students report a low level of interaction between them and their fellow students. When such interactions do occur, an overwhelming majority of students indicate that they find such interactions. Together, these findings suggest that greater student interaction, which could be fostered through the use of collaborative learning, is likely to be both popular with students and beneficial to their learning outcomes.
History
Publication title
ASCILITE 2011: Changing demands, changing directionsPagination
47-58Department/School
DVC - EducationPublisher
University of TasmaniaPlace of publication
Hobart, TasmaniaEvent title
ASCILITE 2011: Changing demands, changing directionsEvent Venue
Hobart, TasmaniaDate of Event (Start Date)
2011-12-04Date of Event (End Date)
2011-12-07Rights statement
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