The Effectiveness of Distance Learning (BlackBoard) in Pursuing the Educational Process at Taif University during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Title: The Effectiveness of Distance Learning (BlackBoard) in Pursuing the Educational Process at Taif University during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Language: English
Authors: Alsalamat, Mohammad Khair Mahmoud, Alsowat, Hamad H., Alroqi, Rashed M.
Source: International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education. 2022 18(1).
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, College Faculty, College Students, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Gender Differences, Academic Rank (Professional), Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Integrated Learning Systems, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Saudi Arabia
DOI: 10.4018/IJICTE.293234
ISSN: 1550-1876
1550-1337
Abstract: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is facing the COVID-19 pandemic as it is trying with all its efforts to pursue higher education in its universities and schools through distance learning. The current research tried to investigate Taif University experience in distance learning and the effectiveness of BlackBoard in pursuing education in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic from the viewpoints of teachers and students. To achieve this goal, the descriptive survey approach was used. Two questionnaires were designed. A random sample was chosen from all colleges of the university. The sample consisted of 240 faculty members and 804 students. The results showed great effectiveness of BlackBoard in pursuing education from the viewpoints of faculty members and to a very great degree from the students' point of view. No impact of the two variables (gender, rank) appeared in the viewpoints of faculty members in that effectiveness. Male students' viewpoints were higher than those of females, and the viewpoints of Master's students were higher than those of undergraduate students on this effectiveness.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1344276
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is facing the COVID-19 pandemic as it is trying with all its efforts to pursue higher education in its universities and schools through distance learning. The current research tried to investigate Taif University experience in distance learning and the effectiveness of BlackBoard in pursuing education in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic from the viewpoints of teachers and students. To achieve this goal, the descriptive survey approach was used. Two questionnaires were designed. A random sample was chosen from all colleges of the university. The sample consisted of 240 faculty members and 804 students. The results showed great effectiveness of BlackBoard in pursuing education from the viewpoints of faculty members and to a very great degree from the students' point of view. No impact of the two variables (gender, rank) appeared in the viewpoints of faculty members in that effectiveness. Male students' viewpoints were higher than those of females, and the viewpoints of Master's students were higher than those of undergraduate students on this effectiveness.
ISSN:1550-1876
1550-1337
DOI:10.4018/IJICTE.293234