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The potential role of collaborative learning in enhancing e-learning systems: evidence from Saudi Arabia

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posted on 2023-05-23, 11:29 authored by Alkhalaf, S, Nguyen, J, Nguyen, A, Steve DrewSteve Drew
Despite 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.

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Publication title

ASCILITE 2011: Changing demands, changing directions

Pagination

47-58

Department/School

DVC - Education

Publisher

University of Tasmania

Place of publication

Hobart, Tasmania

Event title

ASCILITE 2011: Changing demands, changing directions

Event Venue

Hobart, Tasmania

Date of Event (Start Date)

2011-12-04

Date of Event (End Date)

2011-12-07

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in the information and computing sciences

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