The Use of AI-Driven Automation to Enhance Student Learning Experiences in the KSA: An Alternative Pathway to Sustainable Education

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(14), С. 5970 - 5970

Опубликована: Июль 12, 2024

The relevance of virtual learning platforms has been increasingly recognised, and their merit in contributing to sustainable education is ever growing. Depending on the context, benefits these were revealed during COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, impact lingered post-COVID-19, now considered a viable option for continuing education. Therefore, many countries have taken advantage maximise student engagement, as evidenced by reports existing literature. However, while studies explored how this can best be achieved, there are very few which examined use help deliver an educational approach that prepares young people address complex sustainability challenges future, i.e., delivery This study addresses gap literature exploring question AI-powered automation enhance experiences Kingdom Saudi Arabia (hereafter, KSA) alternative pathway Data collected from 1991 undergraduate postgraduate students across 10 different universities using online survey. data analysed advanced structural equation modelling (SEM) examine relationship between readiness (AI-powered) administrative processes. findings highlight transformative potential AI streamlining management system (LMS) operations. implications extend beyond immediate instructional offering strategic direction educators, LMS designers, policymakers, institutional leaders harnessing equip individuals with knowledge, skills, values, attitudes necessary contribute future.

Язык: Английский

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Introducing the contextual digital divide: Insights from microscopic anatomy on usage behavior and effectiveness of digital versus face‐to‐face learning

Anatomical Sciences Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

Abstract In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward the digitization of education, highlighting need to understand how different learning modalities impact medical student outcomes. This study analyzes user behavior among students in Microscopic Anatomy, focusing on preferences for digital versus face‐to‐face guided self‐study. A cohort 684 participated Anatomy courses, choosing between and self‐study sessions. Student participation was systematically tracked, capturing detailed data frequency duration engagement with each modality. Quantitative measures academic performance were collected, analyzed identify trends The majority preferred sessions, attendance increasing over semester. By end, 78.44% found hands‐on microscopes more effective engaging than alternatives. Students attending in‐person sessions achieved superior outcomes, failure rate 13.69% compared 22.04% nonattendees. Preferences influenced by direct tutor interactions (61.38%) peer during free microscopy (74.25%). Additionally, 46.71% reported higher motivation when studying histology lecture hall at home. These findings reveal ‘Contextual Digital Divide’, where may not fully meet educational needs contexts requiring experiences interaction. Our results highlight reinforce teaching specific ensure an experience. Future research should build these insights better situations methods fall short learners' needs.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and strategies in e-learning adoption in emerging economies: a scoping review

Cogent Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Assessing University Students’ Motivation to Choose Distance Learning and the Challenges of Distance Learning

Pedagogika, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 156(4), С. 5 - 30

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

Distance education has gained magnitude post-COVID-19, requiring an understanding of learners’ motivations. This study at the University Akureyri used a mixed- methods approach to identify three key factors: flexibility, educational growth, efficiency. While gender, age, residence, and level showed no significant impact, having children employment influenced perceptions. Thematic analysis revealed insights into student prefe- rences, challenges, recommendations for improving distance learning.

Язык: Английский

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The causal effect of the global crisis on open science research impact: a bibliometric causal analysis

Scientometrics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Training at the Greek National Health Service: A Cross-Sectional Study

Epidemiologia, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1), С. 13 - 13

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to medical training worldwide, particularly for junior doctors, as in-person clinical was replaced by online education. This study aims assess the impact of on in Greece, focusing perceptions doctors across various specialties and exploring implications future practice. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey 465 all whom were members Athens Medical Association, from 14 September October 2022. Participants completed questionnaire assessing perceived their training, effectiveness education, potential consequences preparedness. Factor analysis identify underlying patterns related training. Multiple linear regression models used associations among extracted factors participants' sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Among participants, mean age 32.1 (SD = 7.0) years 300 (64.5%) female. responders, majority (n 241, 51.8%) Internal Medicine, 155 (33.3%) surgical specialty 69 (14.8%) other specialties, including Psychiatry, Radiology Laboratory Medicine. Two out five students reported that mostly affected during first wave pandemic, March June 2020 201, 43.2%). revealed existence two with high reliability acceptable validity, interpreted "perceptions towards training" training". Age found be significantly associated both factors. Conclusion: Training severely disrupted, long-term competence; therefore Government Universities should consider lessons learned compensate time opportunities lost. Measures must taken safeguard education event such outbreaks future.

Язык: Английский

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Global Evolution of Research Productivity on Educational Policies Before and After COVID-19: A Bibliometric Analysis

Data & Metadata, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 4, С. 762 - 762

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented disruptions in education, catalyzing shifts policy research worldwide. This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of educational scholarship from 2014 to 2024, focusing on changes output, thematic trends, and geographic patterns before after the onset COVID-19.Methods: A systematic search was conducted Scopus Web Science using keywords “educational legislation,” law,” policy,” “education regulation” while excluding terms related or avoid bias. Data were filtered by open-access status, exported, deduplicated. Bibliometric indicators calculated examine publication volume top publishing countries. VOSviewer employed for keyword co-occurrence analysis.Results: findings reveal notable increase output 2020, particularly countries like United States, Spain, emerging contributors Chile Brazil. Co-occurrence indicates heightened attention digital learning, equity, public health dimensions post-pandemic research.Conclusions: has amplified existing themes equity curriculum reform introduced new focal points, including distance education socioemotional well-being. These insights inform policymakers researchers seeking develop resilient inclusive frameworks rapidly changing global context.

Язык: Английский

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Incorporating science communication and bicultural knowledge in teaching a blended volcanology course

Geoscience Communication, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 8(2), С. 107 - 124

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025

Abstract. A variety of skills can be taught alongside course content. In the University Canterbury third-year on magmatic systems and volcanology, we chose to focus teaching bicultural competence science communication, while transforming a more skill-based, flexible, flipped-classroom model. We document development process measure student perceptions associated with these skills. used two edX massive open online courses (MOOCs) volcanology as skill-focused learning resources replace lectures supplement hands-on laboratory tutorial sessions teach volcanology. compare baseline data from 2021, gathered during an initial iteration that included interactive Iceland virtual field trip component. The new was developed using original 2021 create virtual-field-trip-based MOOCs communication components. To achieve this, cultural advisors connections through Aotearoa / New Zealand research programmes kaiārahi (Māori advisors) Canterbury. course, experts ensured appropriate guidance at specific volcanic sites assessments. Mātauranga knowledge) volcanoes is by video kōrero (oral members mana whenua (tribes local volcanoes) in areas are visited course. this paper, describe MOOC featuring skills, report students' reflections featured points. analyse comments iterations content specifically coding for regarding learnt. Student responses reflective question “What did you learn why it important and/or your potential career?” show marked shift between years. 2022 were likely highlight skill, rather than content, there large increase number students who reported or skill would useful them. quotes throughout response “Has influenced competence?” explore how valued students. These provide freely available potentially flexible model

Язык: Английский

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A social network analysis of college students’ online learning during the epidemic era: A triadic reciprocal determinism perspective

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(6), С. e28107 - e28107

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

The way in which college students learn online has dramatically altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using triadic reciprocal determinism (TRD) theory, this study aimed identify key factors influencing students' learning experience through sentiment analysis, text mining, and social network analysis (SNA). Macro- micro-level parsing was conducted on SNA model, divided into core, mantle, shell layers determine most influential core layer. This found that learners' personal factors, behaviors, related elements environment significantly influenced outcomes of enrolled courses. Additionally, explored distribution model mantle peripheral layers, also impact students. Overall, provides a comprehensive overview various affecting experience, highlights importance considering these when designing environments for

Язык: Английский

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Emotional fatigue, academic engagement, and satisfaction with studies during the return to post-pandemic university attendance

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9

Опубликована: Март 28, 2024

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed various sectors, including higher education, exposing structural weaknesses and fostering the adoption of innovative teaching methods. This situation created need to understand how these changes have affected academic satisfaction, engagement, mental well-being university students during return in-person education at universities. Methods In this explanatory study, 1,321 Peruvian (52.1% women) aged between 18 35 years old ( M = 20.16, SD 3.04) participated. Participants were selected through a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method, recruited from 3 regions Peru (88.7% highlands, 76.2% private universities), faculties such as business sciences, humanities engineering, health sciences. Data collected using Emotional Exhaustion Scale (EES), Brief Satisfaction with Studies (BSSS), Academic Engagement (UWES S9). Results model relating study variables showed an adequate fit: χ 2 (4) 31.5, p < 0.001, CFI 0.986, RMSEA 0.072, SRMR 0.017. hypotheses supported, showing effect on satisfaction studies both emotional exhaustion, β −0.11, 0.61, 0.001. Additionally, 43% variance was explained in studies. Conclusion evidence that, post-pandemic context, exhaustion is negative predictor while engagement positively associated it. These findings suggest for educational strategies that mitigate promote improve student new normality.

Язык: Английский

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