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Papers by Prof. Ali Al Musawi Emeritus Professor
International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change., 2024
The present study aims at exploring Omani teachers’ perceptions, readiness and current practices ... more The present study aims at exploring Omani teachers’ perceptions, readiness and current practices of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gamification tools in their classroom teaching. The study employed a mixed method of questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with (26) basic education teachers to gather insights from a diverse sample of teachers across various subject areas.
The research instruments investigated how teachers perceive the impact of AI and gamification tools on student performance, learning outcomes, and overall classroom dynamics. Further, it explores the challenges that influence teachers' decisions to adopt the integration of these tools in their teaching strategies. The findings indicate that Omani teachers hold a positive view towards using AI in teaching with many of them are concerned about the potential negative effects that AI may have on teaching and learning. It was also found that teachers recognize the potential benefits of gamification in which it increases student engagement and collaboration to have an enjoyable learning experience. However, challenges such as time constraints, resource availability and concerns about aligning gamified activities with educational objectives emerge as common points to be considered. By shedding light on the findings, this research recommends valuable insights in implementing gamification in Omani educational settings.
Contemporary Educational Technology, 2025
Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and lear... more Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and learn because it offers an immersive learning environment. This qualitative study aims at exploring Omani English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of using VR. It employed semi-structured interviews with 20 schoolteachers working in Al-Dhahira Educational Governorate in Oman, 10 females and 10 males. The findings revealed positive perceptions towards VR integration into education. However, the study found key challenges hindering the implementation of VR in education, including time constraints, technological barriers, financial concerns, the need for professional training, content creation challenges, and the necessity for students to acclimate to VR technology. Further, it showed that the primary concerns related to VR focus on cultural considerations, hacking, privacy, data security, and potential addiction. It also illustrated teachers’ main recommendations of providing sufficient infrastructure, institutional support, and continuous research on such technology. This research fills a gap in literature regarding the effective integration of VR into the Omani educational system. By tackling the specific challenges related to this context, it provides valuable implications and recommendations for Omani policymakers and educators to introduce VR for students in public schools in Oman.
Education Journal, 2024
The increasing role of learning resources, electronic publishing, and the emergence of new innova... more The increasing role of learning resources, electronic publishing, and the emergence of new innovations in LRCs necessitate significant changes in educational schemes, systems, methods, and resources. Studies highlight the significance of a school resource center in aiding students and teachers in designing, producing, using, and delivering resource materials, improving classroom environments, and providing a diverse range of learning resources. This study examines the perceived and expected service quality at the Learning Resources Center of Seeb International School in Oman. As well as investigating the significant differences in service quality due to some variables (gender, job, and experience). Utilizing the SERVQUAL model, the research explores five dimensions of service quality: reliability, responsiveness, assurance, tangibility, and empathy. The sample group comprised 15 participants, including teachers and administrators. The findings indicate that participants at Seeb International School's LRC perceive a higher level of service quality than predicted by the SERVQUAL model, with favorable opinions and high mean scores suggesting their expectations have been met or exceeded. The analysis reveals that gender does not significantly impact perceived service quality, but job category influences perceptions, with administrators rating service quality lower than teachers. Additionally, experience plays a significant role, as participants with more experience rate service quality higher than those with less experience. These results contribute to understanding service quality at the LRC of private schools in Oman and provide valuable insights for school administrators to enhance their learning resource services.
The Effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment (3D-VRLE) on the Omani Eighth Grade Students' Achievement and Motivation towards Physics Learning, 2020
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment the Om... more This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment the Omani 8th-grade students' achievement and motivation towards physics learning. To achieve the study objectives, data were collected using two instruments: an achievement test and a motivation questionnaire. The sample consisted of sixty-five female students. They were divided into two groups, (32) students in the experimental group and (33) students in the control group. The findings of this research study indicated a greater improvement in students' achievement in physics after using the 3D-VRLE compared to their counterparts in the traditional learning environment. Furthermore, the results showed that the 3D-VRLE has a positive effect on students' motivation towards physics learning. In the light of these findings, the study recommended the importance of using the 3D-VRLE in the Ministry of Education schools. Research areas for future investigation in the field of the 3D-VRLEs were also suggested.
The Design Principles of 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment (3D-VRLE) in Science Education, 2021
Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulat... more Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulating student engagement in teaching and learning processes. However, some principles should be considered before introducing and implementing these learning environments in science education. This paper aims to document the principles that guide the design and development of the 3D-VRLE in science education and to draw the implications for the Omani educational context. Methods: A design-based research (DBR) methodology was conducted to gather data using two instruments: literature review and semi-structured interviews. One specialist developer and two Subject Matter Experts were selected for interviews using purposeful sampling. The in-person interviews consisted of seven questions and a three-hour discussion. The questions were centered on the technological features of 3D-VRLE applications, the instructional design process used to develop these educational applications, and the design principles used in their development. Keywords used for the literature review included biology, physics, chemistry, science, DBR, 3D-virtual reality, lab, and learning environment. Inductive thematic analysis was used as a technique for analyzing the interview data. Results: The findings pointed to a systematic and planned design process for 3D-VRLE in accordance with the ADDIE model. It was found that the design principles of the 3D-VRLE should include authentic and instructionally grounded systems, a collaborative and motivating environment, and student-centered instruction. Conclusion: 3D-VRLEs may have significant implications for the teaching of science in terms of the physical arrangement of classrooms, the way the teacher delivers the topic, the number of students in the classroom, and the type of technology that needs to be adopted in schools. This study presented the blueprints required by Omani science curriculum designers for the design/development of 3D-VRLE. This allows them to take the initiative in design and production of relevant learning materials and products and use them effectively in the educational context of Oman.
Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, 2023
The study aimed to establish a digital economy base in the education sector, instill a digital ec... more The study aimed to establish a digital economy base in the education sector, instill a digital economic culture in institutions and individuals, build an effective educational digital economy, activate its role in facing the education sector's challenges and know the reality and requirements necessary to activate. The qualitative approach was used, and many local and global subject-relevant studies and documents were analysed. Several results were reached, the most important: education in the Sultanate of Oman faces several challenges, including (reliance on the government as a primary financing source, lack of income source diversification, high costs of technical projects, Fourth Industrial Revolution requirements, and legislative regulations that are not supportive of technology investment. The Ministry of Education`s efforts contributed to the digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic by facing the crisis and reducing educational and economic losses. Currently, there is no planned investment for the technical projects applied in the ministry economically. The digital economy contributes to diversifying income sources and reducing the burden on the budget. The digital economy activates education through technology production, application, and investment. Among the requirements for activating the digital economy at the institutional level (digital transformation, technological investment supporting plans, instilling a digital economy culture, processes re-engineering, enabling policies and legislation system, updating structural systems, establishing technological infrastructure, strategic decision). At the educational process level (modifying the study plan, including technology study materials, providing laboratories and a stimulating environment, activities, and events to support innovation in schools, motivating and supporting innovators by the government and private sectors, and encouraging technological investment).
Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 2023
This study aims to compare how students perceive and use social media networks (SMNs) in both Oma... more This study aims to compare how students perceive and use social media networks (SMNs) in both Omani and Russian higher education institutions. An extensive literature survey was conducted through which the content of the questionnaire was compiled in English, validated for its content, clarity and accuracy by Russian and Omani reviewers and then translated. Data was collected from 837 undergraduate Russian and Omani students using online Google Forms. The results indicate a moderate level of SMNs use in both Higher Education Institution (HEIs) contexts with cross-platform mobile applications at the top of list of the SMNs used by both groups for social connections and multimedia sharing. The overall perceptions towards SMNs seem to be neutral among Russian and Omani students followed by positive perceptions. The study recommends that teachers in both countries provide 'attractive' academic content through a social and multimedia design approach.
The International Journal of Diversity in Education
Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preserv... more Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preservice teachers towards diversity are sometimes neglected in Omani higher education, which typically give minimal attention to issues of diversity or to reflective discourse in their coursework. This study examines preservice teachers’ beliefs about diversity as key aspect in improving educational practices. The quantitative-descriptive study was carried out with 319 preservice teachers enrolled in the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. . The results show that preservice teachers ranked diversification of teaching methods as their strongest belief around teaching learners from diverse backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between diversity and the two variables of nationality and age. One of the most significant findings from the one-way analysis of variance was that their opinions regarding diversity did not differ according to the gender of pre-service teachers. The discussion focused on the importance of preparing preservice teachers for dealing with diverse students in institutions of higher education.
National Workshop For Basic Education Supervisors on Preparing Teachers and Their Assistants- Organized by The Islamic UNESCO (ISESCO), 2007
مجمع: مجلة جامعة المدينة العالمية بماليزيا, 2021
International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, 2017
مجلة العلوم التربوية والنفسية- جامعة البحرين, 2022
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم الم... more هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين والطلبة، وهي جزء من مشروع بحثي وطني، تم تمويله من وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار بسلطنة عمان. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة صُممت استبانتان: واحدة للمعلمين وأخرى للطلبة، وبعد التأكد من صدقهما وثباتهما طبقتا على عينة الدراسة التي بلغت (289) معلما ومعلمة، وعلى عينة الطلبة البالغ عددها (704) طالب وطالبة من المدارس الحكومية والخاصة للصفوف (1-12) في أربع محافظات تعليمية. وقد أوضحت نتائج الدراسة أن مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين كانت كبيرة، كما بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين النوع والحلقة الدراسية التي يدرّس فيها المعلم والخبرة التدريسية بالسنوات من وجهة نظر المعلمين، وبالنسبة لعينة الطلبة فقد أشارت النتائج إلى أن مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا كانت متوسطة من وجهة نظرهم، وكذلك بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين الحلقة الدراسية والمحافظة التعليمية، ومن أهم التوصيات التي خرجت بها الدراسة، ضرورة تبني المدارس استراتيجية إدارة المخاطر للتصدي لأي طارئ مستقبلا، ويضمن استمرارية تعلم الطلبة واستدامته. كما خرجت الدراسة بمقترحات تطبيقية وبحثية.
Information Systems Applications in the Arab Education Sector, 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been central... more The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been centralized. The use of computers for administrative applications in education reflects the approach of centralization. As an evolution, most development work is done in a centrally located computer center at the Ministry of Education. School administration in the UAE educational system has experienced a rapid computerization process. The chapter presents the ways in which the Emirates educational system is coping with this issue. A brief overview of the structure of the educational system in UAE will be presented. Subsequently, the chapter will study how Information Technology in Educational Management (ITEM) use has developed over a decade. Recently, there have been various modifications within the educational system in the UAE, specifically towards modernization and decentralization. Nonetheless, a certain maturity has been reached in using ITEM. Therefore, the chapter will attempt to monito...
Journal of Education and e-Learning Research
The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of e-learning provision at Sultan Qaboos Univer... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of e-learning provision at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, from the students’ perspective. The study employed a 48-item survey comprising six domains of e-learning provision. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 1,858 male and female students across all colleges. The results revealed that the quality of the e-learning provision in four of the domains was at an intermediate level. The results also showed statistically significant differences in the third domain (System Effectiveness) in favor of male students, whereas there were no statistically significant differences in the other domains or the overall score. The findings of the study lead to a set of recommendations that may help to contribute to the dissemination and improvement of e-learning culture in general and its quality in particular, as well as furthering its integration in the educational process.
International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change., 2024
The present study aims at exploring Omani teachers’ perceptions, readiness and current practices ... more The present study aims at exploring Omani teachers’ perceptions, readiness and current practices of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gamification tools in their classroom teaching. The study employed a mixed method of questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with (26) basic education teachers to gather insights from a diverse sample of teachers across various subject areas.
The research instruments investigated how teachers perceive the impact of AI and gamification tools on student performance, learning outcomes, and overall classroom dynamics. Further, it explores the challenges that influence teachers' decisions to adopt the integration of these tools in their teaching strategies. The findings indicate that Omani teachers hold a positive view towards using AI in teaching with many of them are concerned about the potential negative effects that AI may have on teaching and learning. It was also found that teachers recognize the potential benefits of gamification in which it increases student engagement and collaboration to have an enjoyable learning experience. However, challenges such as time constraints, resource availability and concerns about aligning gamified activities with educational objectives emerge as common points to be considered. By shedding light on the findings, this research recommends valuable insights in implementing gamification in Omani educational settings.
Contemporary Educational Technology, 2025
Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and lear... more Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and learn because it offers an immersive learning environment. This qualitative study aims at exploring Omani English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of using VR. It employed semi-structured interviews with 20 schoolteachers working in Al-Dhahira Educational Governorate in Oman, 10 females and 10 males. The findings revealed positive perceptions towards VR integration into education. However, the study found key challenges hindering the implementation of VR in education, including time constraints, technological barriers, financial concerns, the need for professional training, content creation challenges, and the necessity for students to acclimate to VR technology. Further, it showed that the primary concerns related to VR focus on cultural considerations, hacking, privacy, data security, and potential addiction. It also illustrated teachers’ main recommendations of providing sufficient infrastructure, institutional support, and continuous research on such technology. This research fills a gap in literature regarding the effective integration of VR into the Omani educational system. By tackling the specific challenges related to this context, it provides valuable implications and recommendations for Omani policymakers and educators to introduce VR for students in public schools in Oman.
Education Journal, 2024
The increasing role of learning resources, electronic publishing, and the emergence of new innova... more The increasing role of learning resources, electronic publishing, and the emergence of new innovations in LRCs necessitate significant changes in educational schemes, systems, methods, and resources. Studies highlight the significance of a school resource center in aiding students and teachers in designing, producing, using, and delivering resource materials, improving classroom environments, and providing a diverse range of learning resources. This study examines the perceived and expected service quality at the Learning Resources Center of Seeb International School in Oman. As well as investigating the significant differences in service quality due to some variables (gender, job, and experience). Utilizing the SERVQUAL model, the research explores five dimensions of service quality: reliability, responsiveness, assurance, tangibility, and empathy. The sample group comprised 15 participants, including teachers and administrators. The findings indicate that participants at Seeb International School's LRC perceive a higher level of service quality than predicted by the SERVQUAL model, with favorable opinions and high mean scores suggesting their expectations have been met or exceeded. The analysis reveals that gender does not significantly impact perceived service quality, but job category influences perceptions, with administrators rating service quality lower than teachers. Additionally, experience plays a significant role, as participants with more experience rate service quality higher than those with less experience. These results contribute to understanding service quality at the LRC of private schools in Oman and provide valuable insights for school administrators to enhance their learning resource services.
The Effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment (3D-VRLE) on the Omani Eighth Grade Students' Achievement and Motivation towards Physics Learning, 2020
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment the Om... more This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment the Omani 8th-grade students' achievement and motivation towards physics learning. To achieve the study objectives, data were collected using two instruments: an achievement test and a motivation questionnaire. The sample consisted of sixty-five female students. They were divided into two groups, (32) students in the experimental group and (33) students in the control group. The findings of this research study indicated a greater improvement in students' achievement in physics after using the 3D-VRLE compared to their counterparts in the traditional learning environment. Furthermore, the results showed that the 3D-VRLE has a positive effect on students' motivation towards physics learning. In the light of these findings, the study recommended the importance of using the 3D-VRLE in the Ministry of Education schools. Research areas for future investigation in the field of the 3D-VRLEs were also suggested.
The Design Principles of 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environment (3D-VRLE) in Science Education, 2021
Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulat... more Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulating student engagement in teaching and learning processes. However, some principles should be considered before introducing and implementing these learning environments in science education. This paper aims to document the principles that guide the design and development of the 3D-VRLE in science education and to draw the implications for the Omani educational context. Methods: A design-based research (DBR) methodology was conducted to gather data using two instruments: literature review and semi-structured interviews. One specialist developer and two Subject Matter Experts were selected for interviews using purposeful sampling. The in-person interviews consisted of seven questions and a three-hour discussion. The questions were centered on the technological features of 3D-VRLE applications, the instructional design process used to develop these educational applications, and the design principles used in their development. Keywords used for the literature review included biology, physics, chemistry, science, DBR, 3D-virtual reality, lab, and learning environment. Inductive thematic analysis was used as a technique for analyzing the interview data. Results: The findings pointed to a systematic and planned design process for 3D-VRLE in accordance with the ADDIE model. It was found that the design principles of the 3D-VRLE should include authentic and instructionally grounded systems, a collaborative and motivating environment, and student-centered instruction. Conclusion: 3D-VRLEs may have significant implications for the teaching of science in terms of the physical arrangement of classrooms, the way the teacher delivers the topic, the number of students in the classroom, and the type of technology that needs to be adopted in schools. This study presented the blueprints required by Omani science curriculum designers for the design/development of 3D-VRLE. This allows them to take the initiative in design and production of relevant learning materials and products and use them effectively in the educational context of Oman.
Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, 2023
The study aimed to establish a digital economy base in the education sector, instill a digital ec... more The study aimed to establish a digital economy base in the education sector, instill a digital economic culture in institutions and individuals, build an effective educational digital economy, activate its role in facing the education sector's challenges and know the reality and requirements necessary to activate. The qualitative approach was used, and many local and global subject-relevant studies and documents were analysed. Several results were reached, the most important: education in the Sultanate of Oman faces several challenges, including (reliance on the government as a primary financing source, lack of income source diversification, high costs of technical projects, Fourth Industrial Revolution requirements, and legislative regulations that are not supportive of technology investment. The Ministry of Education`s efforts contributed to the digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic by facing the crisis and reducing educational and economic losses. Currently, there is no planned investment for the technical projects applied in the ministry economically. The digital economy contributes to diversifying income sources and reducing the burden on the budget. The digital economy activates education through technology production, application, and investment. Among the requirements for activating the digital economy at the institutional level (digital transformation, technological investment supporting plans, instilling a digital economy culture, processes re-engineering, enabling policies and legislation system, updating structural systems, establishing technological infrastructure, strategic decision). At the educational process level (modifying the study plan, including technology study materials, providing laboratories and a stimulating environment, activities, and events to support innovation in schools, motivating and supporting innovators by the government and private sectors, and encouraging technological investment).
Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 2023
This study aims to compare how students perceive and use social media networks (SMNs) in both Oma... more This study aims to compare how students perceive and use social media networks (SMNs) in both Omani and Russian higher education institutions. An extensive literature survey was conducted through which the content of the questionnaire was compiled in English, validated for its content, clarity and accuracy by Russian and Omani reviewers and then translated. Data was collected from 837 undergraduate Russian and Omani students using online Google Forms. The results indicate a moderate level of SMNs use in both Higher Education Institution (HEIs) contexts with cross-platform mobile applications at the top of list of the SMNs used by both groups for social connections and multimedia sharing. The overall perceptions towards SMNs seem to be neutral among Russian and Omani students followed by positive perceptions. The study recommends that teachers in both countries provide 'attractive' academic content through a social and multimedia design approach.
The International Journal of Diversity in Education
Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preserv... more Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preservice teachers towards diversity are sometimes neglected in Omani higher education, which typically give minimal attention to issues of diversity or to reflective discourse in their coursework. This study examines preservice teachers’ beliefs about diversity as key aspect in improving educational practices. The quantitative-descriptive study was carried out with 319 preservice teachers enrolled in the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. . The results show that preservice teachers ranked diversification of teaching methods as their strongest belief around teaching learners from diverse backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between diversity and the two variables of nationality and age. One of the most significant findings from the one-way analysis of variance was that their opinions regarding diversity did not differ according to the gender of pre-service teachers. The discussion focused on the importance of preparing preservice teachers for dealing with diverse students in institutions of higher education.
National Workshop For Basic Education Supervisors on Preparing Teachers and Their Assistants- Organized by The Islamic UNESCO (ISESCO), 2007
مجمع: مجلة جامعة المدينة العالمية بماليزيا, 2021
International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, 2017
مجلة العلوم التربوية والنفسية- جامعة البحرين, 2022
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم الم... more هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين والطلبة، وهي جزء من مشروع بحثي وطني، تم تمويله من وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار بسلطنة عمان. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة صُممت استبانتان: واحدة للمعلمين وأخرى للطلبة، وبعد التأكد من صدقهما وثباتهما طبقتا على عينة الدراسة التي بلغت (289) معلما ومعلمة، وعلى عينة الطلبة البالغ عددها (704) طالب وطالبة من المدارس الحكومية والخاصة للصفوف (1-12) في أربع محافظات تعليمية. وقد أوضحت نتائج الدراسة أن مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين كانت كبيرة، كما بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين النوع والحلقة الدراسية التي يدرّس فيها المعلم والخبرة التدريسية بالسنوات من وجهة نظر المعلمين، وبالنسبة لعينة الطلبة فقد أشارت النتائج إلى أن مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا كانت متوسطة من وجهة نظرهم، وكذلك بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين الحلقة الدراسية والمحافظة التعليمية، ومن أهم التوصيات التي خرجت بها الدراسة، ضرورة تبني المدارس استراتيجية إدارة المخاطر للتصدي لأي طارئ مستقبلا، ويضمن استمرارية تعلم الطلبة واستدامته. كما خرجت الدراسة بمقترحات تطبيقية وبحثية.
Information Systems Applications in the Arab Education Sector, 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been central... more The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been centralized. The use of computers for administrative applications in education reflects the approach of centralization. As an evolution, most development work is done in a centrally located computer center at the Ministry of Education. School administration in the UAE educational system has experienced a rapid computerization process. The chapter presents the ways in which the Emirates educational system is coping with this issue. A brief overview of the structure of the educational system in UAE will be presented. Subsequently, the chapter will study how Information Technology in Educational Management (ITEM) use has developed over a decade. Recently, there have been various modifications within the educational system in the UAE, specifically towards modernization and decentralization. Nonetheless, a certain maturity has been reached in using ITEM. Therefore, the chapter will attempt to monito...
Journal of Education and e-Learning Research
The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of e-learning provision at Sultan Qaboos Univer... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of e-learning provision at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, from the students’ perspective. The study employed a 48-item survey comprising six domains of e-learning provision. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 1,858 male and female students across all colleges. The results revealed that the quality of the e-learning provision in four of the domains was at an intermediate level. The results also showed statistically significant differences in the third domain (System Effectiveness) in favor of male students, whereas there were no statistically significant differences in the other domains or the overall score. The findings of the study lead to a set of recommendations that may help to contribute to the dissemination and improvement of e-learning culture in general and its quality in particular, as well as furthering its integration in the educational process.
تطوير مواد التعلم الذاتي من الطباعة إلى الاتصال عبر الحاسوب, 2024
كتيب مترجم من تأليف الأستاذ الدكتور روزهان محمد عيدروس، واشتمل على ثماني بنود تركز هذه على الأمور... more كتيب مترجم من تأليف الأستاذ الدكتور روزهان محمد عيدروس، واشتمل على ثماني بنود تركز هذه على الأمور تصميم التدريس لتعزيز التعلم الموجه ذاتيًا لتمكين تقديم المحتوى الذي يفي بغرض ذلك التعلم. ومن ثم، يجب على المعلمين إظهار قابليتهم للتعلم عبر وسائط التعليم المختلفة من خلال إرشادات تعليمية واضحة ومنظمة؛ الإرشادات التي يمكنها التواصل وتعليم المتعلمين.
مكتب التربية العربي لدول الخليج , 2023
يعالج كتاب "الفجوة الرقمية: التحديات والتطبيقات في البيئة التربوية العربية" هذا المجال الحيوي، حي... more يعالج كتاب "الفجوة الرقمية: التحديات والتطبيقات في البيئة التربوية العربية" هذا المجال الحيوي، حيث تم طـرح المفاهيم والأفكار والموضوعات المتعلقة به طرحًا موضوعيا شاملا، إذ تناقش فصوله موضوعات تغطي الفجوة الرقمية، وممكناتها، والفجوة الرقمية في الإدارة والسياسات التربوية، وفي المنهج التربوي، وأثرها في المعلم، والطالب، والتحديات وحلولها المقترحة، معتمدا على بيانات ودراسات وتقارير دولية ووطنية بشكل أوســع؛ لتقدم دعمًا أكبر للمناقشات التي تحتويها فصول الكتاب.
كتاب الاعتماد الأكاديمي, 2023
إن الاعتماد الأكاديمي يساهم بشكل كبير في تحسين جودة الخدمات والبرامج التعليمية المقدمة بشكل مستمر... more إن الاعتماد الأكاديمي يساهم بشكل كبير في تحسين جودة الخدمات والبرامج التعليمية المقدمة بشكل مستمر في المؤسسات التعليمية، ويبني ركيزة ذو قواعد متينة لإحداث فرق ايجابي في الجودة المؤسسية. فالاعتماد الأكاديمي يعد وسيلة فعالة لإحداث التغيير من خلال التقييم المنتظم والتخطيط والتنفيذ واعادة التقييم لاجل التحسين ومن اجل ضمان ملائمة المناهج الدراسية لاحتياجات المتعلمين. ويعد التنوع محورا من المحاور المشتركة لهيئة اعتماد البرامج التربوية الأمريكية الكيب (CAEP) بعد أن كان معيار من معايير (NCATE) والذي يسلط الضوء على ضرورة إعداد وتنفيذ مناهج تقوم بتزويد المرشحين بخبرات التعلم من أجل اكتساب وإبراز المعارف والمهارات والاتجاهات المهنية الضرورية في مساعدة جميع الطلبة للتعلم بمختلف حاجاتهم وخلفياتهم وخصائصهم النمائية. فإن خريج المؤسسة التعليمية سيكون قادرا على تحسين نوعية التعليم من خلال تلبية المعايير المعتدة وطنيا.
سيقدّم هذا الفصل مفهوم التعليم الشامل الذي يستوعب الجميع بغض النظر عن خلفياتهم المتنوعة. وحيث أن المجتمعات العربية تشهد حركة مستمرة في التغير الثقافي والاقتصادي والتقني والذي يتضمن تصاعدا في التنوع الاجتماعي الذي يفرض ضرورة معالجته من خلال المحافظة على التعبيرات الثقافية واتباع استراتيجيات تؤدي إلى الابتكار والمشاركة على نطاق أوسع من قبل جميع الفئات المجتمعية والقدرة على الاستجابة للتأثيرات الجديدة للتكنولوجيا والعولمة. إن برامج إعداد وتأهيل المعلمين في مؤسسات التعليم ينبغي أن تكون مرآة تعكس هذا التغيّر، وأن تعمل على ترسيخ مضامين التنوع. ويناقش الفصل مفهوم التنوع في بناء كفايات المعلمين التي ترغب مؤسسات التعليم إكسابها للمرشح في مجال التنوع؛ وكيفية اشتقاقها وتضمينها في الإطار المفاهيمي لمؤسسات التعليم، بما يسهم في تعزيز مفهوم التنوع داخل مؤسسات التعليم، شارحا أفضل ممارساته على مستوى أعضاء هيئة التدريس والمرشحين والمدارس المتعاونة وتلامذتها.
الاعتماد الأكاديمي, 2023
يقدّم هذا المبحث شرحا عن مفهوم دمج التكنولوجيا في التعليم في مؤسسات إعداد المعلم، وأهميته ونتائج ... more يقدّم هذا المبحث شرحا عن مفهوم دمج التكنولوجيا في التعليم في مؤسسات إعداد المعلم، وأهميته ونتائج البحوث حول مدى فاعليته مستعرضا قضاياه الرئيسة، ويتطرق إلى مرافق التكنولوجيا وكفاياتها ومهاراتها وتحدياتها وتطبيقاتها وكيفية تصميم المقررات باستخدامها في تلك المؤسسات. إضافة إلى ربط ذلك كله بعمليات الاعتماد الأكاديمي من حيث توظيف التقييم الالكتروني وصلته بتنوع المرشحين واتقانهم للمهارات التكنولوجية وانعكاس ذلك على الخبرات الميدانية وتدريس تلاميذ المدارس وتدريبهم عن التكنولوجيا وباستخدامها. مع التركيز على خبرة كلية التربية بجامعة السلطان قابوس في هذا المجال.
كتاب التعلم الالكتروني والتعلم عن بعد, 2023
تبدي الكثير من مؤسسات التعليم العالي حماسها لإمكانات التعليم الإلكتروني، وتبدأ بتطبيقه عوضا عن نم... more تبدي الكثير من مؤسسات التعليم العالي حماسها لإمكانات التعليم الإلكتروني، وتبدأ بتطبيقه عوضا عن نمط التعليم التقليدي أو تعمل على تفعيله جنبا إلى جنب مع النمط التقليدي؛ وذلك لمواكبة التغيرات والتطورات الحديثة في مجال المعرفة وانتقالها. ومع ذلك، فإنها سرعان ما تواجه العديد من التحديات المختلفة المتعلقة بإدارة الجودة ونجاح مثل هذا النمط من التعليم عبر الإنترنت: كإيجاد المعلمين الملائمين وتوظيفهم وإدارتهم؛ دعم الطلاب؛ إدارة التكنولوجيا؛ وقياس نجاح البرامج المقدّمة، وغيرها من القضايا، التي تبرز بمجرد تبني وتطبيق التعليم الإلكتروني.
يتطرق هذا الفصل إلى متطلبات تطبيق التعليم الإلكتروني، والمعوقات والتحديات، التي تحول دون نجاحه، والنظم والبرمجيات المستخدمة لإدارة البرامج والمقررات الإلكترونية، والموارد البشرية والمالية، التي يجب أن تُعطى قدرا كبيرا من الاهتمام عند تبني التعليم الإلكتروني في أية مؤسسة تعليمية. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، يتطرق الفصل إلى كيفية تقديم الدعم الإلكتروني للطلبة، ومن ثم يعرض نموذجَ سياساتِ وخطط تطبيق المقررات الإلكترونية. كما سيستعرض أخلاقيات التعامل في بيئة التعليم الالكترونية، ويختتم الفصل بسرد مجموعة من مبادئ الممارسة الجيدة لهذا النوع من التعليم.
10, 2021
Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulat... more Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulating student engagement in teaching and learning processes. However, some principles should be considered before introducing and implementing these learning environments in science education. This paper aims to document the principles that guide the design and development of the 3D-VRLE in science education and to draw the implications for the Omani educational context. Methods: A design-based research (DBR) methodology was conducted to gather data using two instruments: literature review and semi-structured interviews. One specialist developer and two Subject Matter Experts were selected for interviews using purposeful sampling. The in-person interviews consisted of seven questions and a three-hour discussion. The questions were centered on the technological features of 3D-VRLE applications, the instructional design process used to develop these educational applications, and the design principles used in their development. Keywords used for the literature review included biology, physics, chemistry, science, DBR, 3D-virtual reality, lab, and learning environment. Inductive thematic analysis was used as a technique for analyzing the interview data. Results: The findings pointed to a systematic and planned design process for 3D-VRLE in accordance with the ADDIE model. It was found that the design principles of the 3D-VRLE should include authentic and instructionally grounded systems, a collaborative and motivating environment, and student-centered instruction. Conclusion: 3D-VRLEs may have significant implications for the teaching of science in terms of the physical arrangement of classrooms, the way the teacher delivers the topic, the number of students in the classroom, and the type of technology that needs to be adopted in schools. This study presented the blueprints required by Omani science curriculum designers for the design/development of 3D-VRLE. This allows them to take the initiative in design and production of relevant learning materials and products and use them effectively in the educational context of Oman.
الشاعر العماني الفراهيدي الصغير الاستاذ الدكتور علي بن شرف الموسوي
Recent Advances in Technology Acceptance Models and Theories, 2021
The current status of the 4th industrial revolution has offered some sophisticated technological ... more The current status of the 4th industrial revolution has offered some sophisticated technological tools for higher education institutions. One of these technologies is distance learning based on Internet of Things tools and cloud computing, that make the student the main pillar of learning, through engaging in Flipped Learning Model (FLM). For successful IT integration in higher education, designing a distance-learning training platform is vital. Although research has identified the factors that can directly determine the behavioral intention to use technology, little is known about the effects of these factors on the successful design of a distance-training platform. Therefore, this study examines the effects of these factors in determining the successful design and use of IoT-applications through distance learning platform based on FLM for higher education within the context of Oman technological colleges. This would be implemented by developing a conceptual framework in scope of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and literature review. Data will be collected from employees at these colleges, and analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), in addition to the Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA).
تمثل الهدف الرئيس من إنشاء الجامعات منذ القدم في نشر العلم والمعرفة عبر التعليم والتدريس؛ لذلك كا... more تمثل الهدف الرئيس من إنشاء الجامعات منذ القدم في نشر العلم والمعرفة عبر
التعليم والتدريس؛ لذلك كان مفهوم التعليم هذا مترادفا مع نشأة الكيانات المنظمة له
أيا كانت مسمياتها، حيث أرجع بعض الباحثين ظهور فكرة الجامعات كمراكز تعليمية
منذ الحضارات القديمة كحضارات سومر وبابل والفرس والصين واليونان والرومان
والمسلمين قبل أن يتبلور مفهوم الجامعة بصورتها الحالية في عصرنا الحديث ، وقد
دلل البعض منهم بأكاديمية أفلاطون وجامعتي تاكسيلا وبنارس الهنديتين و جامعة
الزيتونة وجامعة القروين وجامعة الأزهر وجامعة قرطبة التي بدأت في مهامها التعليمية
قبل ظهور جامعات مثل بولونيا والسوربون ) باريس سابقا ( وأكسفورد وكامبريدج
وجلاسكو و أشبيلية وبراغ وغيرها.
لقد تطور دور الجامعات عبر العصور بدءا باقتصارها على مهمة التدريس والتلقين
حتى أصبحت تسهم في العديد من مجالات الحياة السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية
والثقافية نظرا لاحتوائها على صفوة المتعلمين من أساتذة وخبراء وباحثين وطلاب
في مختلف العلوم والتخصصات ؛ الأمر الذي أضيف لها مهام البحث العلمي وخدمة
وتطوير المجتمع ونقل المعرفة والتقنية الحديثة إلى جانب مهمتها الأساسية في التعليم
والتدريب.
This chapter surveys the development and current state of e-learning in the Sultanate of Oman. Th... more This chapter surveys the development and current state of e-learning in the Sultanate of Oman. The author surveys the general social, economic, historical, and demographic background of Oman and provides a review of its education system. Analysis and statistics on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure, usage of ICT in the country, and challenges and barriers to ICT implementation in education, business, and government are also provided. The chapter further explores in detail the major e-learning platforms, initiatives, and projects throughout the country. Information is additionally provided on accreditation, teacher training programs, and the regulatory framework of e-learning. Finally, the author speculates on the future development of e-learning in Oman. A comprehensive bibliography on e-learning scholarship related to the country, including government reports and websites, appears at the end of the chapter.
This chapter describes the status of e-learning in education and reviews the key issues with a fo... more This chapter describes the status of e-learning in education and reviews the key issues with a focus on higher education institutions and Arabic universities. Integrating e-learning in Arabic universities provides opportunities for advancement as well as challenges for educational planners, faculty, and students. Psychological and environmental constraints along with other societal and cultural considerations will be discussed with some final suggestions to overcome potential barriers for progress.
كتاب الوسائط المتعددة بين النظرية والتطبيق, 2010
The research on students' use of social media in educational fields and environments in the Arabi... more The research on students' use of social media in educational fields and environments in the Arabian States of the Gulf region is scarce and scattered. This chapter explores research in this area by analyzing results from previous studies on the patterns of students' use of social media in learning and exchange of information. The chapter first selects literature sources with specific scope and procedures to locate studies that meet a set of criteria. Comprehensive reviews of relevant studies are conducted to collect information, which is followed, by conclusions and recommendations.
tojde.anadolu.edu.tr
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) penetrates deep in all walks of... more The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) penetrates deep in all walks of human life more so the system of education. The explosion of web based technologies has provided a new trend in development of technology-mediated teaching and learning ...
... The proliferation of Web 2.0 tools has inspired the development of a number of applications d... more ... The proliferation of Web 2.0 tools has inspired the development of a number of applications designed to ... to write comments directly on web pages; Help organize thematically linked web pages and ... Annotating tools include highlighting, floating sticky notes, and comment options. ...
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 2010
The Instructional and Learning Technologies (ILT) Department in the College of Education, Sultan ... more The Instructional and Learning Technologies (ILT) Department in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), was established in 2005. Its mission is to achieve excellence in its provision of teaching, research and social services in the field of ILT. It offers a BA in ILT to meet the potential needs for information technology (IT) teachers and learning resources centres (LRC) specialists at both Omani basic education and general education levels. In this chapter, I will present main departmental, programme and ...
Information Systems Applications in the Arab Education Sector, 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been central... more The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been centralized. The use of computers for administrative applications in education reflects the approach of centralization. As an evolution, most development work is done in a centrally located computer center at the Ministry of Education. School administration in the UAE educational system has experienced a rapid computerization process. The chapter presents the ways in which the Emirates educational system is coping with this issue. A brief overview of the structure of the educational system in UAE will be presented. Subsequently, the chapter will study how Information Technology in Educational Management (ITEM) use has developed over a decade. Recently, there have been various modifications within the educational system in the UAE, specifically towards modernization and decentralization. Nonetheless, a certain maturity has been reached in using ITEM. Therefore, the chapter will attempt to monito...
مجلة مجمع, 2021
تسعى الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف عن واقع استخدام التكنولوجيا المساعدة لطلبة ذوي الإعاقة، حيث تم است... more تسعى الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف عن واقع استخدام التكنولوجيا المساعدة لطلبة ذوي الإعاقة، حيث تم استخدام أسلوب التحليل النوعي باستخدام برنامجNVivo في تحليل استجابات أفراد العينة عن الأسئلة المفتوحة. تم تصنيف المقابلات بحسب البيانات الديموغرافية والاستجابات الكمية لأفراد عينة الدراسة باستخدام تصنيف الترميزات (Coding Classification) التي تم تحديدها في البرنامج، تكونت عينة المقابلة المقننة 20 طالبا وطالبة ممثلين جميع الإعاقات بالجامعة. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة بأن هناك إجماعا اتضح من قبل المستجيبين على أن توفير التكنولوجيا المساعدة في الجامعة يساعد طلبة ذوي الإعاقة وبشكل كبير في التعلم حيث أنها تزيد من رغبتهم واستعدادهم للتعلم، كما وأن الطلبة ذوي الإعاقة بالجامعة يمتلكون اتجاها إيجابيا نحو الدمج، حيث إن التكنولوجيا المساعدة بمختلف أشكالها تلعب دوراً كبيراً في تسهيل عملية الدمج، وتعمل على تعزيز قدراتهم وتمكينهم للتفاعل مع المجتمع التعليمي-الأكاديمي والحياة الاجتماعية. ومن الواضح، أنه وعلى الرغم مما تقدّمه جامعة السلطان قابوس من تسهيلات وخدمات في مجال التكنولوجيا المساعدة للطلبة ذوي الإعاقة، فإنه لا تزال هناك تحديات دراسية تواجههم. كما يتبين بأن هناك فئات معينة من المعاقين لا تزال تواجه صعوبات خاصة من ذوي الإعاقة البصرية، تمثلت في ضعف كفاءة الاجهزة المزودة بقارئ شاشة يخدم المكفوفين، وأن مكبرات الخط تفتقد للجودة. وبناءً على هذه النتائج تم وضع العديد من التوصيات والمقترحات.
Education Sciences , 2022
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY