Aspectual Analysis of Digital Transformation and New Academic Professionals

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-122
Author(s):  
Alaa Abdulrhman Alamoudi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Academic Professionals

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are currently developing a significant research interest in transferring from traditional to novel practices in teaching and learning through the use of modern technological tools and platforms. The integration of digital technologies in higher education has tended to focus on improving academic professionals in developing countries like Saudi Arabia. This chapter was driven by a desire to understand ICT implementation in higher education institutions (HEIs) by professionals using digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. This chapter discusses the implementation of digital transformation in teaching and learning at HEIs in Saudi Arabia. This aim is achieved throughout several objectives, beginning by reviewing the related literature and presenting theoretical frameworks. The literature review will provide the possibility of identifying the focal trends related to the topic.

The State of Social Media in Saudi Arabia’s Higher Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend S. Al-Khalifa ◽  
Regina A. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The State ◽  
Media In Education ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Exchange Of Information ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Social media platforms are designed not only for entertainment but also for exchange of information, collaboration, teaching and learning. With this, Higher Education institutions in Saudi Arabia have started utilizing these platforms for the main reason that many students are embracing this new trend in technology. In this article, a discussion of this media in education in terms of its roles, used in different settings, and its policies and management in accordance with Saudi culture will be covered. Furthermore, the state of this media in Higher Education institutions among the country’s universities and colleges will be highlighted.

scholarly journals Challenges Experienced by Public Higher Education Institutions of Learning in the Implementation of Training and Development: A Case Study of Saudi Arabian Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Majed Bin Othayman ◽  
Abdulrahim Meshari ◽  
John Mulyata ◽  
Yaw Debrah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning And Teaching

The present case study aimed to investigate challenges in learning in Saudi Arabia’s higher education institutions in the context of the implementation of training and development. A qualitative study design was used, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 75 faculty members and human resource managers working in four public universities in Saudi Arabia. The interviews were recorded, and thematic analysis was applied to the collected data. On-campus and off-campus methods are used to implement training programmes in all four universities, regardless of the flaws of both types of training. Due to a lack of time, the majority of respondents indicated that their heavy teaching workload prevented them from engaging in university training and development. Multifactorial challenges are involved in the higher education institutions of learning with regards to the application of training and development in Saudi Arabia. One of the most significant obstacles that Saudi Arabian institution administrators face in their attempts to innovate and strengthen learning and teaching methods and methodologies is a shortage of qualified and domestic trained faculty. Because of contact breakdowns, hiring highly skilled and technically trained international teachers, for example, introduces language gaps and reduces the efficacy of teaching and learning processes. The key consideration is the execution of preparation and growth; universities have a smaller chance of achieving the goal value. With too much money being spent on training and growth, the question is not what organizations should prepare, but, rather, whether training is worthwhile and efficient.

scholarly journals USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND LIBRARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rexwhite Enakrire
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Information And Communication

This paper argues that the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and library operations has become inevitable to sustain higher education institutions (HEIs). The deteriorating state of educational standards in Africa, amidst other prevalent factors of nonpolicy formulation and implementation; increasing student enrolment; competition among HEIs for academic excellence; poor technological tools for teaching and learning; inadequate skills among professionals (academics and non-academics); and the changing nature of best practices in the teaching profession are all reasons for this. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were applied in this study of Delta State, Nigeria IHEs. The qualitative approach made use of interpretive content analysis of documents harvested from the databases of Scopus and Web of Science, while the quantitative approach applied the survey research method through a questionnaire for data collection. The findings revealed that different types of ICTs and library operations were key pillars in the sustainability of higher education institutions in Delta State and that the scientific value of available ICTs and library operations was embedded in transitioning from a traditional to a virtual platform for efficient and effective service delivery, restructuring the library environment, and unending accessibility. The study recommends continuous acquisition of recent digital technological tools to sustain and enhance library operations and quality service delivery in HEIs, since ICTs and library operations are the bedrock of HEIs.

scholarly journals RENEWED TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOLLOWING COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 755-765
Author(s):  
Olga Vindača ◽  
Velta Ļubkina
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
Digital Or

The world in general and the organizations in particular has been changed significantly because of Covid-19 pandemic. The higher education institutions haven’t been an exception. The new challenge has triggered a worldwide shift towards online learning and teaching. There is a question of whether the current situation will lead to the overall transformation of higher education institutions to online, digital or blended one. This paper presents the systematic review of official reports where the new trends concept is used in higher education context. The primary goal of this paper is to establish understanding of already listed trends and directions and to contribute to the discussion of a digital transformation of higher education institutions following Covid-19 pandemic for effective teaching and learning. The paper is based on the theoretical research, including literature and official reports review in the context of transformation of higher education following Covid-19. As primary results, the list of new trends in higher education has been made for effective learning and teaching. This study will help higher education institutions to rethink their strategies according to the necessities to respond to the challenges of such rapid digital transformation.  

Challenges Posed by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for South African Higher Education Institutions

10.28945/2679 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
ME Herselman ◽  
HR Hay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Revolutionary Change ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are the major driving forces of globalised and knowledge-based societies of a new world era. They will have a profound impact on teaching and learning for two decades to come. The revolutionary change which is taking place in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), has dramatic effects on the way universities carry out their functions of teaching, learning and research, particularly on the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge. These developments pose unprecedented challenges to higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries particular in South Africa as South Africa is viewed as the leading country on the continent.

scholarly journals Developing a Learning Outcome-Based Question Examination Paper Tool for Universiti Putra Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sa’adah Hassan ◽  
Novia Indriaty Admodisastro ◽  
Azrina Kamaruddin ◽  
Salmi Baharom ◽  
Noraini Che Pa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Teaching Plan ◽  
Outcome Based Education ◽  
Programme Outcomes ◽  
Examination Paper

<p class="apa">Much attention is now given on producing quality graduates. Therefore, outcome-based education (OBE) in teaching and learning is now being implemented in Malaysia at all levels of education especially at higher education institutions. For implementing OBE, the design of curriculum and courses should be based on specified outcomes. Thus, the challenge for the assessment is that it should be capable of measuring whether intended outcomes have been achieved or not. Likely, by assisting lecturer in preparing examination paper that aligns with the specified outcomes is something that can help to ensure the implementation of OBE. Hence, this paper describes the development of a tool for generating question examination paper based on learning outcomes, called Learning Outcome-based Question Examination paper Tool (LoQET). LoQET is proposed for assisting lecturer in Universiti Putra Malaysia for preparing examination paper based on programme outcomes and learning outcomes set in the teaching plan and assessment entries.</p>

scholarly journals Implications of Excellence in Research and Teaching

2015 ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Wespel ◽  
Dominic Orr ◽  
Michael Jaeger
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Funding Mechanisms

Stratification of higher education is currently being driven by public funding schemes, among other things. Building on a survey of excellence funding initiatives across OECD member countries based on the measurement of excellence in higher education institutions, this contribution focuses on how teaching and learning are integrated into these highly selective funding mechanisms. It turns out that teaching performance is generally much less significant than research. Possible reasons and consequences for this result are discussed.

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