Through the Lens of Virtual Students: Challenges and Opportunities

The Madrasati system is an e-learning system offered free by the Saudi Arabian government. The platform was developed to enhance the existing curricula and achieve national-level educational goals and objectives. Despite a high adoption rate, current evidence suggests Madrasati was poorly implemented, owing to suboptimal benefits enjoyed by various stakeholders. The system may impact teaching behaviors, student motivation, learning, teacher training, professional behavior, classroom culture, and environment. Moreover, perceived ease of use, teacher competence, perceived usefulness, user experiences, security issues, and technology availability affect uptake. The study employed a quantitative correlational cross-sectional design and methodology, using surveys, interviews, and observations on a sample (n=100) with 25 teachers and 75 students. Analysis was completed using SPSS, including Pearson’s r, regression, and the Sobel test to assess the mediating effect, where t-values above or below +/- 1.96 (95% CI) were considered significant. The results indicate that Madrasati positively correlates with teaching and learning behavior and student motivation. However, none of the mediating hypotheses were proven. The recommendations focus on strengthening Madrasati infrastructure, training, adopting a holistic approach, and collaborating with all stakeholders.

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Zooming Into Perspectives: High School Educators as They Adopt to In-person Education

Ramirez,

De Leon,

Eligado

et al. 2024

JIP

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As there are few studies regarding teachers’ insights on online teaching, this study analyzed the adjustments of pandemic teachers shifting from online to in-person teaching methods to gain a deeper comprehension of the situations they experienced. This research conducted a descriptive qualitative case study following a researcher-designed, semi-structured interview with open and close-ended guide questions. Two participants were deduced to be the study participants, who were chosen through purposive sampling. Results revealed that the pandemic caused teachers’ depression and anxiety. Online learning has many drawbacks, as adopting online learning adds more pressure on struggling teachers to balance commitments. Their personal and professional lives collided, hindering their teachers’ effectiveness. Therefore, they learned to develop coping mechanisms to mitigate the stress. They also recognized the benefits of online learning and sought help to improve efficiency, as it helped them to see it from an alternate perspective. Despite the risks associated with COVID-19, they have shown resilience and dedication by positioning innovative teaching methods. As a preliminary exploration into the effects of the pandemic on the academic community, this study underscores continued research and support for educators and students. The commitment and passion demonstrated by these educators deserve recognition and celebration.

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Through the Lens of Virtual Students: Challenges and Opportunities

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