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ERIC Number: EJ1455777
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1049-4820
EISSN: EISSN-1744-5191
Technology Adoption in a Hybrid Learning Environment: An Action Research Study among University Faculty in the UAE
Rashita Puthiya; Philip Anderson; Conchita Fonseca; Lynda Hyland
Interactive Learning Environments, v32 n10 p6833-6844 2024
While much attention focused on educator technology adoption during the period of Emergency Remote Teaching, whether these technologies still have a place in classroom-based teaching and learning practice remains to be seen. This multi-method, qualitative action research study explores the experiences of 22 university faculty in the United Arab Emirates across a range of eLearning tools. Focus groups were held before and after a longitudinal intervention, in which faculty trialled eLearning tools and reflected on this process in a series of weekly reflective logs. Participant profiles emerged through a process of Reflexive Thematic Analysis, along with themes relating to advantages, disadvantages, and unique features of eLearning tools. The data illustrated that although eLearning tools were widely used, their perceived utility was context dependent. The study therefore recommends an iterative process focussing on specific departmental needs, and structured support to encourage faculty to trial eLearning tools. The findings are relevant for higher education faculty and management, and may inform eLearning resource allocation and the provision of continuing professional development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates
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