Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education sector around the world. In order to control the spread of the virus, eLearning practice has been introduced in Saudi higher education. Such online communication has become an important tool to narrow the teaching practice...
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| author | Palanivel Rubavathi Marimuthu Nuhad A. Alomair Vijaya Ravinayagam Assaf, Wael Fateh Abdullah Alkadi Mahmoud A. Abdellatif Muneerah B. Almahasheer Abdullah Al Rubaish |
| author_facet | Palanivel Rubavathi Marimuthu Nuhad A. Alomair Vijaya Ravinayagam Assaf, Wael Fateh Abdullah Alkadi Mahmoud A. Abdellatif Muneerah B. Almahasheer Abdullah Al Rubaish |
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| description | Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education sector around the world. In order to control the spread of the virus, eLearning practice has been introduced in Saudi higher education. Such online communication has become an important tool to narrow the teaching practice gap. This study assessed the characteristics of eLearning and distance learning and the inclination of Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University (IAU) faculty members in terms of skills, and managing classes and tests using online learning tools. Methods: A QuestionPro questionnaire with 22 questions on eLearning experience, training experience, and skills and knowledge in the educational process of IAU teaching faculty was conducted through the online university e-mail domain. The questionnaire was sent to the IAU’s teaching faculty. The questionnaire’s reliability was studied using Cronbach’s a coefficient. The criterion value was statistically studied using the KMO (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin) and Bartlett’s test. The variables associated with the present survey model were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results: The study showed positive responses and readiness (skills and abilities) and the effectiveness of IAU’s faculty members to perform e-learning activities during COVID-19. IAU faculty received a strong positive response, and the respondents were also impressed with and agreed on trainer knowledge, session management, communication and expertise on training topics. Conclusions: The positive response indicates the readiness of IAU to provide the necessary support (tools, information and updates) required for a successful online educational process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-14eb3f39ba704452b2a085cf82a668362024-02-29T01:00:00ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022022-07-0110134554Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]Palanivel Rubavathi Marimuthu0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9478-128XNuhad A. Alomair1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3659-9177Vijaya Ravinayagam2Assaf, Wael Fateh3Abdullah Alkadi4Mahmoud A. Abdellatif5Muneerah B. Almahasheer6Abdullah Al Rubaish7Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemistry, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaDeanship of Scientific Research & Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaDeanship of eLearning & Distance Learning, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaDeanship of eLearning & Distance Learning, Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi ArabiaBackground: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education sector around the world. In order to control the spread of the virus, eLearning practice has been introduced in Saudi higher education. Such online communication has become an important tool to narrow the teaching practice gap. This study assessed the characteristics of eLearning and distance learning and the inclination of Imam Abdulrahman BinFaisal University (IAU) faculty members in terms of skills, and managing classes and tests using online learning tools. Methods: A QuestionPro questionnaire with 22 questions on eLearning experience, training experience, and skills and knowledge in the educational process of IAU teaching faculty was conducted through the online university e-mail domain. The questionnaire was sent to the IAU’s teaching faculty. The questionnaire’s reliability was studied using Cronbach’s a coefficient. The criterion value was statistically studied using the KMO (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin) and Bartlett’s test. The variables associated with the present survey model were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results: The study showed positive responses and readiness (skills and abilities) and the effectiveness of IAU’s faculty members to perform e-learning activities during COVID-19. IAU faculty received a strong positive response, and the respondents were also impressed with and agreed on trainer knowledge, session management, communication and expertise on training topics. Conclusions: The positive response indicates the readiness of IAU to provide the necessary support (tools, information and updates) required for a successful online educational process.https://f1000research.com/articles/10-840/v3COVID-19 Education Faculty readiness Administration Remote working.eng |
| spellingShingle | Palanivel Rubavathi Marimuthu Nuhad A. Alomair Vijaya Ravinayagam Assaf, Wael Fateh Abdullah Alkadi Mahmoud A. Abdellatif Muneerah B. Almahasheer Abdullah Al Rubaish Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] F1000Research COVID-19 Education Faculty readiness Administration Remote working. eng |
| title | Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | Faculty readiness for online teaching at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during the COVID-19 crisis: a cross-sectional study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | faculty readiness for online teaching at imam abdulrahman bin faisal university during the covid 19 crisis a cross sectional study version 3 peer review 1 approved 2 approved with reservations |
| topic | COVID-19 Education Faculty readiness Administration Remote working. eng |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/10-840/v3 |
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