Impact of digital technology on Saudi students

Abstract

In the contemporary world, applications and tools of digital technology have become part of our daily lives. The technology and tools influence and helps us to improve and excel in education, science, social science, communication, business, personal management and many others. In particular, the digital technology has made phenomenal changes in the way we learn and educate others. The influence and the changes this technology has brought to the community is visible very clearly in every walk of life. Our focus in this article is on the revolutionary changes that has been brought by the digital technology has made in the field of education. Digital devices have become essential elements in the education system, particularly in Saudi Arabia, which have drastically changed students’ habits. As an example of a very simple use of this technology, today’s students often use digital technology to assist them in schoolwork as well as for surfing internet for research. This article focuses on issues concerning digital technology and its effects on the Saudi Arabian community college system, and concentrates on efficacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of digital technology in the higher educational system. In this paper we shall analyze and report the results of a questionnaire administered to 500 students of Qasim University and Suleiman AlRajhi Colleges of Saudi Arabia. We shall also report our recommendations based on our study.