Abstract

The Internet is one of the most prominent discoveries in the world today. The move of most businesses and establishment to the online platform has been witnessed increasingly. Education is not left out of this development and the government of Saudi Arabia has been reported in several studies to have dedicated to providing the citizens with the best educational option. Studies have also shown that Saudi Arabia has embraced majorly the on-ground method of education given that most students are not intrigued by the idea of online education even though they find it preferable. Several studies have however been carried out on the perception of students of distance education. This 2020 study brings to light the perception of teachers in schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by obtaining a group data. The study showed that teachers positively perceive the method of education but do not have enough resources and training to properly handle teaching through the method. The government is thereby pleaded with to help improve the accessibility of students and training of staff in necessary basics concerning the method of education.

Highlights

  • The Internet is one of the greatest advancements that have been experienced in the field of education

  • Most western countries are familiar with this system of education, Saudi Arabia is still mildly transformed in this area

  • It can be concluded from this observation that the implementation of distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the time of students’ lecture in an insignificant way or not at all

Read more

Summary

Introduction

The Internet is one of the greatest advancements that have been experienced in the field of education. The Saudi Arabia government has been observed over the years to address urgent matters relating to education and have sponsored the facility and the needs of academic officials and students in the country. In combination with this development is the new requirement for computer literacy in the country. These conditions have led to transformation and adaptation in the members of staff. The teachers and students have to learn to adapt to this new modern system of education. Most western countries are familiar with this system of education, Saudi Arabia is still mildly transformed in this area. Students are expected to connect via the Internet with their teachers for face-to-face education but without physical contact

Objectives
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call