Towards Advanced Digital Learning: The Effectiveness of Employing Digital Technology in Education in Jerusalem Schools

Abstract

This qualitative descriptive research study aims to identify the effectiveness of digital learning technologies in Jerusalem schools, from the perspective of school principals and teachers. The study employs open interviews as its data collection method, and content analysis to analyze the responses of participants.The participants in the study comprise five school principals and ten teachers, all of whom have experience and knowledge in digital learning and seek to apply its concepts in their schools. They were selected based on their administrative efficiency, and their experience in applying e-learning with their students.The study's research questions focus on the most important digital learning technologies employed in Jerusalem schools, the effectiveness of these technologies, and the challenges associated with their implementation.The study findings reveal that Jerusalem schools use various digital learning technologies, including hardware, software, communication platforms, educational and interactive materials, gamification software, and technological projects. However, the availability and readiness of these technologies vary across schools, depending on the school supervisor's support and resources. The effectiveness of digital learning technologies in Jerusalem schools is reflected in the high academic achievement of students, the acquisition of educational values through digital learning techniques, and an increase in enthusiasm and motivation for learning, while taking into account individual differences.The study also highlights some challenges associated with the implementation of digital learning technologies in Jerusalem schools, including issues with student's parents, the readiness and capacity of educational staff, and the digital infrastructure of schools.The study concludes by offering recommendations for future research and practice, including strengthening training programs and workshops to develop students and teachers to meet their future needs, increasing awareness among parents, and continuous work to improve the digital infrastructure of schools affiliated with the Palestinian Ministry of Education, in order to keep pace with the accelerated and continuous technological digital acceleration.