Browsing Dissertations for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by Issue Date
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Can ICT training change teachers' attitudes towards using technology in teaching? A perspective from a U.A.E high school
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-10)This action research explores the effect of the provision of sustainable ICT training to teachers on changing their attitudes towards increased ICT use in teaching. The research also sought to identify barriers and enablers ... -
ICT in Education in the UAE: An investigation into the use of ICT poster workshops on ‘Road Safety Campaigns’ with Male Emirati Students
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-05)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is still considered as a stand-alone subject in many countries – the UAE included. However, ICT has become vital and decisive in establishing a skilled workforce and empowering ... -
Meeting the need for online learning at the HCT: Investigating alternatives to BBVista
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-04)Backboard Vista (BBVista) is the learning Management System (LMS) of choice in 60% of institutions of higher education around the world (LAMS, 2006). Nevertheless, there is an increasing awareness of the limitations of ... -
An Exploration of Female Emirati Students’ Experiences with the Use of Laptops in Mathematics Classrooms
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-04)This study was designed to explore the students‟ experiences with laptops used in mathematics classrooms in a college at the United Arab Emirate, during the first year of laptop program implementation. The study aimed at ... -
A Study of Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions on Using Robots to Learn Programming
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-03)This study seeks to explore primary and secondary students’ and teachers’ experiences, attitudes and beliefs of learning and teaching programming respectively with robots in a private school in Abu Dhabi. Specifically ... -
Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education and the Effect of Training upon ICT Uptake
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-06)The teachers’ attitude toward ICT is crucial in the implementation of computers as a teaching aid. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers’ attitudes towards the use of ICT and the effect of training upon ICT ... -
The effect of online time on students’ academic performance: A study of cycle 1 and cycle 2 students in Abu Dhabi, UAE government schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-03)The last few years have witnessed a rapid growth in technology all over the world. This growth is evident in the great increase of Internet use and the technological devices that have been invented and commonly used in a ... -
iPad iPedagogy: A study of teacher perceptions on the impact of the iPad on teaching and assessment practices at a third level college in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-04)This investigative study explores teachers’ perceptions of the opportunities and challenges associated with adopting the iPad as the primary learning resource and considers if the adoption of the device has facilitated ... -
Impact of ICT on teaching and learning in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-03)The ‘information age’ is described by open computing, the World Wide Web and a various types of users. In the United Arab Emirates, schools have to adapt the changes to realign efficiently with ‘the information age’. For ... -
The Knowledge Functionality in the Teachers’ Online Social Networks (TOSN) in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-03)The issue of teachers' professional development is a challenge for educational systems and educational experts as a result of the rapid changes that occur in societies and affect the educational process. These changes ... -
Investigating the Use of “Lughati Tablets” to Promote Arabic Reading Skills to Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: A case study at The Sharjah City of Humanitarian Services (UAE)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)Acquiring reading proficiency starts at early ages and develops throughout the years however with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children, this process does not on the whole move along standardized norms ... -
Exploring the Use of Social Media and the Associated Ethical Considerations in Paramedic Education
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-07)Social Media (SM) is ubiquitous in paramedic students’ personal learning environment. SM has the potential to add value as an educational tool. However there are disadvantages such as not being accepted as formal learning ... -
Assistive Technology's Effect on the Academic Performance of Students with Disabilities: An Investigative Study at Higher Education Institutions in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-11)Assistive Technology (AT) has a significant role in helping people with disabilities to function better in society. The AT becomes an indispensable tool across the education realm, which can be linked to the more significant ... -
Enhancing Students’ Learning and Engagement through Formative Assessment using Online Learning Tools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-03)Because of the rapid development of technology and its web- based applications and online tools, the current study sheds light on the effectiveness of online tools on both learners’ performance and their engagement. At ATA ... -
The Impact of the Remote Flipped Learning Approach on Perceptions of Learning and Students’ Engagement during COVID-19: A Mixed Method Case Study Research of an Undergraduate Pharmacy Course in a private UAE university
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-05)The objective of this Mixed-Method Case Study Research (MMCSR) was to investigate and analyze student's engagement, and the perception of the learning experience in the Remote Flipped Classroom (RFC), from the perspectives ... -
Investigation into teachers' reflective practices of applying gamification in a hybrid learning context
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-06)The ubiquitous availability of classroom technologies has invoked a stern migration from the normal lectures in classrooms which is traditional to one which is delivered in an integrated and digitalised environment of ... -
Developing a hybrid model for ESL learners in HEIs in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-06)The object of this study was to find out what the main factors are to consider when utilizing a hybrid model in Higher Education Institutions in the UAE. The advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid model were looked at ... -
The impact of Blended Learning in Teaching and Learning during the COVID-19
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-06)The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of blended learning in teaching and learning in the light of COVID-19 in a private school in the UAE. The study was carried out to investigate critically, the usefulness ... -
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF L2 SKILL ACQUISITION WITH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DURING COVID 19
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-11)This dissertation aims to dissect the perceptions of English instructors and their understanding of how the global pandemic and advancement of Educational Technology (EdTech) has impacted L2 acquisition. Theorists such as ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES IN K-12 EDUCATION
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-01)Lifelong learning is a crucial component of assessment, ensuring that students meet learning objectives and apply them in real-world situations that meet the needs of an increasingly urbanized society. In evaluating national ...