Exploring Digital Learning Opportunities and Challenges in Higher Education Institutes: Stakeholder Analysis on the Use of Social Media for Effective Sustainability of Learning-Teaching-Assessment in a University Setting in Qatar

被引:3
作者
Al-Hail, Maryam [1 ]
Zguir, Mariem Fekih [2 ]
Koc, Muammer [1 ]
机构
[1] Hamad Bin Khalifa Univ, Qatar Fdn, Coll Sci & Engn, Div Sustainable Dev, Doha 34110, Qatar
[2] Minist Educ & Higher Educ, Doha 35111, Qatar
关键词
social media; online learning; digital education; SDGs; Education; 4.0/5.0; knowledge-based society; higher education; university; sustainability; TEACHERS; RESEARCHGATE; PERSPECTIVES;
D O I
10.3390/su16156413
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The use of social media (SM) platforms in higher education has seen significant growth since the global pandemic disrupted traditional learning methods and forced stakeholders to explore alternatives. This trend is expected to continue with the rise of newer digital learning platforms, tools, programs and pedagogies, particularly within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the evolution towards Education 4.0 and Education 5.0. Despite a significant level of research into SM's role in informal learning, there has been limited exploration of its integration into pedagogical practices, particularly regarding assessment challenges and innovations in university settings. Additionally, there is scarce research on mobile applications in academics, hindering the effective integration of SM platforms into curricula. This study addresses these gaps by examining stakeholder perceptions of using SM for educational purposes in a university setting in Qatar. Following a comprehensive and comparative literature review and analysis, a thematic analysis of interviews with 20 stakeholders revealed that SM platforms go beyond communication, serving as tools to enhance professional identity, reputation, research profiles, knowledge dissemination, and social practices, but they lack methodologies to integrate effective learning, either independently or in formal learning/teaching/assessment settings. This study proposes a framework to optimize the use of SM platforms, with a particular focus on sustainability, for lifelong learning and knowledge-based societies leading to more sustainable and prosperous economies. The findings encourage the reconsideration of digital assessment and the expansion pedagogical practices in alignment with modern social learning through an expansive array of SM tools and platforms.
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