Technology-based Learning and Education

Technology-based Learning and Education Group was established in2021.At the present time, the educational process, in all its educational stages, faces a set of challenges related to its various components, starting with its philosophy, passing through its curricula, techniques, teaching methods, strategies, evaluation tools...etc. Contemporary changes, especially those resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, require the study of many issues related to the educational process at its various levels, especially since the entire world, and the UAE in particular, is witnessing a set of social and educational changes, which in turn resulted in a set of challenges facing various educational institutions, and opened At the same time, there are plenty of opportunities. In order to face these challenges and take advantage of the available opportunities, it is necessary to focus on the various aspects and components of the educational system. With the aim of improving the educational and learning outcomes of educational institutions.

Based on the foregoing, and based on the vision and mission of the University of Sharjah in terms of their emphasis on the value of innovative and world-class scientific research, and working to promote pioneering scientific research; The establishment of this research group came to discuss and study various research issues related to methods and methods of learning and educational technology in the educational field, and the solutions that can be adopted to overcome all problems related to strengthening the educational process and increasing its efficiency. The research group will also work on developing a set of plans and projects, based mainly on the vision, mission and goals of the University of Sharjah, which meet the needs and aspirations of the UAE community in particular, and the regional region in general.

The message

• Relying on distinguished international professional standards in educational and psychological research
• Developing the educational learning environment through research outputs and studies in teaching methods, integrating students, and identifying challenges
• Studying distance learning methods and their suitability for different academic stages.
• Linking the university to the community by pushing the scientific research and its outputs to what is of practical interest and benefit to the university and the community.
• Completing original research work that can be published in prestigious international journals.

Objectives

The research objectives of the group are as follows:

1. Develop learning and teaching environments to suit the needs of students and students of determination
2. A study of health behaviors and practices associated with the education of students
3. Detecting the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process skills
4. Helping to build an educational system through the curriculum and interactive activities based on consolidating the skills of the 21st century
5. Developing educational skills to move into the era of the knowledge economy
6. Implementation of research projects in the field of educational and psychological sciences, such as research on curriculum development, teaching methods and strategies, teaching techniques, talent, creativity, learning difficulties, special education...etc.
7. Holding courses and workshops, providing educational and research consultations in the educational and psychological fields, and providing school support
8. Providing evaluation services to various educational and educational institutions in the country
9. Participation in building a knowledge society through the dissemination of solid educational research that helps in the development and progress of society.
10. Providing a sustainable collaborative environment that contributes to promoting pioneering educational and psychological research

The group's research priorities.

• Researching the needs of students with disabilities
• Researching the negative effects of distance education on the health and safety of students
• Research into improving virtual learning environments.
• Research in the field of talent, creativity, learning difficulties and special education
• Effective learning methods and educational technology

Activity