Published date:Feb 15 2024

Journal Title: International Journal of Excellence in Smart Learning

Issue title: International Journal of Excellence in Smart Learning: Volume 1 Issue 1

Pages:2 - 25

DOI: 10.18502/ijesl.v1i1.17955

Aisha Bleyhesh Al-AmriAbamri@taibahu.edu.saEducational Technology, Taibah University

Khaloud ZainaddinIslamic Studies, Taibah University

Abdulrahman Ahmed ZahidE-Learning, Training Department, Taibah University

Jehan SulaimaniTraining Department, Master of Educational Technologies

Education is the foundation of human development, and it needs to adapt to the changing needs of society. Technology is a key factor in this process, as it offers new possibilities and challenges for learning. In our online survey, we explored the essential role of education in countering extremism and deviant ideologies following the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. We collected and analysed data from online questionnaires distributed to various groups. The data revealed a pressing need to strengthen intellectual security, promote moderation, and enhance social cohesion. This study aimed to examine the current role of e-learning (both at the public school and university levels) in preventing extremism and deviant ideologies from the perspective of faculty members and teachers. We also proposed a strategy for enhancing the role of education in this regard, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. We surveyed 525 faculty members and general education teachers at Saudi University using two online questionnaires. We used statistical methods such as arithmetic means, standard deviations, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient. The study determined the differences between the sample groups at the significance level of 0.05. The main findings showed significant differences between the sample groups at the same significance level. The study concluded by presenting a clear picture of the current role of e-learning (public school and university levels) in countering extremism and proposing a strategy for improving the role of education in this area, in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. It recommended that future efforts focus on developing technical means to implement the strategy.

Keywords: combating extremism, deviant intellectual currents, strategy, Saudi vision 2030, E-Learning, intellectual security

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