| The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how online learning was applied at Taif University after the total transformation from traditional education to Blackboard during the COVID-19 crisis and how it can be improved | Introduction: The coronavirus COVID-19 has had very serious impacts on many aspects of people's lives worldwide, including the negative effect on the educational system that disturbed the normal functions of medical faculties |
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| The first question investigates EFL instructors' perceptions of Blackboard LMS• Methods: The study used a descriptive qualitative study design | Keywords: blackboard; distance learning; university |
Staff from four medical colleges at Taif University, Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview.
10| The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how online learning was applied at Taif University after the total transformation from traditional education to Blackboard during the COVID-19 crisis and how it can be improved• Moreover, to our extended knowledge, there is no study on e-learning in the field of medical university education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | The present paper aims to investigate EFL instructors' perceptions of Blackboard learning management system LMS at Taif University in Saudi Arabia• Results: This study revealed four themes: Blackboard is professionally well designed; obstacles to the use of Blackboard; the need for Blackboard training; and student behavior through Blackboard |
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| Understanding the experiences of medical faculty members will help to better prepare for making improvements in similar future crises | EFL Instructors' Perceptions of Blackboard Learning DA: 11 PA: 11 MOZ Rank: 40• Conclusion: The use of the Blackboard has its advantages and disadvantages, and the education sector needs to do more research to find out that issues and work to improve it |
Moreover, to our extended knowledge, there is no study on e-learning in the field of medical university education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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