AbdulRahman Al-Zahrani

• PhD in Educational Technology
• Professor (Associate) at University of Jeddah

This study examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots on the loss of human connection and emotional support among higher education students. To do so, a quantitative research design is employed. An online survey questionnaire is distributed to a sample of 819 higher education students, assessing concerns about human connection, ex...

This study examines the adoption, strategies, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, based on data from 508 participants at 259 institutions across 19 countries. Using a mixed-methods approach, it captures quantitative and qualitative insights into AI integration, ba...

Purpose This study aims to examine the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance sustainability practices in universities, focusing on stakeholder perceptions and factors influencing the successful implementation of AI-driven initiatives. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative approach, a survey was administered to 539 univers...

This book focuses on advancements in education. Chapter 1 discusses discerning at-risk female youths from their general peers and supporting their health development. Chapter 2 explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bridge the gap between education and work experience by revolutionizing learning through personalized experiences, skill develo...

This chapter explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bridge the gap between education and work experience by revolutionizing learning through personalized experiences, skill development, and practical applications. It discusses AI-driven platforms that adapt to individual learning styles, AI-powered virtual environments for real-world simulat...

This study examines faculty perceptions, awareness, and utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education and identifies barriers hindering their adoption. The research encompasses multiple perspectives, including demographic information, teaching practices involving technology, familiarity and opinions regarding OER, types of OER...

The increasing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education underscores the necessity to explore its implications on ethical, social, and educational dynamics within the sector. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the impact of AI on higher education in Saudi Arabia, delving into stakeholders’ attitudes, perceptions, an...

Despite the wave of enthusiasm for the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping education, critical voices urge a more tempered approach. This study investigates the less-discussed 'shadows' of AI implementation in educational settings, focusing on potential negatives that may accompany its integration. Through a multi-phased exploration c...

The purpose of this study is to explore the current status of micro-credentialing policies and practices in Middle Eastern and North African universities. Using a quantitative approach and a comprehensive questionnaire based on recent work by the Australasian Council on Open, Distance, and e-Learning (as reported by ACODE, Survey of micro-credentia...

This study explores the repercussions of excessive reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on human cognitive processes, specifically targeting problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making. Employing qualitative semi-structured interviews and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), it delves into the nuanced challenges and risks stemmi...

Th e current study examines the impact of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education in Saudi Arabia, specifically focusing on the roles of university teachers and students' learning outcomes. It investigates the transformation of teaching practices, and the challenges faced by university teachers during AI integration, and identi...

This study investigates the factors that influence the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in design thinking among instructional designers. It explores the perceptions of instructional designers regarding the impact of AI on design thinking and the challenges associated with its integration. The research employs quantitative methodology, u...

This study examines the effects of implementing a Flipped Mobile-Based Microlearning (FMM) approach on postgraduate students’ accessibility, engagement, knowledge retention, overall learning experience and academic achievement. A quantitative multiple methods approach was employed, utilising a two-group quasi-experimental design and a survey questi...

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The growing prevalence of cybercrime, particularly among young adults, necessitates the promotion of digital citizenship to educate students about responsible online behavior and to equip them with the skills to mitigate cyber risks. The specific objective of this study was to investigate the effect of digital citizenship skills on the prevention o...

This study examines faculty perceptions, awareness, and utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education and identifies barriers hindering their adoption. The research encompasses multiple perspectives, including demographic information, teaching practices involving technology, familiarity and opinions regarding OER, types of OER...

This study explores the potential of social learning platforms (SLPs) to enhance female students' learning experiences in Saudi higher education and address socio-cultural constraints. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of SLPs from the perspective female students and analyses the impact of personal beliefs on their perceptions of SLPs. T...

This study examines the use of learning analytics to enhance instructional personalization and student engagement in online higher education. The research focuses on the engagement levels of students based on different access methods (mobile and non-mobile), the relationships among engagement indicators, and the strategies for instructional persona...

The current study aims to understand digital citizenship, based on the assumptions of Ribble (2014), by examining factors affecting participation and involvement in the Internet virtual societies among higher education students. A quantitative approach using a survey questionnaire was implemented. The participants were 174 students from the Faculty...

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the flipped classroom on the promotion of students' creative thinking. Students were recruited from the Faculty of Education at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia during the first semester of 2014. A multiple method research design was used to address the research questions. First, a two-group qu...

The aim of the current study was to investigate cyberbullying among Saudi’s higher-education students. It also aimedto identify possible factors that may impact cyberbullying. A quantitative approach was implemented using an onlinesurvey questionnaire distributed to 287 students. The descriptive results indicated that students mainly avoidcyberbull...

The current study aims at understanding the place of technology integration in Saudi pre-service teacher education curriculum. To achieve this, a sequential qualitative approach was implemented in two main stages. First, national and curriculum policies were thematically analysed. Based on this, semi- structured interviews with three key policymake...

The primary aim of this study was to investigate challenges and obstacles to effective integration of digital technologies into Saudi pre-service teacher education curriculum. Despite the massive developments that Saudi Arabia has been experiencing recently, pre-service teacher education seem to lag behind these developments, especially in terms of...

There are increasing demands to incorporate different and effective online educational models into higher education systems. Enhancing students‟ high-order thinking skills such as creativity is a critical task for higher education institutions. One possible way of doing so is implementing the flipped classroom, which may effectively promote higher-...

Beehives hum with energy from workers intent on making honey. Withoutprejudicing the nature of what the researcher and research supervisor do in the lifetime ofcandidature analogies with energy, consistent hard work and 'sweet' outcomes are apt.The best honey in the beehive comes from bees working collaboratively. Whilst theirhierarchical colony ar...

To match the needs of the twenty-first century learners, improving levels of adoption of technology in higher education is part of the solution for professional practice. However, this is challenging, especially in developing countries. Technology and educational development, especially in the current era, cannot be separated. Digital technologies...

Success factors for integration of ICTs in higher education teaching and learning reveal a complex mixture of old and new paradigms. A review of the relevant literature and findings from research conducted in Saudi Arabia highlights the importance of actual and perceived self-efficacy within the new paradigms. The research reported reflects these p...