A Study on the Impact of ICT on Collaborative Learning Processes in Libyan Higher Education
Keywords:
ICT; Internet Bandwidth Constraints; Collaborative Learning; E-learning; SWOT analysisAbstract
This paper presents the conclusions of a study on the impact
of ICT on collaborative learning processes in Libyan Higher Education
(LHE). The quantitative analysis of the answers to a questionnaire
(completed by Libyan full-time lecturers at the universities of Tripoli,
Garyounis, Gharian and Ezawia) shows the necessity to design and
develop more classroom activities and interactive online applications,
enabling the development of team-building skills required by
employers. The influence of limited Internet bandwidths in Libya on
collaborative learning processes in HE is then presented. It is obvious
that HE institutions need to develop proactive strategies that envisage
and anticipate learners' future learning needs and requirements in this
transition period of moving towards an increasingly digitalized,
networked and knowledge-based society. The paper also contains the
analysis of a SWOT model considering the factors that must be
considered in relation to collaborative learning within the university
teaching process, such as intelligent multimedia, Internet technologies,
and knowledge management. The employment of modern technology
will enable the development of innovative and inspiring collaborative
learning environments where lecturers are expert designers of
intellectual experiences for students, who become active participants to
the learning processes.
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