Advantages and Challenges of Smart Learning in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions have been implementing a unique technology-based learning way, as Information and Communication Technology is rapidly growing. Smart Learning is technology-supported learning that provides a comfortable learning environment that touches the individual learners’ needs. The new learning platform seeks to enhance education in a more intelligent yet simpler way. As this topic becomes a global educational matter, the Saudi government has been carefully discussing the implementation of Smart Learning since 2007. This research paper studies the advantages and challenges that will face the students by implementing a Smart Learning environment in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia. This research is completed using Quantitative research methodology. It develops questionnaire and applies to 530 students and professor in Saudi universities. This study comes with benefits and challenges of e-learning such as flexibility, interaction and internet experience. Also, it suggests a set of innovative recommendations to overcome the challenges that the Saudi universities might face with the new learning system.