- Title
- Digital citizenship in the University of Hail
- Creator
- Altamini, Taghreed
- Relation
- University of Newcastle Research Higher Degree Thesis
- Resource Type
- thesis
- Date
- 2023
- Description
- Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Description
- The transition to a non-oil-based economy in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 is a major undertaking that will require a significant shift in mindset and skillset. A potential hindrance to this transition could be the lack of digital citizenship skills among faculty members in Saudi universities. To address this, Saudi universities need to play a lead role in preparing the next-generation workforce for the digital age. Therefore, it is important to explore the knowledge of and application of digital citizenship in Saudi universities and its relevance to Vision 2030 by examining the opinions of faculty members about the concept of citizenship and the extent to which they apply digital citizenship skills. A sequential mixed-method approach was used, including document analysis and a survey of 303 faculty members that examined the implementation of digital citizenship skills and their demographic dimensions and experience. Additionally, semi- structured interviews with 11 faculty members were conducted to identify the most prominent obstacles and opportunities for building digital citizenship skills. Findings indicate the document analysis finds a strong correlation between digital citizenship skills and Vision 2030 goals. Also, there is a high level of awareness and understanding of digital citizenship among faculty members. However, low implementation of some digital citizenship skills. Additionally, this thesis identifies factors related to infrastructure and educators that influence the implementation of digital citizenship. The research also explores opportunities for building digital citizenship skills, highlighting the importance of digital citizenship in advancing Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. By exploring the relationship between digital citizenship and Vision 2030, this research offers valuable insights that can guide higher education policies and practices. It underscores the inextricable link between digital citizenship and the broader national goals, emphasizing the crucial role these skills play in contributing to the success and sustainable development of Vision 2030. The study's insights provide a roadmap for higher education institutions and policymakers of digital citizenship skills into the Vision 2030 framework, fostering a more digitally aware and responsible citizenry poised to drive the nation's future growth.
- Subject
- digital citizenship; education; university; Saudi Arabia; Vision 2030
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1493100
- Identifier
- uon:53482
- Rights
- Copyright 2023 Taghreed Altamini
- Language
- eng
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