منصة إيفاد العلمية

زهير ناجي غنام خليف

إرسال رسالة

التخصص: تكنولوجيا التعليم

الجامعة: جامعة النجاح الوطنية

النقاط:

معامل الإنتاج البحثي

الخبرات العلمية

عضو هيئة تدريس في جامعة النجاح الوطنية فلسطين

الأبحاث المنشورة

Effective integration of artificial intelligence in medical education: Practical tips and actionable insights

المجلة: Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation

سنة النشر: 2024

تاريخ النشر: 2024-07-27

With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical practices, the integration of AI technologies into medical education has garnered significant attention. However, there exists a noticeable research gap when it comes to providing comprehensive guidelines and recommendations for its successful integration into this domain. Addressing this research gap is crucial as the responsible and effective incorporation of AI in medical education not only ensures that current and future healthcare professionals are well-prepared for the demands of modern medicine but also upholds ethical standards, maximizes the potential benefits of AI, and minimizes potential risks. The objective of this chapter is to fill this gap by offering practical tips and actionable insights for incorporating AI into medical education, encompassing practical, ethical, pedagogical, and professional implications.

Fostering a culture of qualitative research and scholarly publication in a leading university in the West Bank: a Palestinian-UK capacity-building collaboration

المجلة: Higher Education Research & Development

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-11-17

Research practices in Arab universities, especially the use of qualitative methods, tend to fall behind international standards of excellence; hence, the relatively small number of qualitative journal articles published by Arab academics. Conducting research in Palestine is particularly problematic due to the continued Israeli occupation and its negative impact on Palestinian education. Certain cultural and historical factors pose further difficulties, specifically for qualitative researchers. To address the challenges with conducting qualitative research for its own staff and students, An-Najah National University (West Bank) collaborated with Coventry University (UK) to design and deliver a joint researcher-development programme on the uses of qualitative research methods, and the process and requirements of scholarly publication

Immersive Extended Reality (XR) Technology in Engineering Education: Opportunities and Challenges

المجلة: Technology, Knowledge and Learning

سنة النشر: 2024

تاريخ النشر: 2024-06-24

This article delves into the potential advantages and difficulties of using immersive Extended Reality (XR) technology in engineering education. It also examines the factors influencing the acceptance and intention to continue using XR in teaching practice from instructors’ viewpoints. The study has identified five themes that affect the use of XR in teaching practice: contextual factors, individual factors, social support, XR features, and attitudes. According to the research, professional development, technical support, and infrastructure are crucial contextual factors that positively influence the use of XR in teaching practice. Social support and XR features, such as interactivity, visualization, and simulation, also play a significant role. The article emphasizes on the need for addressing technical and infrastructure difficulties and providing adequate professional development and social support to facilitate the use of XR in

The Impact of Gamification Depth on Higher Educational Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Performance Levels

المجلة: Higher Education for the Future

سنة النشر: 2024

تاريخ النشر: 2024-05-20

Most studies on gamified learning have neglected gamification depth, which has motivated the current study to identify the impact of gamified depth on students’ intrinsic motivation and performance levels. A quasi-experimental approach was employed, which involved a total of 117 undergraduate students divided into control (n = 57) and experimental (n = 60) groups. The students were exposed to two gamified platforms, namely Kahoot! for shallow gamification and Classcraft for deep gamification, over four weeks. The Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) served to measure changes that occurred in students’ intrinsic motivation levels and the achievement test in the final lesson. Paired t-tests, an independent t-test and regression analysis were conducted to test the study hypothesis. Deep gamification significantly increased learners’ intrinsic motivation level (+0.1845), while shallow gamification decreased

Effective integration of artificial intelligence in medical education: Practical tips and actionable insights

المجلة: Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation

سنة النشر: 2024

تاريخ النشر: 2024-05-30

Understanding online assessment continuance intention and individual performance by integrating task technology fit and expectancy confirmation theory

المجلة: Heliyon

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-11-21

This study delves into online assessments, focusing on their numerous advantages, including reducing paper usage and alleviating concerns surrounding the security of traditional examinations. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a model delineating the interplay between factors influencing the continuance intention to use online assessments and the influence on individual performance. A quantitative approach using an online survey was used to collect data from 222 graduate students from three major Palestinian universities. The research instrument was developed based on the finding of previous studies. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to construct and validate the proposed model. The findings of this study revealed that perceived usefulness has a significant influence on the intention to continue using online assessment.

Employing google classroom to teach female students during the covid-19 pandemic

المجلة: Technology’s Challenges and Solutions in K-16 Education during a Worldwide Pandemic

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-11-22

This study sought to understand the experiences of female 11th-graders in English classes that used Google Classroom applications during emergent e-learning due to COVID-19. Teachers and students used Google Classroom in place of face-to-face learning in Palestine as required by the Ministry of Education. A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews was used to explore the experience of students using Google Classroom, with thematic analysis to analyze the data. Results indicated that most students were interested in using the Google Classroom application; however, the findings revealed that some students preferred face-to-face learning over the Google Classroom application because they suffered from internet speed issues. The study suggests that in training teachers and students on how to use Google Classroom

The potential and concerns of using AI in scientific research: ChatGPT performance evaluation

المجلة: JMIR Medical Education

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-09-14

Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has many applications in various aspects of our daily life, including health, criminal, education, civil, business, and liability law. One aspect of AI that has gained significant attention is natural language processing (NLP), which refers to the ability of computers to understand and generate human language. Objective This study aims to examine the potential for, and concerns of, using AI in scientific research. For this purpose, high-impact research articles were generated by analyzing the quality of reports generated by ChatGPT and assessing the application’s impact on the research framework, data analysis, and the literature review. The study also explored concerns around ownership and the integrity of research when using AI-generated text. Methods A total of 4 articles were generated using ChatGPT, and thereafter evaluated by 23 reviewers. The researchers developed an evaluation form to assess the quality of the articles generated. Additionally, 50 abstracts were generated using ChatGPT and their quality was evaluated. The data were subjected to ANOVA and thematic analysis to analyze the qualitative data provided by the reviewers. Results When using detailed prompts and providing the context of the study, ChatGPT would generate high-quality research that could be published in high-impact journals. However, ChatGPT had a minor impact on developing the research framework and data analysis. The primary area needing improvement was the development of the literature review. Moreover, reviewers expressed concerns …

Mobile technology features and technostress in mandatory online teaching during the COVID-19 crisis

المجلة: Heliyon

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-08-04

Technostress is defined as any unhealthy condition caused by dealing with modern technology in various harmful ways; examples of technostress include addiction and stress. Even though technostress has been extensively studied in the literature, little attention has been paid to investigating technostress among academics who work in exceptional circumstances, such as crises, and who might be experiencing different psychological states due to those circumstances. To fill the gap, this study aims to explore the factors influencing technostress among school teachers. The study examined technostress's level and factor graphics structure among 692 academics from different Arab countries during COVID-19. The technostress factors and their stories were explored and measured using sequential mixed methods and confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis.

How remote leaning during crisis affect technostress levels experienced by academicians

المجلة: Education and Information Technologies

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-09-06

Despite the extensive coverage in the literature, limited attention has been paid to the investigation of technostress among academicians who work under special circumstances, such as occupation, and might have different psychological states due to those conditions. To fill this gap, this study examined the level and factorial structure of technostress among 573 Palestinian academicians who worked in a more-than-seventy-years occupied country, and with the addition of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sequential mixed method approach with confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis was used to explore the technostress factors and to measure their level among the academicians. The obtained findings indicated that the four factors of (1) schedule overload, (2) complexity, (3) uncertainty and uselessness, and (4) invasion and compulsion formed the model of techno-stressors among Palestinian academicians.

Impact of political instability on 1948-Palestinian shoppers’ satisfaction: Palestinian tourist destination as a case study

المجلة: Heliyon

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-06-21

n This study examines tourist satisfaction and its relationship with demographic variables in Nablus, Palestine. Two hundred two tourists were surveyed using a structured questionnaire to collect data on their satisfaction level and demographic information. The results reveal that the overall tourist satisfaction level in Nablus is high. However, significant differences in satisfaction were found based on gender, education level, number of family members, occupation, and income. The study highlights the importance of considering demographic factors in shaping visitor satisfaction and tailoring tourism services to meet the needs and preferences of diverse clients. The findings also shed light on the negative impact of tourist blackmailing, which is the exploitation of tourists by various stakeholders, and the role of positive perceptions of the destination in attracting tourists and mitigating the impact of security threats.

The Effect of Gamified Depth on Malaysian Higher Education Students’ Intrinsic Motivation Level and Achievement Level

المجلة: Research gate

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-07-19

Gamification, which is the implementation of game elements in nongame situations such as the educational sector, has received its popularity in recent years due to its positive impact on the teaching and learning process. The manipulative nature of gamification is often criticized as it traps students in a reward loop, diminishing the positive effect as time elapses. However, major studies ignored the depth of gamification and thus, the purpose of the study is to identify the effect of gamified depth on students’ intrinsic motivation and performance levels. This study uses a quasi-experimental approach that involves a total of 117 undergraduate students separated into control (n= 57) and experimental (n= 60) groups. Then they are exposed to two gamified platforms, Kahoot! for shallow gamification and Classcraft for deep gamification respectively throughout 4 weeks. The study utilizes the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) to measure the changes that occur within students’ intrinsic motivation level over the study and an achievement test is given at the final lesson. T-tests and regression analysis were used to test the hypothesis of this study. The results showed that deep gamification does increase learners’ intrinsic motivation level, but shallow gamification decreases. Anyhow, students who use the shallow gamified learning environment have a higher performance than those in a deep gamified environment. Students’ language mastery, interest, attitude, and familiarity with technology are presumed to affect the outcome of the studies.

Factors influencing teacher’s technostress experienced in using emerging technology: A qualitative study

المجلة: Technology, Knowledge and Learning

سنة النشر: 203

تاريخ النشر: 2023-06-06

In this era of rapid technology growth, many countries have begun to adopt emerging technologies into their educational systems to improve learning outcomes. The aim of this study is to explore the factors influencing teachers’ experiences of technostress while using new technology in academic classrooms and how it might be mitigated. Prior research has not focused on how technostress develops among individuals over time or how it can be mitigated in an individual context; the intention of this study is to contribute to the technostress literature in these particular areas. To address the research gap, we conducted a qualitative study that collected data through the use of an open-ended question questionnaire. Seventy teachers of different backgrounds and locations responded to the survey.

Examining the Relationship Between User Interface Preference and Screen Addiction in Video Games

المجلة: Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-04-12

This study investigated the connection between screen addiction and user interface among tertiary students at the University Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch in Malaysia (N=579). The two main elements of video game analysis have been the user interface and screen addiction. According to the investigation results, playing video games has been linked to mental health issues. It has been suggested to be the cause of the current rise in time spent using screen-based technology. The conclusion emphasised the need for devices with a screen addiction-based use

Impact of technostress on continuance intentions to use mobile technology

المجلة: The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-04-12

With rapid development of emerging technologies, teachers have been required to integrate mobile technology into their practices to improve learning outcomes. However, teachers have been reluctant to integrate technology into teaching because of technostress. Many studies have investigated the reasons and consequences of technostress in different contexts more than education, specifically teachers in K-12. To shed light on the boundary condition of using new technology, this study investigated technostress as a boundary condition that influences perceived usefulness for continuance intentions of using portable technology. Therefore, the authors introduced a model to describe the relationship among technostress, perceived usefulness, and K-12 teacher attitudes toward and continuance intentions to using mobile technology in the Palestinian context. 367 teachers from different

The hidden shadow of Coronavirus on education in developing countries.

المجلة: Online Learning

سنة النشر: 2021

تاريخ النشر: 2021-03-21

The aim of this paper is to investigate the challenges associated with emergency remote teaching in the developing countries of Palestine, Libya, and Afghanistan, as reported by middle-school students, their parents, and teachers. These countries have been struggling with an unstable and violent situation for decades. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 participants from the three countries and 60 online classes were observed. Findings revealed that COVID-19 widened the digital gap among students and families, which created challenges in terms of online class attendance. In addition, violation of students' and parents' digital privacy emerged as another key challenge to emergency remote teaching. However, teacher presence and timely feedback in synchronous online sessions strengthened students' engagement within the emergency remote teaching environment. Overall, emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 crisis deepened inequities across students and infringed upon