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 Volume 12, Issue 5 (May 2025), Pages: 214-229

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 Original Research Paper

The use of digital learning units in secondary schools in Hail: Teachers' perspectives

 Author(s): 

 Laila Muhammad Sidqi Junaidi *

 Affiliation(s):

 Department of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0141-6334

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  https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.05.021

 Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the use of digital learning units in secondary school teaching, focusing on the experiences of teachers in Hail City. A descriptive research design was used, with data collected through a self-developed questionnaire. The sample included 250 secondary school teachers. The results showed strong support for digital learning units, with average scores of 2.89, 2.89, and 2.90 across three measured areas. Overall, the average score of approximately 2.89 suggests that the use of digital learning units was viewed positively. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in teachers’ responses based on age, while no significant differences were found based on social status, education level, or teaching experience. The findings highlight the importance of improving teacher training programs to overcome challenges in technology integration. The study recommends further research to determine how long it takes for digital learning units to affect student achievement and to assess the impact of professional development for teachers who frequently use digital technology in their teaching. Future studies should also examine the long-term effects of digital learning across different subjects, its influence on student performance, and the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality in shaping educational outcomes.

 © 2025 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Digital learning, Secondary education, Teacher experience, Technology integration, Professional development

 Article history

 Received 28 December 2024, Received in revised form 9 May 2025, Accepted 17 May 2025

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  Compliance with ethical standards

  Ethical considerations

This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of research involving human participants. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained from all respondents prior to data collection. Respondents were assured of the confidentiality and anonymity of their responses. No identifying information was collected, and data were used exclusively for research purposes.

  Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Junaidi LMS (2025). The use of digital learning units in secondary schools in Hail: Teachers' perspectives. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(5): 214-229

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