Iraqi EFL Students Perceptions towards the Integration of E-Learning into the Instructional Design
Manal Joodi Mahmood
Tikrit University/ College of Education for human science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.8.6.13
Keywords: E-learning, Integration, EFL, Design
Abstract
The objective of this study is to examine the integration of instructional design in an e-learning setting at the University of Baghdad, specifically within the College of Education for Women. Additionally, this paper presents a model constructed based on the survey findings of the research. This model can be utilised by educators and instructional designers to strategize, develop, evaluate, and enhance their university e-Learning settings. The research sample consists of (73 females) from the third stage of the "English Department/Baghdad University/ college of education for woman". To gather knowledge from students about the role of instructional design and e-Learning behavior, the study used a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire explores five elements: "web-based learning combined with face-to-face learning", "instructional design of course content", "interaction", "instructional design of user interface", and "students' involvement". The findings show that students' positive attitudes towards integrating e-learning in instructional design are crucial for developing impactful, interactive, and inclusive learning experiences that address the diverse requirements of learners in different educational contexts, ranging from corporate training programmes to academic e-learning courses.
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