Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi

Social Media and its Impact on Academic Performance among University Students

ABSTRACT Social media has been suggested as an effective tool for educational purpose. Therefore, this study is conducted on two theories, constructivism theory and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Moreover, this study conducted an analysis of studies dedicated to social media use for collaborative learning and engagement based on previous research problems of models and theories. In addition, this study applied quantitative approach, and the questionnaire was conducted using 340 students. The results show that social media use is useful, enjoyable and easy to use. Moreover, the students had a feeling of satisfaction using it. They believe that social media can be used positively and that it can provide significant interaction, engagement and collaborative learning with respect to the Quran and Hadith, thus improving learners’ performance. The results of this study also revealed the percentage and frequency of the tools of social media used for collaborative learning, sharing, discussion and publishing.

Information Technology Usage in the Islamic Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review

ABSTRACT This paper involves a systematic and organized review of 155 research articles regarding Information Technology (IT) based on the Islamic perspective from 1992 to 2016. An analysis of studies dedicated to IT from the Islamic perspective was carried out on the basis of certain dimensions, namely, journal, country, author, year of publication, research methods, type of respondents, models, and theories. Based on the obtained findings, the use of quantitative and survey research methods (55.5%) dominate this field of study compared to qualitative research methods (23.9%) and mixed methods (20.7%). Furthermore, the findings have shown an increasing trend over recent years. However, to boost and enhance the IT continuance intention, it is important that future studies apply considerable use of theoretical and methodological approaches like the qualitative methods to examine the IT continuance intention based on the Islamic perspective.

Impact of Quran in Treatment of the Psychological Disorder and Spiritual Illness

This paper studies the effect of Quranic therapy on psychological diseases and spiritual diseases. The experiments have been conducted on a random sample with 121 patients from both genders. The procedures that have been followed were different sessions with the patients, who were given some verses from the Holy Quran to listen within a specific period of time. After that, each patient was given a remedy program. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness and responsiveness of patients to receive treatment through Quran. This study highlighted the employment of a quantitative research, which achieved its objective through validity and reliability. The results of the effectiveness factor came after ability and willingness and gave a result of 92.6% for those who support the contention that the Quran has a significant healing influence. Also, some of the patients who regularly attended Quranic therapy sessions have been successfully cured, 81.8% of the sample believe that Quranic therapy sessions support their health needs. This study has empirically proved that the sound of the Holy Quran is an effective treatment for those who suffer from spiritual and psychological issues. Folk medicine and other traditional methods of treatment are important field of study that require further investigation. The study also illustrates that it’s highly important for patient to have confidence in his doctor or healer. Furthermore, our results show that the ability and willingness positively and significantly are related to the effectiveness and responsiveness, also effectiveness positively and significantly related to the responsiveness. Therefore, the patients satisfied to receive treatment through Quran and they have the ability and willingness to do so as they believe that Quran is an essential part of their life.

The Impact of Using Social Media for Teaching and Learning in Post-secondary Institutes

ABSTRACT The current paper investigates both interactivity and engagement of using social media in collaborative learning and its impact on academic performance as addressed in previous literature. In particular, the investigation of this paper is conducted in the context of lea rning the Quran and H adith. Thr ough the application of the constructivism theory, this paper attempts to examine the role of social media in encouraging academic performance thr ough intera ctivity, engagement and collaboration. To help achieve the pur pose of this study, stud ents of University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) volunteered to participate in it. Positive and significant relations were found among social media use, collaborative learning and the students’ satisfaction in the context of learning the Quran and Hadith.

End-User Perspectives on Effectiveness of Learning Performance Through Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs)

The phenomenon of using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Malaysia higher education has raised questions regarding its effectiveness in improving the learning performance of students. The researchers have attempted to bridge the gap between MOOCs and learning performance in this study. Thus, this study has explored the factors that able to contribute to the use of MOOCs among university students by promoting learning performance. A total of 513 students received the survey and used in this study. Using the research model, seven predictors have proposed to study the effectiveness of MOOCs’ use. Upon analysis, the study revealed that students’ satisfaction, perceived enjoyment, and their attitude towards use are the strongest predictors in the context of MOOCs. Therefore, this paper provides insights into students’ use of MOOCs that leads to its effectiveness in improving their learning performance.