The Impact of Corona Pandemic on the Students Widespread Use of Technology: A Case Study of Gulf University

Abstract

Education technology significantly influence the effectiveness of learning. The important of education technology has been increased within the period of Corona pandemic. The aim of the study is to examines the effect of Corona pandemic on the widespread use of technology to revolutionize education in HEIs. It measures the impact of Corona pandemic on the students’ capability of using the technology. The study used the survey method to seek the respondent’s perception on the above matters. Respondents are belonging to the higher education institution, namely, Gulf University students at accounting and finance. The authors expected that the effect of Corona pandemic on the widespread use of technology to revolutionize education in HEIs is significant. In other words, Corona pandemic could significantly influence the students’ capability of using the technology. The results of the study could alter the policy makers and education institution on the important of having technologic tools in education that may enhance the performance of students, as students currently are more capable for using most of education technology.