Assessing the Reality of E-Learning during Emergencies and Crises from the Perspective of Palestinian University Students in the Gaza Strip

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the evaluation of the reality of e-learning during emergencies and crises from the perspective of Palestinian university students in the Gaza Strip. To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive analytical approach was used. The study population consisted of all students from the Palestinian universities in the Gaza Strip (Al-Azhar, Al-Aqsa, and Islamic Universities). The study sample, selected by the stratified random method, consisted of (300) male and female students. The results showed that the reality of e-learning in Gaza Strip universities during emergencies is generally moderate, but it faces significant challenges. The most prominent challenges, from the students' perspective, are electricity outages and weak infrastructure and technical readiness, in addition to the lack of digital competence among faculty members. Psychological conditions and the absence of a suitable study environment also negatively affect the learning experience. The results of the hypotheses analysis, upon examining the differences according to demographic variables, revealed statistically significant differences in students' evaluations based on specialization and academic qualification. Postgraduate students and those in scientific disciplines tended to be more negative in their evaluations, reflecting the variation in their needs and expectations during crises.