Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(10), pp. 4845 - 4852
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081056
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Exploring the Use of Educational Technology among Deaf Students in the United Arab Emirates

Abdoulaye Kaba ^*, Ziyad K. Ellala
College of Education, Humanities & Social Science, Al Ain University, UAE

ABSTRACT

This paper reported the findings of a case study conducted about the use of educational technology among deaf students. The paper explored gender and academic major differences of deaf students in using the computer and the Internet. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire. The participants were 38 deaf students, 18 males and 20 females, studying the Special Education and Applied Sociology programs at Al Ain University (AAU). The collected data were analyzed using frequency distributions, averages, and t-test. The findings of the study confirmed significant differences among participants to concerning gender and academic major. The differences were significant in using the computer as a thinking tool for problem-solving and the ability to use software related to the courses. Likewise, the findings of the study confirmed significant differences among students in using the Internet for accessing information, to upload files and assignments, and to improve knowledge. These findings suggest the impact of gender and academic major on the use of computer and the Internet among deaf students. The paper could be an important reference to understand how deaf students use educational technology, particularly computer and the Internet, for educational activities.

KEYWORDS
Educational Technology, Gender, Academic Major, Deaf Students, Computer, The Internet

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Abdoulaye Kaba , Ziyad K. Ellala , "Exploring the Use of Educational Technology among Deaf Students in the United Arab Emirates," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 10, pp. 4845 - 4852, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081056.

(b). APA Format:
Abdoulaye Kaba , Ziyad K. Ellala (2020). Exploring the Use of Educational Technology among Deaf Students in the United Arab Emirates. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(10), 4845 - 4852. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081056.