Prof Aisha Bleyhesh Al-Amri Educational Technology, Taibah University/Faculty of Education.

What is it about?

Professor of Educational Technology and former Director of the Educational Research Center, obtained the innovation of the Crossword application from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Educational and Information Technology, Member of the Board of Directors of the Taiba Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Teacher Association (JSAM), Winner of the Gulf Educational Datathon Award at the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, Training Bags Track for the year 2025, Winner of the Research Award for Technical Foresight and Digital Economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for an artificial intelligence-based project for the year 2025, Winner of the Excellence Award for first place for faculty members at the College of Education for the year 1441 AH, Winner of first place in electronic content at Taiba University for the year 1437 AH, Winner of the "Distinguished Page for the year 2020 AD" medal from the "Ureed" platform, among the 5% most cited by researchers in the Arab world according to the ACIF Index for the year 2020, Certified trainer from the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, trained more than 20 thousand trainees and provided more From 150 training courses for entities inside and outside the Kingdom, Microsoft Expert and Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow 2023-2024, and recipient of the Vera International Award for the year 2023, Educational Technology Researchers Branch, first place at The 9th Annual Research Meet – ARM 2023, hosted by the Centre for Advanced Research and Design (CARD) of Venus International Foundation (VIF) on January 7, 2023 in Chennai, and holder of the Professional Certificate in Designing E-Learning Experiences (Advanced Level Elxd-a) for the year 2023 from the National Center for E-Learning, and holder of the School Evaluation Specialist for the year 2024 from the National Academy for Evaluation, Measurement and Accreditation, and holder of the National Training Evaluation Program Reviewer for the year 2025 from the National Academy for Evaluation, Measurement and Accreditation, and holder of the Early Childhood Schools Evaluation Specialist for the year 2025 from the National Academy for Evaluation, Measurement and Accreditation, and founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital Portal and Interactive platforms for modern technologies and artificial intelligence. The "Participate" initiative was launched to serve the education and learning of people with disabilities. It also launched the "Thought, Ethics, Behavior" initiative to combat extremist thought and raise intellectual awareness using technology. It also launched the "Fanar" initiative for education, scientific research, and related technologies.

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Why is it important?

Education is the foundation of human development, and it needs to adapt to the changing needs of society. Technology is a key factor in this process, as it offers new possibilities and challenges for learning. In our online survey, we explored the essential role of education in countering extremism and deviant ideologies following the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. We collected and analysed data from online questionnaires distributed to various groups. The data revealed a pressing need to strengthen intellectual security, promote moderation, and enhance social cohesion. This study aimed to examine the current role of e-learning (both at the public school and university levels) in preventing extremism and deviant ideologies from the perspective of faculty members and teachers. We also proposed a strategy for enhancing the role of education in this regard, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. We surveyed 525 faculty members and general education teachers at Saudi University using two online questionnaires. We used statistical methods such as arithmetic means, standard deviations, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient. The study determined the differences between the sample groups at the significance level of 0.05. The main findings showed significant differences between the sample groups at the same significance level. The study concluded by presenting a clear picture of the current role of e-learning (public school and university levels) in countering extremism and proposing a strategy for improving the role of education in this area, in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. It recommended that future efforts focus on developing technical means to implement the strategy.