Digital learning platforms as a tool for developing technological skills and improving the quality of Libyan higher education institutions

Abstract

The studies conducted by the scientific research team of this paper during the years of teaching experience to analyze the quantitative and qualitative use of learning technologies in higher education in Libya, in general, showed that these technologies are not used systematically and effectively. E-learning platforms tend to be turned into repositories of content rather than complete tools that enable and enhance learning and identify many gaps at the administrative, pedagogical and technical levels. Following best practices in this field, the overall development of these three levels is critical to achieving positive results. Therefore, after these studies, a set of guidelines and recommendations were developed to raise the level of technological accreditation in higher education. In this way there can be a structured digital approach, to encompass the entire institutional campus and lead to the use of an effective learning platform by teachers and students. Traditional lectures are mixed with full or partial online courses in most institutions. The use of an e-learning framework that enables students and lecturers to share knowledge improves the methodology and processes of student learning services. According to our experience at Elmergib University, the e-learning environment favors web-based teaching. Most Libyan universities and colleges should use the latest e-learning strategy to keep pace with and monitor the pace of technological innovation in open higher education. In today's age of technology, which makes participating in any online learning a straightforward way to learn about any kind of online teaching and learning scenarios.