Prof. Ali Al Musawi Emeritus Professor

This study aims to compare how students perceive and use social media networks (SMNs) in both Omani and Russian higher education institutions. An extensive literature survey was conducted through which the content of the questionnaire was compiled in English, validated for its content, clarity and accuracy by Russian and Omani reviewers and then translated. Data was collected from 837 undergraduate Russian and Omani students using online Google Forms. The results indicate a moderate level of SMNs use in both Higher Education Institution (HEIs) contexts with cross-platform mobile applications at the top of list of the SMNs used by both groups for social connections and multimedia sharing. The overall perceptions towards SMNs seem to be neutral among Russian and Omani students followed by positive perceptions. The study recommends that teachers in both countries provide 'attractive' academic content through a social and multimedia design approach.

Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preservice teachers towards diversity are sometimes neglected in Omani higher education, which typically give minimal attention to issues of diversity or to reflective discourse in their coursework. This study examines preservice teachers’ beliefs about diversity as key aspect in improving educational practices. The quantitative-descriptive study was carried out with 319 preservice teachers enrolled in the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. . The results show that preservice teachers ranked diversification of teaching methods as their strongest belief around teaching learners from diverse backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between diversity and the two variables of nationality and age. One of the most significant findings from the one-way analysis of variance was that their opinions regarding diversity did not differ according to the gender of pre-service teachers. The discussion focused on the importance of preparing preservice teachers for dealing with diverse students in institutions of higher education.

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين والطلبة، وهي جزء من مشروع بحثي وطني، تم تمويله من وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار بسلطنة عمان. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة صُممت استبانتان: واحدة للمعلمين وأخرى للطلبة، وبعد التأكد من صدقهما وثباتهما طبقتا على عينة الدراسة التي بلغت (289) معلما ومعلمة، وعلى عينة الطلبة البالغ عددها (704) طالب وطالبة من المدارس الحكومية والخاصة للصفوف (1-12) في أربع محافظات تعليمية. وقد أوضحت نتائج الدراسة أن  مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) المستجد على التعليم المدرسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين كانت كبيرة،  كما بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين النوع والحلقة الدراسية التي يدرّس فيها المعلم والخبرة التدريسية بالسنوات من وجهة نظر المعلمين، وبالنسبة لعينة الطلبة فقد أشارت النتائج إلى أن مستوى الآثار التربوية لجائحة فيروس كورونا كانت متوسطة من وجهة نظرهم، وكذلك بينت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عن هذه الآثار في التفاعل بين الحلقة الدراسية والمحافظة التعليمية، ومن أهم التوصيات التي خرجت بها الدراسة، ضرورة تبني المدارس استراتيجية إدارة المخاطر للتصدي لأي طارئ مستقبلا، ويضمن استمرارية تعلم الطلبة واستدامته. كما خرجت الدراسة بمقترحات تطبيقية وبحثية.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of e-learning provision at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, from the students’ perspective. The study employed a 48-item survey comprising six domains of e-learning provision. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 1,858 male and female students across all colleges. The results revealed that the quality of the e-learning provision in four of the domains was at an intermediate level. The results also showed statistically significant differences in the third domain (System Effectiveness) in favor of male students, whereas there were no statistically significant differences in the other domains or the overall score. The findings of the study lead to a set of recommendations that may help to contribute to the dissemination and improvement of e-learning culture in general and its quality in particular, as well as furthering its integration in the educational process.

Background: 3D-Virtual Reality Learning Environments (3D-VRLEs) have proven effective in stimulating student engagement in teaching and learning processes. However, some principles should be considered before introducing and implementing these learning environments in science education. This paper aims to document the principles that guide the design and development of the 3D-VRLE in science education and to draw the implications for the Omani educational context. Methods: A design-based research (DBR) methodology was conducted to gather data using two instruments: literature review and semi-structured interviews. One specialist developer and two Subject Matter Experts were selected for interviews using purposeful sampling. The in-person interviews consisted of seven questions and a three-hour discussion. The questions were centered on the technological features of 3D-VRLE applications, the instructional design process used to develop these educational applications, and the design p...

The current status of the 4th industrial revolution has offered some sophisticated technological tools for higher education institutions. One of these technologies is distance learning based on Internet of Things tools and cloud computing, that make the student the main pillar of learning, through engaging in Flipped Learning Model (FLM). For successful IT integration in higher education, designing a distance-learning training platform is vital. Although research has identified the factors that can directly determine the behavioral intention to use technology, little is known about the effects of these factors on the successful design of a distance-training platform. Therefore, this study examines the effects of these factors in determining the successful design and use of IoT-applications through distance learning platform based on FLM for higher education within the context of Oman technological colleges. This would be implemented by developing a conceptual framework in scope of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and literature review. Data will be collected from employees at these colleges, and analyzed using partial least squares—structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), in addition to the Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA).

Laboratories are important environments in science teaching. There is no doubt that the employment of technology in these environments may change the learning of science, especially as the technology has made its way into nearly every aspect of daily life. This study aimed to investigate the impact of using virtual labs on students' achievement and as well as their attitudes towards science and learning by virtual lab. Achievement pre and posttest and attitudes scale towards science were examined for 69 students divided into two control and experimental groups. Another attitude scale towards virtual labs was only administered to the experimental group. The results indicate that the virtual lab has no impact on students' academic achievement or their attitudes towards science. The results show that the students had overall positive attitudes toward learning by virtual lab. Some recommendations and suggestions are proposed to develop effective learning of science.

Although there are many studies on diversity in education, the beliefs and expectation of preservice teachers towards diversity are sometimes neglected in Omani higher education, which typically give minimal attention to issues of diversity or to reflective discourse in their coursework. This study examines preservice teachers’ beliefs about diversity as key aspect in improving educational practices. The quantitative-descriptive study was carried out with 319 preservice teachers enrolled in the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. . The results show that preservice teachers ranked diversification of teaching methods as their strongest belief around teaching learners from diverse backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between diversity and the two variables of nationality and age. One of the most significant findings from the one-way analysis of variance was that their opinions regarding diversity did not differ according to the gender of pre-service teachers. The discussion focused on the importance of preparing preservice teachers for dealing with diverse students in institutions of higher education.

Higher education institutions and their engineering departments have a vital role in fulfilling the new requirements and opportunities of the information and communication technologies (ICT). Therefore, understanding the guidelines to adapt to the new ICT innovations in relation with the Fourth Industrial Revolution such as the internet of things, cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence is vital to determine the emerging patterns in their development, delivery, implementation, and assessment. This study aims to define the new educational requirements in engineering education based on the developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Conducting an in-depth analysis of the current literature revealed that although these emerging technologies have been widely used, there are some challenges being faced for their effective use in engineering education. Therefore, the authors provide some guidelines and discuss possible research directions for the use of these t...

In a climate of increasing multiculturalism in education, classrooms have become more diverse, offering educators and institutions both opportunities and challenges. In response to changing advancements and trends in education, school administrators claim that classroom diversity can develop students’ learning potential when properly harnessed and matched with inclusive pedagogy. This research reflects how diversity within the Omani education system can be enhanced by comparing the beliefs and experiences of students in diverse classrooms. This information provides a better understanding of students’ learning needs based on their perception of diversity. A descriptive study was performed with a quantitative approach, whereby a sample of 283 students completed a survey. The results indicate that female students rated more highly on the teaching method scale in comparison to male students. Additional post hoc tests on simple effects confirmed that non-Arab students tend to rate their ...

This study is conducted to investigate experts’ views to determine the Omani higher education institutions readiness and deployment of IPv6. In particular, the study aims to assess the institutional awareness, current environment, policy, planning, and resources. Descriptive method was followed and two study instruments were designed and implemented, namely questionnaire and semi structured interviews. Both instruments were validated and implemented on a sample of (12) experts for the questionnaire and (5) for the interviews. The results revealed that IPv6 was not sufficiently attended to by the Omani HEIs and it is partially planned for, implemented, and/or deployed. Efforts should be made to help establishing strategies, research and teaching content. Based on the findings of the research, conclusions and recommendations are suggested.

This study aims to compare Social Media (SM) addicts and non-addicts in life satisfaction among university students. In particular, it seeks to verify the extent to which there is a statistically significant relationship between the addiction of SM among university students and their life satisfaction, focusing on the variables of gender, specialization, and academic level. Omani university students are among the groups that use and are affected by SM, and their life satisfaction is affected by this use, which is worthy of research. The participants consisted of 481 (264 female, 217 male) university students. SM Addiction Scale-Adult Form and Life Satisfaction Scale (ESWLS) were used in the data collection process. The results indicated that there is a negative relationship between life satisfaction and SM addiction. There are statistically significant differences between the addicts and non-addicts students in terms of life satisfaction in favor of the non-addicts. Statistically significant differences also are found between male and female; science and humanities; senior and freshmen levels in terms of SM addiction and life satisfaction. The study puts conclusions and recommendations in light of the above results.

This paper is part of a strategic research project that aimed to assess the effectiveness of the design and use of new software for Arabic language learning (ALL). However, the focus of this paper is to understand Arabic teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the software that was designed purposely by the project's team to facilitate ALL at Omani Basic Education schools. More specifically, by using two methods, a focus group interview and semi-structured interviews, this qualitative study attempted to reflect on the ways in which using software technology is changing the profession of Arabic language teaching and learning (ALTL). The sample of the focus group interview consisted of 12 Arabic female teachers from Muscat Basic Education schools. Nine of them participated in semi-structured interviews. These interviews investigated the perceived degree of the effectiveness and obstacles of using the Arabic language (AL) software in teaching the Arabic language (TAL) alo...

This paper aims to measure the effectiveness of the 3DL on Omani students' acquisition of practical abilities and skills. It examines the effectiveness of the 3D-lab in science education and scientific thinking acquisition as part of a national project funded by The Research Council. Four research tools in a Pre-Post Test Control Group Design, findings show statistically significant differences in student achievement in favor of the experimental group. The results show students' attitudes are positive towards using 3D-lab in teaching. Improvements in logical and visual thinking are also observed. The paper then draws conclusions and recommendations.

The suspension of institutions around the world in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus did not stop the learning process. E-learning concepts and digital technologies enable students to learn from a safe distance while continuing their educational pursuits. Currently, the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most rapidly increasing technologies in today’s digital world; and e-learning is one of the most powerful learning methods available. In today’s world, smart devices and new technologies assist teachers in concentrating on new models of student learning while avoiding time wastage. By examining the characteristics of the Internet of Things and the challenges that exist in the field of e-learning, the potential functions, benefits, and advancements of utilizing the Internet of Things in online education are identified and discussed. This article examines the existing and future condition of the Internet of Things world as it pertains to the topic of education and sophisticated...

This paper summarizes one-year research project funded by the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. The study aims to investigate the impact of using augmented reality system as a tool to enhance students' motivation and understanding in Machine Dynamics course and compare this new approach with traditional learning approaches. The experimental design to be used for this study for 30 students from college of engineering at Sultan Qaboos University. Students will be randomly assigned to two groups (15 students each): experimental and control group. Both groups to be taught one chapter from Machine Dynamics Course during four weeks by the same teacher. The experimental group to use the Aurasma application, so students in this group are allowed only to use iPads. On the other hand, the students in the control group are going to study the same chapter using the traditional method. Students' understanding and motivation towards the augmented reality system (Aurasma) to be measured by using observation method. More specifically, times of students' access to the augmented reality application on iPad or textbook to study and get information are to be calculated. Students' performance or understanding of the materials to be measured on weekly basis using achievement tests. INTRODUCTION Nowadays, technology has been integrated into many fields; education is one of the main fields. It was observed that technology made a great transition in improving the educational process. Day by day, different technologies have been involved and it was observed from the results of (M. M. Chiu, B. W.-Y. Chow, and C. Mcbride-Chang, 2007) study which shows that despite of different learning strategies, still there is a necessity to integrate complementary technologies which will help in enhancing to develop new kinds of learning environments for both teachers and learners. Augmented Reality applications are one of those new technologies that are used because of its effectiveness in the educational process. The main idea to use the augmented reality is to enhance the learner's senses by manipulating virtual objects with the real world (R. Azuma, 1997). According to (G. Chang, P. Morreale, and P. Medicherla, 2010), the augmented reality takes down shorthand the gap between the real world and the virtual world. Further, (A. Cascales, I. Laguna, D. Pérez-López, P. Perona, and M. Control, 2013) found that augmented reality applications play a good role in providing a real motivation and stimulus for the children and teachers observed a very positive impact on them. Also, it promotes active behavior in the student, communication skills, and all kinds of interactions in the classroom. Moreover, the augmented reality helps the students to learn more as there was a positive impact in achieving the learning goals with those who used the augmented reality more than those who didn't use it. Also, (M. Billinghurst and A. Dünser, 2012) indicates that augmented reality applications motivate students to explore their surroundings and collaboratively develop their problem solving skills. On the other hand, it was detected Some obstacles that remain in making AR experiences part of the average classroom. One is the lack of content-creation tools. Many educational content developers, such as teachers, do not have the highly developed programming and 3D modeling skills currently required to design AR experiences. Unless tools become usable without such skills, AR interfaces most likely will not catch on in the mainstream curriculum (M. Billinghurst and A. Dünser, 2012). Augmented Reality and understanding Some innovations of Augmented Reality have been developed and are being used to enhance the learning and training efficiency of the students. Several studies suggest that AR contributes to improve student's comprehension and the understanding of the content. (Shelton, 2004) indicates the significant role of augmented reality in enhancing students understanding in astronomy class. His study described the following: The virtual sun and earth are manipulated on a small hand-held platform that changes its orientation in coordination with the viewing perspective of the student. The student controls the angle of viewing in order to understand how unseen elements work in conjunction with those that were previously seen. As another example for the employment of AR in astronomy, (Johnson, et. Al, 2010) described Google's SkyMap as an application

Nowadays technology became an affective and worthy tool for learning and acquisition of knowledge. Although e-books have many facilities and tools which motivate children to read and develop their reading skills, most of the early childhood institutions in Oman are not using e-books for teaching children. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the difference between using e-books and printed books to motivate kindergarteners to read and enhancing their understanding of the text. This study compares between experimental group which use e-books and control group which use printed books. Findings show that there are no significant differences between the two groups with regard to motivation. However, children who read from paper books got better scores in the comprehension test. The study concludes with some future recommendations. Article visualizations:

كتيب مترجم من تأليف الأستاذ الدكتور روزهان محمد عيدروس، واشتمل على ثماني بنود تركز هذه على الأمور تصميم التدريس لتعزيز التعلم الموجه ذاتيًا لتمكين تقديم المحتوى الذي يفي بغرض ذلك التعلم. ومن ثم، يجب على المعلمين إظهار قابليتهم للتعلم عبر وسائط التعليم المختلفة من خلال إرشادات تعليمية واضحة ومنظمة؛ الإرشادات التي يمكنها التواصل وتعليم المتعلمين.

إن الاعتماد الأكاديمي يساهم بشكل كبير في تحسين جودة الخدمات والبرامج التعليمية المقدمة بشكل مستمر في المؤسسات التعليمية، ويبني ركيزة ذو قواعد متينة لإحداث فرق ايجابي في الجودة المؤسسية. فالاعتماد الأكاديمي يعد وسيلة فعالة لإحداث التغيير من خلال التقييم المنتظم والتخطيط والتنفيذ واعادة التقييم لاجل التحسين ومن اجل ضمان ملائمة المناهج الدراسية لاحتياجات المتعلمين. ويعد التنوع محورا من المحاور المشتركة لهيئة اعتماد البرامج التربوية الأمريكية الكيب (CAEP) بعد أن كان معيار من معايير (NCATE) والذي يسلط الضوء على ضرورة إعداد وتنفيذ مناهج تقوم بتزويد المرشحين بخبرات التعلم من أجل اكتساب وإبراز المعارف والمهارات والاتجاهات المهنية الضرورية في مساعدة جميع الطلبة للتعلم بمختلف حاجاتهم وخلفياتهم وخصائصهم النمائية.  فإن خريج المؤسسة التعليمية سيكون قادرا على تحسين نوعية التعليم من خلال تلبية المعايير المعتدة وطنيا.
سيقدّم هذا الفصل مفهوم التعليم الشامل الذي يستوعب الجميع بغض النظر عن خلفياتهم المتنوعة. وحيث أن المجتمعات العربية تشهد حركة مستمرة في التغير الثقافي والاقتصادي والتقني والذي يتضمن تصاعدا في التنوع الاجتماعي الذي يفرض ضرورة معالجته من خلال المحافظة على التعبيرات الثقافية واتباع استراتيجيات تؤدي إلى الابتكار والمشاركة على نطاق أوسع من قبل جميع الفئات المجتمعية والقدرة على الاستجابة للتأثيرات الجديدة للتكنولوجيا والعولمة. إن برامج إعداد وتأهيل المعلمين في مؤسسات التعليم ينبغي أن تكون مرآة تعكس هذا التغيّر، وأن تعمل على ترسيخ مضامين التنوع. ويناقش الفصل مفهوم التنوع في بناء كفايات المعلمين التي ترغب مؤسسات التعليم إكسابها للمرشح في مجال التنوع؛ وكيفية اشتقاقها وتضمينها في الإطار المفاهيمي لمؤسسات التعليم، بما يسهم في تعزيز مفهوم التنوع داخل مؤسسات التعليم، شارحا أفضل ممارساته على مستوى أعضاء هيئة التدريس والمرشحين والمدارس المتعاونة وتلامذتها.

يقدّم هذا المبحث شرحا عن مفهوم دمج التكنولوجيا في التعليم في مؤسسات إعداد المعلم، وأهميته ونتائج البحوث حول مدى فاعليته مستعرضا قضاياه الرئيسة، ويتطرق إلى مرافق التكنولوجيا وكفاياتها ومهاراتها وتحدياتها وتطبيقاتها وكيفية تصميم المقررات باستخدامها في تلك المؤسسات. إضافة إلى ربط ذلك كله بعمليات الاعتماد الأكاديمي من حيث توظيف التقييم الالكتروني وصلته بتنوع المرشحين واتقانهم للمهارات التكنولوجية وانعكاس ذلك على الخبرات الميدانية وتدريس تلاميذ المدارس وتدريبهم عن التكنولوجيا وباستخدامها. مع التركيز على خبرة كلية التربية بجامعة السلطان قابوس في هذا المجال.

The current status of the 4th industrial revolution has offered some sophisticated technological tools for higher education institutions. One of these technologies is distance learning based on Internet of Things tools and cloud computing, that make the student the main pillar of learning, through engaging in Flipped Learning Model (FLM). For successful IT integration in higher education, designing a distance-learning training platform is vital. Although research has identified the factors that can directly determine the behavioral intention to use technology, little is known about the effects of these factors on the successful design of a distance-training platform. Therefore, this study examines the effects of these factors in determining the successful design and use of IoT-applications through distance learning platform based on FLM for higher education within the context of Oman technological colleges. This would be implemented by developing a conceptual framework in scope of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and literature review. Data will be collected from employees at these colleges, and analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), in addition to the Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA).

تمثل الهدف الرئيس من إنشاء الجامعات منذ القدم في نشر العلم والمعرفة عبر
التعليم والتدريس؛ لذلك كان مفهوم التعليم هذا مترادفا مع نشأة الكيانات المنظمة له
أيا كانت مسمياتها، حيث أرجع بعض الباحثين ظهور فكرة الجامعات كمراكز تعليمية
منذ الحضارات القديمة كحضارات سومر وبابل والفرس والصين واليونان والرومان
والمسلمين قبل أن يتبلور مفهوم الجامعة بصورتها الحالية في عصرنا الحديث ، وقد
دلل البعض منهم بأكاديمية أفلاطون وجامعتي تاكسيلا وبنارس الهنديتين و جامعة
الزيتونة وجامعة القروين وجامعة الأزهر وجامعة قرطبة التي بدأت في مهامها التعليمية
قبل ظهور جامعات مثل بولونيا والسوربون ) باريس سابقا ( وأكسفورد وكامبريدج
وجلاسكو و أشبيلية وبراغ وغيرها.
لقد تطور دور الجامعات عبر العصور بدءا باقتصارها على مهمة التدريس والتلقين
حتى أصبحت تسهم في العديد من مجالات الحياة السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية
والثقافية نظرا لاحتوائها على صفوة المتعلمين من أساتذة وخبراء وباحثين وطلاب
في مختلف العلوم والتخصصات ؛ الأمر الذي أضيف لها مهام البحث العلمي وخدمة
وتطوير المجتمع ونقل المعرفة والتقنية الحديثة إلى جانب مهمتها الأساسية في التعليم
والتدريب.

This chapter surveys the development and current state of e-learning in the Sultanate of Oman. The author surveys the general social, economic, historical, and demographic background of Oman and provides a review of its education system. Analysis and statistics on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure, usage of ICT in the country, and challenges and barriers to ICT implementation in education, business, and government are also provided. The chapter further explores in detail the major e-learning platforms, initiatives, and projects throughout the country. Information is additionally provided on accreditation, teacher training programs, and the regulatory framework of e-learning. Finally, the author speculates on the future development of e-learning in Oman. A comprehensive bibliography on e-learning scholarship related to the country, including government reports and websites, appears at the end of the chapter.

This chapter describes the status of e-learning in education and reviews the key issues with a focus on higher education institutions and Arabic universities. Integrating e-learning in Arabic universities provides opportunities for advancement as well as challenges for educational planners, faculty, and students. Psychological and environmental constraints along with other societal and cultural considerations will be discussed with some final suggestions to overcome potential barriers for progress.

The research on students' use of social media in educational fields and environments in the Arabian States of the Gulf region is scarce and scattered. This chapter explores research in this area by analyzing results from previous studies on the patterns of students' use of social media in learning and exchange of information. The chapter first selects literature sources with specific scope and procedures to locate studies that meet a set of criteria. Comprehensive reviews of relevant studies are conducted to collect information, which is followed, by conclusions and recommendations.

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) penetrates deep in all walks of human life more so the system of education. The explosion of web based technologies has provided a new trend in development of technology-mediated teaching and learning ...

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The Instructional and Learning Technologies (ILT) Department in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), was established in 2005. Its mission is to achieve excellence in its provision of teaching, research and social services in the field of ILT. It offers a BA in ILT to meet the potential needs for information technology (IT) teachers and learning resources centres (LRC) specialists at both Omani basic education and general education levels. In this chapter, I will present main departmental, programme and ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in which the governance of education has been centralized. The use of computers for administrative applications in education reflects the approach of centralization. As an evolution, most development work is done in a centrally located computer center at the Ministry of Education. School administration in the UAE educational system has experienced a rapid computerization process. The chapter presents the ways in which the Emirates educational system is coping with this issue. A brief overview of the structure of the educational system in UAE will be presented. Subsequently, the chapter will study how Information Technology in Educational Management (ITEM) use has developed over a decade. Recently, there have been various modifications within the educational system in the UAE, specifically towards modernization and decentralization. Nonetheless, a certain maturity has been reached in using ITEM. Therefore, the chapter will attempt to monito...

تسعى الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف عن واقع استخدام التكنولوجيا المساعدة لطلبة ذوي الإعاقة، حيث تم استخدام أسلوب التحليل النوعي باستخدام برنامجNVivo  في تحليل استجابات أفراد العينة عن الأسئلة المفتوحة. تم تصنيف المقابلات بحسب البيانات الديموغرافية والاستجابات الكمية لأفراد عينة الدراسة باستخدام تصنيف الترميزات (Coding Classification) التي تم تحديدها في البرنامج، تكونت عينة المقابلة المقننة 20 طالبا وطالبة ممثلين جميع الإعاقات بالجامعة. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة بأن هناك إجماعا اتضح من قبل المستجيبين على أن توفير التكنولوجيا المساعدة في الجامعة يساعد طلبة ذوي الإعاقة وبشكل كبير في التعلم حيث أنها تزيد من رغبتهم واستعدادهم للتعلم، كما وأن الطلبة ذوي الإعاقة بالجامعة يمتلكون اتجاها إيجابيا نحو الدمج، حيث إن التكنولوجيا المساعدة بمختلف أشكالها تلعب دوراً كبيراً في تسهيل عملية الدمج، وتعمل على تعزيز قدراتهم وتمكينهم للتفاعل مع المجتمع التعليمي-الأكاديمي والحياة الاجتماعية. ومن الواضح، أنه وعلى الرغم مما تقدّمه جامعة السلطان قابوس من تسهيلات وخدمات في مجال التكنولوجيا المساعدة للطلبة ذوي الإعاقة، فإنه لا تزال هناك تحديات دراسية تواجههم. كما يتبين بأن هناك فئات معينة من المعاقين لا تزال تواجه صعوبات خاصة من ذوي الإعاقة البصرية، تمثلت في ضعف كفاءة الاجهزة المزودة بقارئ شاشة يخدم المكفوفين، وأن مكبرات الخط تفتقد للجودة. وبناءً على هذه النتائج تم وضع العديد من التوصيات والمقترحات.