واقع توظيف التطبيقات الرقمية في تدريس الطلبة من ذوي اضطراب طيف التوحد من وجهة نظر معلميهم و أولياء أمورهم في مدينة جدة

الملخص EN

The world today is characterized by tangible progress in communications and information technology which led to the widespread use of digital content in various fields, including education.

as a result, it is imperative for those who work in the field of education to develop their digital skills to keep pace with technology’s advancement.

the aim of the current study was to identify the standpoint of digital applications’ employment in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in elementary-level programs in Jeddah from the perspective of their teachers and parents.

the results highlighted the importance of employing digital applications in teaching students with ASD and the benefits gained in improving communication skills, the level of attention and concentration, as well as being an alternative educational solution for teacher-based direct education.

in terms of downsides, digital applications do not suffice without teacher-based direct instructions.

in addition, digital applications-based learning leads to students’ excessive use of such applications and limits communication and interaction with the surrounding environment.

according to the findings, teachers and parents face obstacles that prevent the optimal use of digital applications, which can be felt in the high cost of tablets, limitation of the number of digital applications that support the Arabic language, and the unfamiliarity of teachers and parents with technology.

the results also showed that there were statistically significant differences due to the academic qualification variable in favor of the postgraduate studies category, while there were no statistically significant differences that could be attributed to the students’ age and gender.