Research: The effectiveness of cloud knowledge containers and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Written by: Dr. Wafaa Abdel Aziz Sharif, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Hadi Hassan, Prof. Dr. Samira Abdullah Kurdi, Dr. Wafaa Abdel Badie Al-Yafi

The research, titled "The Effectiveness of Cloud Knowledge Receptacles and Their Role in Supporting E-Learning Systems and Developing Scientific Research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," addresses a pivotal issue in higher education: how to keep pace with the radical technological transformations taking place globally, and the extent to which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is capable of building an integrated educational system based on cloud technology.

Researchers have emphasized that the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not just a means of keeping pace with developments, but rather an absolute necessity for achieving knowledge equity and stimulating sustainable scientific research.

The concept of cloud computing and the basis of building vessels

The research begins by clarifying the scientific concept of cloud computing technology, which is considered the basic infrastructure upon which the effectiveness of cloud knowledge vessels is built, and its role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cloud computing enables data storage and software operation over the internet, ensuring a secure, flexible, and scalable digital environment, reducing operational costs, and limiting reliance on traditional resources.

The researchers relied on a modelSaaS, PaaS, and IaaS demonstrate how technical tasks are distributed among software, users, and servers, supporting the practical integration of cloud knowledge containers and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in Saudi universities.

Technical and research challenges in the traditional education system

The researchers discussed the most prominent challenges hindering the development of e-learning systems, noting that the most prominent of these include the high cost of infrastructure, the lack of digital awareness among some staff, weak internet connectivity in some areas, and the absence of a unified system for storing and sharing knowledge.

This is where the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge resources comes into play, and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a smart solution to these challenges. They enable the creation of digital libraries, virtual laboratories, and knowledge resources that can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, facilitating the learning process and accelerating scientific research.

Cloud Knowledge Repository Building Strategy

The study relied on a clear strategy for building cloud-based knowledge repositories. This includes allocating a knowledge cloud for each university, divided into specialized knowledge portfolios for each college, department, and course. These portfolios allow for uploading lectures, sending assignments, and conducting assessments. This plan enables the effective implementation of cloud-based knowledge repositories and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the ground. This enables students, professors, researchers, and administrators to perform their roles through an interconnected electronic environment that ensures fairness, stimulates productivity, and saves time and effort.

The economic dimension of implementing cloud technology

The study confirmed that the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extends beyond educational benefits to achieving tangible economic savings. Instead of establishing expensive paper libraries and scientific laboratories, resources can be directed toward developing a flexible, environmentally friendly digital infrastructure. Reducing reliance on traditional software also contributes to lowering costs related to maintenance and continuous updating.

Transformation towards an integrated knowledge society

One of the most prominent aspects of the study is the shift from the traditional education model based on rote learning and indoctrination to a more open model that supports the building of a knowledge society that enables access to and effective sharing of information. The phrase "the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" was repeatedly used as a central concept that expresses the future of education in the Kingdom, where universities are transforming into true knowledge production centers through collaboration between students, professors, and researchers on a comprehensive digital knowledge platform.

Multiple roles for cloud knowledge vessels

The study explores the multiple roles played by cloud-based knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the university environment. Cloud-based knowledge resources represent a tool for assessing student performance through achievement portfolios. They provide professors with a digital environment to present their courses and interact with their students. They also provide administrators with an effective means of managing academic data. Researchers, on the other hand, benefit from digital libraries, published research, and virtual laboratories, which enrich their thinking and enhance opportunities for local and international research collaboration.

Social, ethical and technical dimensions

The study indicated that the success and effectiveness of cloud knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia depends on several aspects, most notably adherence to information ethics, ensuring data confidentiality and privacy, and providing ongoing training for students and professors on the use of digital knowledge tools. It also highlights the importance of building a strong, secure, and rapid infrastructure. Furthermore, digital transformation requires a cultural understanding by the academic community to embrace digital thinking as a primary means of education and research.

Research results and recommendations

Researchers concluded that the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge resources and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents a qualitative leap toward transforming into an advanced knowledge society. They contribute to enhancing competitiveness among Saudi universities and supporting the reliability of academic assessment.

They recommended establishing the first Saudi knowledge cloud in collaboration between universities and technical centers, developing the skills of the teaching staff, and establishing specialized units to manage these systems within each university, thus enhancing performance and achieving the Kingdom's vision for education, research, and innovation.

Adopting the effectiveness of cloud-based knowledge platforms and their role in supporting e-learning systems and developing scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is no longer an option, but rather a necessity imposed by the nature of the digital age. Through this research, we find that the Kingdom is poised to become a regional and global leader in this field if the proposed strategies are implemented and serious investment is made in national minds and cadres. This cloud-based knowledge system will contribute to creating a brighter future, enabling students and researchers to access knowledge, and transforming Saudi universities into digital scientific beacons in every sense of the word.

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