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and challenging task to assess the students‟ participation in a certain
project. This work suggested some tools that have proven efficiency in
assessing collaborative work for educational purposes. Yet, due to the
nature of this work and the time constraint factor this issue was not
thoroughly investigated. Further research in this issue will be significant
as collaborative learning is becoming more popular.
Mobile Learning
As this research project was reaching the final stages, mobile learning
was observed to be a useful tool that could be utilised in learning. More
investigation in the use of mobile learning and implementation strategies
for such technology in education in the UAE will be an important and
useful subject.
Multi-discipline and Multi-universities VCCS
This researcher aimed for a multi-discipline collaborative work for the
final stage of this research project, yet this could not be achieved
because of the culture of work adopted in the UAE universities – more
details about this could be found in chapter eight. Thus further research
in this subject is important. The same is applicable for multi-university
projects. A VCCS that could link different discipline form different
universities could enhance collaboration and promote creativity among
students.
Opportunities for other disciplines
This work aimed formulating a framework for implementing technology
in architecture education in the UAE. This work was done targeting
architecture education but it is not exclusively for architecture education.
Other disciplines could benefit from this study for the purpose of
integrating technology in education. The work addressed the soci-
cultural factor in the UAE which make it beneficial for other disciplines to
consider and build on.
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