Contemporary Learning Tool for Academic Practices in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate Saudi undergraduate students’ perceptions toward using YouTube to support their academic learning at the University of Hail in Hail, Saudi Arabia. This study also intends to provide important information that will inform and aid curriculum developers at the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and instructors at The University of Hail in using YouTube in the teaching and learning setting. This study also, examined the differences in perception of YouTube users among male and female undergraduate students as well as focusing on how Saudi Arabian college students used the application (YouTube) for their educational purposes.