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Mission

The e-learning unit in the Faculty of Dentistry is an academic unit that contributes to the educational development and change sought by King Abdulaziz University. The unit also supports the goals of the Faculty of Dentistry in graduating highly effective and efficient students who can act as strategic partners in the development of science and education. The mission of the e-learning unit has been evolved from the concept that: (Information and communication technology is the key to opening new possibilities for education to meet the requirements of the current era). In achieving such mission, the unit is seeking to provide the needed support to all faculty members in implementing the latest e-learning systems and technologies.

Goals

• Create an interactive learning environment for both teachers and students.
• Raise teachers’ roles and performance to cope with the advances in educational technology.
• Enrich the educational process with a variety of formats of information resources.
• Prepare future generations with the skills required to participate in the modern knowledge and communication world.
• Raise awareness about e-learning and technology to create a society that is capable to cope with the advances in the current era.  
• Acquire international accreditation in e-learning.

Services

• Support faculty members in designing and developing the e-courses following the international standards (SCORM).
• Support students in using the learning management system provided by the college.
• Coordinate with the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Learning in using the e-learning systems.
• Conduct regular courses and workshops on e-learning.