1. Review Presentation Wafaa Alsaggaf S3175694 May 2009 1

2. Introduction Background The Problem Research Goals Research Question Research Scope Timescale Summary 2

3.  This study aims to:  There is a need for investigation, investigate opportunities for students to use laptops in lectures, and consider issues impacting their adoption. 3

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages for students using laptops in lectures? What are the perceived opportunities and challenges for students using laptops in lectures? 4 This project will investigate the following research questions.

5.  Identifying problems may affect laptops integration in lectures.  End up with some recommendations for the use of laptops in learning environment effectively. 5

6.  Literature Review  mixed results in its effect on academic outcomes  decide upon the most appropriate methodology 6

7.  Methodology  The study employed a mixed methodology approach (Qualitative and Quantitative survey)  Quantitative  designing a public questionnaire,  phrased in both Arabic and English  Ethical approval  conducting a pilot distribution  distributing some 800 online questionnaires 7

8.  Qualitative.  Guided by the literature review  will involve selecting members of the industry for semi-structured interviews,  so comparisons with previous findings can be made during the analysis within selected theory. 8

9.  Qualitative Analysis  transforming the raw data into useful information will be investigated through interviewing senior decision-makers  Quantitative Analysis  the use of spreadsheet or SPSS will be applied to analyse the national public feedbacks.  Testing Hypotheses  Writing Results 9

10.  There is a need for studying e-commerce adoption in Saudi Arabia  This requires an extensive investigation by engaging the stakeholders (public and industry leaders)  To answer the research question  What are the key factors affecting e-commerce adoption in the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia?  Therefore, theory and mixed methodology will be applied to achieve the thesis goals. 10

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