International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education (IJITE)

 Paper Title:  A Double-Edged Sword: The Psycho Academic Impact of Zoom-Based Learning on Arab Students in Israel During the Covid-19 Pandemic Authors:  Nissim Katz , Kinneret Academic College, Israel Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic's shift to Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) via platforms like Zoom created a global, real-world test for digitally mediated learning. This study provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted psycho-academic impacts on a particularly vulnerable population: Arab students in Israel, a minority group facing pre-existing socioeconomic and digital disparities. Through in-depth qualitative interviews with 30 students, we analyzed their lived experiences. The findings reveal a "double-edged sword" experience. A subset of students successfully leveraged the flexibility and pedagogical advantages of recorded lectures to enhance their academic performance. However, the majority confronted significant barriers that undermined their learning and wel...