Designing E-learning Modules on Vector Drawing Tools for Mathematics Teachers in the UAE: Satisfaction, Perceptions, and Challenges

The research focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of an e-learning modules tailored for mathematics teachers to acquire foundational vector drawing skills, highlighting their advantages over pixel-based images. The study examines the impact of e-learning modules on Mathematics teacher satisfaction and perceptions about how integrating vector drawings into math classrooms can enhance teaching strategies, student engagement, collaboration, and STEM learning. Six-unit e-learning modules were developed, covering document creation, grid adjustments, shape creation, image tracing, mathematical transformations, 3D illustrations, and vector generation using generative AI in Adobe Illustrator. The module was piloted with mathematics teachers in private schools in the UAE and evaluated using mixed-methods approach. The researcher developed an instrument based on SAMR and Microsoft 21st Century Learning Design (CLD) to measure the depth of technology integration and its pedagogical implications. Findings revealed moderately high teacher acceptance and a strong perception of the role of vector drawing in illustrations, which enhances student-centered learning. Additionally, teachers found it more suitable for interdisciplinary learning, thereby fostering 21st-century skills. While the clarity, relevance, and logical sequence of the modules positively influenced teacher satisfaction, challenges such as technical limitations, adaptability, and insufficient development time underscore the need for greater institutional support to sustain professional development programs for Math teachers that empower them with the effective technology that helps them create project-based learning and design-based learning.