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This study examines the role of educational platforms as a modern mechanism for enhancing academic achievement in the context of rapid digital transformation, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to identify the pedagogical, technological, and social justifications for adopting these platforms, as well as the key challenges that limit their effectiveness. The study adopts a descriptive analytical approach based on a critical review of recent Arabic and international literature published between 2019 and 2024. The analysis focuses on understanding the use of educational platforms and evaluating their pedagogical, technological, and organizational dimensions. The findings indicate that educational platforms have strong potential to improve academic achievement by creating interactive learning environments, supporting self-directed learning, diversifying digital resources, facilitating access to knowledge, and enhancing learner motivation and engagement. However, their effectiveness is constrained by several challenges, including inadequate technological infrastructure, limited digital competencies among teachers and students, low quality digital content, organizational limitations, and resistance to change. The study concludes that improving academic achievement through educational platforms requires more than mere technological adoption. It depends on effective instructional design, strategic planning, capacity building, and supportive institutional policies. Accordingly, the study recommends strengthening digital education policies, expanding teacher training in digital pedagogy, and promoting applied research to evaluate the real impact of educational platforms in different educational contexts.
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