(The Effectiveness of an Instructional Design Based on the Google Workspace for Education Platform in Developing Self-Learning Skills Among University of Garmian Students)

Abstract

Title: The Effectiveness of an Instructional Design Based on the Google Workspace for Education Platform in Developing Self-Learning Skills Among University of Garmian Students.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an instructional design based on the Google Workspace for Education platform in developing self-learning skills among students at the University of Garmian.

Hypotheses: To achieve the study’s objectives, the researcher formulated the following null hypotheses:

1.     There is no statistically significant difference at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the experimental group students (taught using the Google Workspace for Education-based design) and the control group students (taught using the traditional method).

2.     There is no statistically significant difference at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the pre-test and post-test for the experimental group students regarding the development of self-learning skills.

Methodology: The researcher adopted a quasi-experimental approach. The study sample consisted of (52) second-stage students from the Department of Kindergarten, College of Basic Education at the University of Garmian. The sample was divided into two groups (A and B). Using a simple random assignment and after equating the groups in variables such as (intelligence, prior knowledge, age, and parental education level) using SPSS, Group (A) was designated as the experimental group and Group (B) as the control group. During the experiment, (24) lesson plans were prepared: (12) for the experimental group using e-learning strategies and (12) for the control group using the traditional method.

Instructional Design: The researcher developed an instructional design based on the ADDIE model, which consists of five phases: (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The research instruments included behavioral objectives, a post-test for the "Educational Technology" course, and a self-learning observation card.

Results: The findings revealed a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental group and the control group in the post-test of academic achievement for the Educational Technology course, in favor of the experimental group. Based on these results, the researcher concluded that the instructional design based on the Google Workspace for Education platform is highly effective in developing self-learning skills.