Designing and Implementing an Effective Courseware for the Enhancement of e-Learning

Authors

  • Wesam Karajeh The University of Jordan
  • Thair M. Hamtini The University of Jordan
  • Meysun Hamdi The University of Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v11i04.5384

Keywords:

e-Learning, Courseware, Multimedia principles, Students’ achievement

Abstract


The objective of this study is to determine the effect of applying the cognitive theory of multimedia learning in an e-learning environment. Three versions of a course on how to master skills in Adobe Photoshop were designed and given to a sample of (60) students to test their effectiveness. This research sample was divided into three groups. The first was an experimental group that studied the subject through Course Facilitated Multimedia Principles (CFMP), like the multimedia principle, the modality principle and the contiguity principle. The second experimental group studied the subject through Course Not-Facilitated Multimedia Principles (CNFMP), which did not apply the multimedia principle. The last group is a control group that studied the subject through traditional methods. Learning outcomes were determined by achievement test. Differences between pre and post-test scores were analyzed. The results show that the students in the first experimental group had improved their academic achievement by 53.70%, while the students in the second experimental group improved by 45.80%. Finally, the students in the control group had improved their achievement only by 30.5%. The findings affirm that CFMP has more effect on student achievement than the traditional way or the CNFMP. This is an indication that the application of the multimedia principles has improved the students' ability to comprehend, and achieved higher levels in learning. We recommend that educators should continuously examine the effectiveness of their pedagogical strategies and smartly apply technologies to enhance student's learning.

Author Biographies

Wesam Karajeh, The University of Jordan

Wesam Karajeh Completed his master degree in Information Systems at the University of Jordan. Currently he is an IT teacher with the Ministry of Education.

Thair M. Hamtini, The University of Jordan

Dr. Thair Hamtini joined the University of Jordan as an assistant professor in September of 2006. He is currently an associate professor and teaches undergraduate and master level courses in Computer Information Systems. Prior to this he was a practitioner faculty at the University of Phoenix (UOP) while maintaining a full-time job in the technology industry. At UOP, he taught undergraduate and MBA courses in Technology Management and Information Systems. In the industry, he worked as an IT consultant for over thirteen years where he developed, installed and managed IT application and infrastructure in variety of businesses, including academic administration services, student information services, energy production and distribution, auditing, training and technical support. He enjoys teaching a great deal both for the knowledge that he able to give others as well as what he learns form others. His research interest in the field of Information Systems, E-commerce and E-learning.

Meysun Hamdi, The University of Jordan

Meysun Hamdi completed her master degree in Information Systems at the university of Jordan and currently working as a Robotics Instructor. Prior to this, she worked as an e-learning developer and quality assurance for major e-learning projects.

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Published

2016-04-05

How to Cite

Karajeh, W., Hamtini, T. M., & Hamdi, M. (2016). Designing and Implementing an Effective Courseware for the Enhancement of e-Learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 11(04), pp. 70–76. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v11i04.5384

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 04 (2016)

Section

Papers

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