Designing an Interactive E-Learning Unit and Measuring Its Impact on the Achievement and Enhancing the Motivation of Learning in Social Studies Subject Among First Secondary Students in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study aimed to design an interactive e-learning unit and measuring its impact on the achievement, in addition to enhancing the motivation of learning among first secondary students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To achieve the objectives of the study, an interactive e-learning unit was designed, and an achievement test, designed electronically, was prepared in the study unit on the history of the prophets and messengers peace be upon them. The sample of the study consisted of 60 first grade secondary students, and were randomly selected and distributed into two groups; an experimental and a control groups, equally. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences in the level of post-achievement, in favor of the experimental group students taught through the interactive e-learning unit. The results also showed statistically significant differences in student motivation level, in favor of the experimental group students taught through the interactive e-learning unit. The study recommended the use of e-learning software in the social studies subject to raise the level of student achievement and increase their motivation towards the educational materials.