The Effectiveness of Using Electronic Mind Maps to Develop Students’ Knowledge of Multimedia Concepts at Al Baha University

Abstract

the emergence of web 2.0 technologies has created new opportunities in the field of multimedia concepts. Electronic mind maps are used to present information in an interesting and fast format, save time and keep learners from becoming bored. Electronic mind maps are a valuable platform for learning multimedia concepts in class activities and as out-of-class assignments to increase learners' achievements. Therefore, this research focuses on designing electronic mind maps (using XMind) to teach multimedia concepts among undergraduate students at the College of Education at Al-Baha University. The study aimed to detect the effect of e-mind maps on increasing students' achievements. The study used a quasi-experimental approach to prepare the literature framework and a measurement tool including an achievement test. The study sample consisted of 40 learners. The researcher used a t-test to measure the differences between the experimental group, which was taught using e-mind maps (text and image), and the control group, which was taught using a traditional method. The results revealed that there was a significant difference in the level of ??0.05 in relation to the experimental group taught by e-mind maps, with an arithmetic average of 28.25 in the post achievement test. Therefore, the study recommended working with e-mind maps, which contain photos and texts when teaching instructional design at the university, and measuring its effect on acquiring some concepts of multimedia.