The Impact of Virtual Classrooms and Google Sites on Teaching Computer Skills Courses: Karak University College-Jordan

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of both virtual classrooms and Google sites in teaching computer skills courses in Al- Karak College of Al-Balqa Applied University. The study used two different teaching strategies (WizIQ Virtual Classroom) and (Google Sites). The participants of the study were selected by a simple random sample. They were selected from the students of Al- Karak College of Al-Balqa Applied University who are signed up in a computer skills course which is a compulsory subject. The participants were chosen from different majors for the academic year of 2019-2020. The total number of student's are160. But 50 students (male and female) were collected randomly. They were divided into three main groups. The study showed a number of findings. Most importantly, the results of the group which was taught by (WizIQ Virtual) had better academic achievements than the control group in the post-test also, the group that was taught, according to Google, outperformed the control group Using (WizIQ Virtual) has facilitated their access to the needed information so, they did better. This study recommends instructors and teachers invest and use this strategy i.e., “WizIQ Virtual” in teaching this course. This may be due to various reasons: for example, it increases the academic achievements of the students. The study also recommends the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research apply (Google sites) and (WizIQ Virtual) in teaching this course in all our Jordanian Universities.