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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS AS A COMMUNICATION MEDIUM IN DEVELOPING RELIGIOUS CONCEPTS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Ibrahim Mohammed Al.Dawood
Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods, College of Education, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
This research aimed to determine the degree to which electronic assignments facilitate the comprehension of doctrinal and jurisprudential religious concepts among first-year female university students in Saudi Arabia, through the use of educational electronic communication. The study utilised a descriptive and quasi-experimental design with a pre- and post-test control group methodology. The study involved 62 students from Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, with 31 assigned to the experimental group and 31 to the control group. The experimental group completed eight assignments on Blackboard, whereas the control group was tasked with submitting paper copies of the same assignments. The 50-item multiple-choice test was designed to assess students’ understanding of subjects through memory, comprehension, and application levels. All the data indicated that the experimental group would yield superior outcomes compared to the control group at the conclusion of the experiment. The results suggest that structured digital tasks can facilitate active educational communication. This indicates that they enhance students’ involvement and understanding of concepts. Delivery methods like as Blackboard and other online platforms were regarded not merely as tools for distribution but also as facilitators of interactive educational communication. The results affirm the necessity of integrating digital communication technology into Islamic education, aligning with the overarching objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which promotes innovation and digitalisation in higher education. Consequently, structured tasks in educational electronic communication are advocated as an effective method for enhancing students’ religious comprehension and engagement.
