The Effect of Using The Internet on Students’ Achievement at Al-Qudes University Ryadh Branch

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effect of introducing the Internet in the content of an undergraduate course (Using Computer in Teaching) on students’ achievement at Al-Qudes University. The following questions were addressed: How is students’ achievement affected by using the Internet? Are there any gender differences on students’ achievement when using the internet? Has the interaction between gender and method of material presentation any effect on students’ achievement? The sample of the study consisted of (2) classes, with (36) students in each. One class was assigned as an experimental group and the other as a control group. The results of this study showed that there were statistically significant differences in students’ achievement in favor of the group who used the Internet. It also showed that there were statistically significant differences in students’ achievement related to sex in favor of females. The result also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the students’ achievement related to the interaction between teaching approach, and gender.