Text density in digital video based on microlearning and its impact on developing computer maintenance skills and achievement motivation among middle school students in the Eastern Province

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This study aimed to examine the effect of varying text density in microlearning-based videos on computer maintenance skills and achievement motivation among middle school students. The researcher employed a quasi-experimental design to collect data through an observation checklist for computer maintenance skills and a scale for measuring achievement motivation. The study sample consisted of a randomly selected cluster of middle school students divided into three groups: a control group (32 students), an experimental group that studied with low text density videos (31 students), and another experimental group that studied with high text density videos (31 students). The study's findings revealed statistically significant differences in the post-test performance of computer maintenance skills, favoring the first experimental group with low text density videos. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences in achievement motivation scores between the groups, with both experimental groups outperforming the control group. Based on these results, several recommendations and suggestions were provided in relation to the study’s findings.

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