Development and Evaluation of Computer Aided Concept Cartoons for Teaching Computer Science at Junior Secondary Schools in Bida, Niger State

Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating the development of Computer Aided Concept Cartoons for teaching Computer Science at Junior Secondary Schools in Bida, Niger State. Three research questions and two null hypotheses guided the research, which used a quasi-experimental design. The population comprised 22,876 students, with 265 participants (148 males, 117 females) selected through multistage and random sampling from two out of 16 schools. The instrument was face-validated by experts and had a reliability coefficient of 0.82, determined using Kuder-Richardson formula 20. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test at a 0.05 significance level. Results revealed that Computer Aided Concept Cartoons positively impacted students' achievement in learning Computer Science, with male students achieving higher mean scores than females. The study recommends employment of qualified teachers, proper utilization of instructional resources, and the use of appropriate evaluation techniques for student performance.