THE ROLE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL MEANS IN RAISING THE LEVEL OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG THIRD GRADE INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS IN GEOGRAPHY(TIKRIT SCHOOLS AS A MODEL)

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the role of using technological tools in enhancing the academic achievement of third-grade intermediate students in geography. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach. The research tools included personal interviews with teachers and the distribution of questionnaires to assess the impact of technological tools on students' understanding and comprehension of geography. Additionally, the researcher distributed another questionnaire to teachers to gather their opinions on the role of modern technological tools in improving the academic achievement of third-grade intermediate students in geography in Tikrit schools. The key findings of the study were as follows: technological tools facilitated access to diverse resources and visual explanations, simplifying complex geographical concepts. They also enhanced modern teaching strategies focusing on understanding rather than rote memorization. The results revealed that technology effectively improved geography learning in Tikrit schools by providing diverse educational tools that simplified complex concepts and promoted self-learning in line with individual learner differences. Interactive programs and educational games created an engaging and interactive learning environment, encouraging active participation and fostering collaboration and communication among students through group projects and online discussions. The findings related to teachers indicated that the use of technology contributed to advancing modern teaching strategies that emphasize a deep understanding of geographical content over memorization. Digital tools enabled teachers to design flexible and engaging educational content that supports interactive teaching through simulation programs and 3D models. Furthermore, technology facilitated effective communication between teachers and students via online platforms and provided innovative assessment tools to measure academic achievement accurately and efficiently. The study recommended integrating innovative technological tools into the design of geography curricula to simplify complex concepts and increase student engagement with the material. It also suggested providing interactive educational programs that simulate geographical phenomena and utilize 3D models.