The Effectiveness of Digital Twin Technology in Enhancing Time Management Skills among Master's Students in Educational Technology

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of digital twin technology in enhancing time management skills among Master's students in Educational Technology at Al-Baha University. The researcher adopted a quasi-experimental design with two equivalent groups (experimental and control), consisting of a total sample of 32 students, equally divided between the two groups. A time management skills questionnaire developed and validated by the researcher was administered.

An interactive digital learning environment based on digital twin technology was designed to foster essential time management skills such as planning, organization, monitoring, distraction control, and commitment to execution. The experimental treatment lasted for four weeks. The findings revealed statistically significant differences between the mean ranks of the experimental and control groups in the post-test, in favor of the experimental group, indicating the effectiveness of digital twin technology in enhancing time management skills. Furthermore, results confirmed the sustainability of this effect in the follow-up assessment conducted after a time interval. The study recommended integrating digital twin technologies into university curricula, developing interactive learning environments that support students' self-regulation, and designing training programs aimed at improving time management skills through the use of intelligent digital tools.