iMindMap as an Innovative Tool in Teaching and Learning Accounting: An Exploratory Study

• Published in: Interactive Technology and Smart Education 2016-04, Vol.13 (1), p.71-82
• Main Authors: Wan Jusoh, Wan Noor Hazlina, Ahmad, Suraya
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Accounting; Brainstorming; Cognitive Development; Cognitive style; College Students; Colleges & universities; Computer Software; Digital literacy; Educational Objectives; Educational Resources; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Foreign Countries; Higher education; Learning; Learning Processes; Learning Strategies; Malaysia; Management accounting; Mapping; Native students; Program Effectiveness; Questionnaires; Software; Statistical Analysis; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys; Students; Studies; Teachers; Teaching Methods; Technology Uses in Education; Technology utilization
• ISSN: 1741-5659; 1758-8510
• DOI: 10.1108/ITSE-05-2015-0012

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the use of iMindMap software as an interactive tool in the teaching and learning method and also to be able to consider iMindMap as an alternative instrument in achieving the ultimate learning outcome. Design/Methodology/Approach: Out of 268 students of the management accounting at the University of Technology MARA (Terengganu), 97 students have participated in this survey to evaluate the effectiveness of iMindMap in teaching and learning. Findings: Results indicate that the majority of the students acknowledged that iMindMap is more attractive than conventional teaching methods and found that iMindMap shows clearly how the points are all associated and linked together. Students could find that learning is an exciting experience and were able to visualize the whole course content remarkably via iMindMap. Originality/Value: This study presents an alternative instrument, which is innovative and interactive in teaching and learning, especially for accounting students where the students' technology acceptance could also be viewed.