Effects of PowToon-Application-Videos on Achievement and Retention in Geomorphology among Colleges of Education Pre-Service Teachers in North-Central, Nigeria

The study investigated Effects of Powtoon application video on achievement and retention among pre-service Geography teachers in North Central, Nigeria. Quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study. The target population for this study was 1,163 pre-service Geography teachers, during the 2023/2024 academic session in North Central and One-fifty-One (151) were sampled for the study. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. Two experts validated the research instrument used for the study. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach's alpha and 0.735 reliability, index was obtained. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the findings, the study revealed that, utilization of Powtoon application videos in teaching of Geomorphology concepts enhanced students’ performance than those exposed to conventional method of teaching. Based on the findings, it was further recommended among others that Geography teachers should utilize and encourage students on the use of Powtoon application videos as it promotes flexible learning and independent learning. Keywords: Powtoon Application, Achievement, Retention and Geomorphology