Students’ digital technology attitude, literacy and self‑efficacy and their effect on online learning engagement
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Article Title | Students’ digital technology attitude, literacy and self‑efficacy and their effect on online learning engagement |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Getenet, Seyum, Cantle, Robert, Redmond, Petrea and Albion, Peter |
Journal Title | International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education |
Journal Citation | 21 |
Article Number | 3 |
Number of Pages | 20 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Germany |
ISSN | 2365-9440 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00437-y |
Web Address (URL) | https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41239-023-00437-y |
Abstract | This study utilised students' online engagement, digital technology attitude, digital literacy, and self-efficacy theories to develop and test a model connecting these factors within a regional university in Australia. A field survey collected data from 110 first-year students. AMOS 28 was employed for measurement and structural model path analysis. The study initially examined the impact of students' attitudes and digital literacy on their self-efficacy. Subsequently, the effects of self-efficacy on five dimensions of online engagement were assessed: social, collaborative, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional. The findings indicated that positive student attitudes and digital literacy significantly contributed to self-efficacy, which, in turn, positively affected the engagement dimensions. This suggests that when designing and facilitating online, blended, or technology-enhanced courses in higher education, educators should pay attention to various elements of engagement. The study highlights the importance of considering students' attitudes and digital literacy in fostering self-efficacy and enhancing online learning engagements. Further research and implications for future studies are also recommended. |
Keywords | Engagement, Digital technology, Digital literacy, Self-efficacy, Online learning, Students |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Byline Affiliations | School of Education |
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https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z3w30/students-digital-technology-attitude-literacy-and-self-efficacy-and-their-effect-on-online-learning-engagement
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