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The influence of online distance learning and digital skills on digital literacy among university students post Covid-19

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Title
The influence of online distance learning and digital skills on digital literacy among university students post Covid-19
Type
Article
Main Author
Loh Yoke Ling
Subject
P Philology. Linguistics
ISBN
2167-8715
Language Code
eng
Bibliographic Details
Place of Production
Tanjung Malim
Publisher
Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Year of publication
2024
Notes
Journal of Media Literacy Education
Dissertation Note
Other
Degree Type
Others
Corporate Name
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract

Online distance learning policies were formulated and implemented among some Malaysian universities long ago, but their value emerged since COVID-19. Emanating from the diffusion of innovation theory, this study examined the perception of higher education students on the influence and relationship between six independent variables (compatibility, observability, relative advantage, complexity, trialability, and digital skills) and one dependent variable (digital literacy). A total of 524 respondents were sampled, comprising students from six public and private Malaysian universities. The findings from the correlation analysis show a significant positive relationship between the six independent variables and the dependent variable. Meanwhile, in the regression analysis, three of the independent variables (observability, trialability, and digital skill) have a significant and positive effect on digital literacy. This study placed the diffusion of innovation in a specific context that supports designing online distance learning and digital literacy policies. © 2024 Author(s).

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