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

Arandas, Mohammed Fadel and Salman, Ali and Syed Abdullah Idid, Syed Arabi and Loh, Yoke Ling and Nazir, Syaira and Ker, Yuek Li (2024) The influence of online distance learning and digital skills on digital literacy among university students post Covid-19. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 16 (1). pp. 79-93. ISSN 2167-8715

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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.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	online distance learning, digital skills, digital literacy, characteristic of innovation, university students
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1106 Interpersonal relations. Social behavior P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P87 Communication. Mass media
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication
Depositing User:	Prof Syed Arabi Idid
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2024 14:04
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2024 14:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111921

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