Digital demand and digital deficit

Conceptualising Digital Literacy and Gauging Proficiency Among Higher Education Students

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4545685
AutoresAshlee Morgan (0000-0002-6351-1313, Edith Cowan University, autor de correspondencia), Ruth Sibson (0000-0002-4722-5034, Edith Cowan University), Denise Jackson (0000-0002-7821-3394, Edith Cowan University)
Año2022
Volumen44
Número3
Páginas258-275
Fecha de publicación2022-05-04
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Higher Education Policy and Management (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1360-080X • E-ISSN: 1469-9508
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1360080x.2022.2030275
OpenAlexW4210296237
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas23
Referencias citadas25

For higher education students, developing digital literacy enhances their value to future employers and appeal in the graduate labour market. The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to provide a tridimensional (technical, cognitive and etiquette) conceptual framework and definition of digital literacy. Second, to investigate students’ (N = 324) perceptions of their digital literacy proficiency through an online survey. Multiple linear regression revealed mixed results for different aspects of digital literacy. Students reported the lowest proficiency in using digital information, specifically in terms of evaluation and determining bias and quality of information. The highest levels of proficiency were for social literacy skills, such as communicating appropriately online. There were minor differences between genders, while work experience and length of time in higher education had positive impact. Findings highlight the need for increased focus on digital literacy adaptability and industry-relevant experience within curriculum

Curriculum · Digital Literacy · Higher education · Information literacy · Literacy · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Quality (philosophy · Digital literacy in education · E-Learning and Knowledge Management · Gender and Technology in Education · Psychology