A Qualitative Study on Malaysian University Students’ Digital Literacy
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A new digital technology-based curriculum could enhance teaching and learning processes so as to render them not only more relevant but also more stimulating. Digital literacy as one type of digital technology is influencing vast areas of the contemporary world one of which is education. The present qualitative study sought to illuminate Malaysian university students’ views on digital literacy as revealed from students’ responses to an open-ended questionnaire. The results of the thematic analysis of qualitative data indicated that the majority of students admitted that they lacked sufficient digital competence. However, there were some challenges that hindered the students from possessing high digital competency which should be addressed in the long run. It has been recommended that the required infrastructures be prepared and students be encouraged to participate in pertinent courses and seminars to enhance their digital literacy and digital competence.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v10i11.5482
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