SCHOOL OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND DOCUMENTATION STUDIES
(SLADS)
RESEARCH SYNOPSIS ON
AN ASSESSMENT ON EFFECT OF DIGITAL INFORMATION TO COLLEGE
STUDENT TOWARD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT; A CASE STUDY OF MARIAN
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BY
HADIJA M. SELEMAN
NS3423/0044/2017
2022
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1.1
Background of the Study
The internet is a basic technology in the development of information technology. Now, the
Internet have become an important tool and required by the knowledge-based society present
the contemporary for information management, information search, communication, and
research and learning. A borderless world is realized with the Internet. The use of internet
technology will make it easier for people to obtain several of information and the latest
information quickly and effectively. The use of the Internet is useful to the world, especially
to students. Therefore, as a student, advancement of internet technology should be used as
good as possible. Take the advantage of the internet benefits without abused.
Bailey et al, (2020) show that Digital learning is a state policy framework that supports full
and part time access to online learning. It also eliminates seat-time requirements and supports
expanded broadband access. Digital learning also contributes to student access to devices
such as smartphone and tablet. It makes the shift to digital instructional materials. The
activities in social networks provide students with an active process that gives significant
meaning to them. Effective pedagogical practices and use of technology will naturally
motivate the students. Internet and social networking tools can provide opportunities for
students to find information, collect their own materials, communicate, create meaning, and
evaluate the final outcome. Students with self-directed learning practices will create an active
learning environment.
The digital learning practices can affect self-motivation to improve the quality of the
learning. Therefore, students must be prepared and always explore the new technology to
enhance their learning experience. They allowed the student to explore without the need for
constant intervention by the teacher (Jagboro, 2019).
Study conducted in Tanzania by Batchelder (2018) found that Teachers themselves have no
experience of productive learning, how we can expect them to create contexts of productive
learning in their classrooms, both teacher and student should have logical control over what
happens in the classroom, and that a mutual understanding of each other and the context is an
important part of the learning process. Classroom begins with the teacher preparing lessons
that use technology in authentic and meaningful situations. Teachers should use the
technology in a way to support curriculum 6 rather than prevail it. Both teacher and student
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can take the advantage of using technology if teachers know how to integrate it successfully
into the curriculum.
1.2
Statement of the Problem
Digital learning also contributes to student access to devices such as smartphone and tablet. It
makes the shift to digital instructional materials (Bailey et al, 2017). The activities in social
networks provide students with an active process that gives significant meaning to them.
Effective pedagogical practices and use of technology will naturally motivate the students.
Internet and social networking tools can provide opportunities for students to find
information, collect their own materials, communicate, create meaning, and evaluate the final
outcome. Students with self-directed learning practices will create an active learning
environment. The present study aims at determining effect of digital information to college
student toward academic achievement.
1.3
General Objectives
The general objective of this study is to assess effect of digital information to college student
toward academic achievement.
1.4
Specific Objectives
(i)
To study the role of Students’ perception on Digital learning.
(ii)
To find the effect of learning motivation on Students’ Digital learning
(iii)
To explore challenges faced students on digital information toward academic
achievement
1.5 Research Question
(i)
What are the roles of Students’ perception on Digital learning?
(ii)
What are the effects of learning motivation on Students’ Digital learning?
(iii)
What are the challenges faced students on digital information toward academic
achievement?
1.6
Scope of the study
The study will be conducted at Marian University College in Bagamoyo Region. The study
will be conducted on effect of digital information to college student toward academic
achievement. The study will be involved Tutors and Students.
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