Usage of Internet by University Students of Hispanic Countries: Analysis Aimed at Digital Literacy Processes in Higher Education

Autor/inn/en	Gómez-Galán, José; Martínez-López, Jose Ángel; Lázaro-Pérez, Cristina; Fernández-Martínez, María del Mar
Titel	Usage of Internet by University Students of Hispanic Countries: Analysis Aimed at Digital Literacy Processes in Higher Education
Quelle	In: European Journal of Contemporary Education, 10 (2021) 1, S.53-65 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2305-6746
Schlagwörter	Internet; College Students; Student Interests; Technological Literacy; Media Literacy; Information Literacy; Information Seeking; Leisure Time; Social Media; Computer Use; Competence; Foreign Countries; Ecuador; Spain; Guatemala; Mexico; Peru; Venezuela + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Studieninteresse; Technisches Wissen; Media skills; Medie competence; Medienkompetenz; Informationskompetenz; Informationserschließung; Freizeit; Soziale Medien; Kompetenz; Ausland; Spanien; Mexiko
Abstract	One of several scientific disciplines' significant objectives is to determine the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the academic setting. This research studies the use of ICTs, especially the Internet, by university students in Hispanic countries. The methodology used is descriptive and quantitative, based on data mining, through a validated and highly reliable instrument. The sample was composed of students from six countries (N = 1893). The results show that the primary interests in using ICTs and the Internet are primarily for consuming social networks, obtaining information, and leisure, above and beyond their use for academic and university purposes. This indicates that there is still a lack of sufficient training for the optimal use of these technologies by higher education students. It is urgent to carry out digital literacy processes that allow them to develop a critical sense in using ICTs, nowadays configured as powerful means of communication. Furthermore, this study has been determined that the Hispanic common space has solid cultural roots and everyday practices that lead to quite similar general interests. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01