Digital Demand and Digital Deficit: Conceptualising Digital Literacy and Gauging Proficiency among Higher Education Students

Autor/inn/en	Morgan, Ashlee; Sibson, Ruth; Jackson, Denise
Titel	Digital Demand and Digital Deficit: Conceptualising Digital Literacy and Gauging Proficiency among Higher Education Students
Quelle	In: Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 44 (2022) 3, S.258-275 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Morgan, Ashlee) ORCID (Sibson, Ruth) ORCID (Jackson, Denise)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-080X
DOI	10.1080/1360080X.2022.2030275
Schlagwörter	Technological Literacy; College Students; Definitions; Student Attitudes; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Employment Potential; Foreign Countries; Student Characteristics; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Technisches Wissen; Collegestudent; Begriffsbestimmung; Schülerverhalten; Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	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. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01