The Influence of Digital Learning Environments on Academic Performance and Student Engagement Among Students
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https://doi.org/10.53555/es.v12i1.2517Keywords:
Digital learning environment, Academic performance, Student engagement, Internet access, Educational resources, Tutoring support, Educational technologyAbstract
This research examines the impact of digital learning spaces on student performance and engagement among the students. It pays special attention to the internet access, access to educational resources, and tutoring support, taking into account behavioral and contextual variables. The study design used a quantitative, cross-sectional research design utilizing a secondary dataset of 6,607 students. Python was used to perform statistical analysis containing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression to test the relationships between the factors of digital learning and student outcomes. Results show that factors of the digital learning environment play a significant role in academic performance. Resource access, internet access, and tutoring were identified as powerful predictors of exam scores. Nevertheless, the factors did not have statistically significant effects on student engagement. Engagement was more strongly related to behavioral variables like attendance, study hours, and motivation. The results show that although academic performance can be improved with the use of digital learning environments, more attention should be paid to motivational and behavioral aspects to increase student engagement. This research offers valuable information to teachers and policymakers to develop more effective digital learning plans.
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