TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING READINESS: HOW DIGITAL INSTRUCTION ENHANCES UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS

Abstract

The current study purpose is to investigate the technology and learning readiness: How digital instruction enhances university student’s academic preparedness. A quantitative research method was used to examine the impact of technology on student outcomes. The main objective of the study was to identify the current use of technology-enhanced instructional tools and resources among university students. A survey research design was used, with a sample size of 346 students from virtual universities and the University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus). A self-developed questionnaire was distributed among respondents during classes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the status of technology integrated instructions and the learning readiness of students. The results suggested that technology should be enhanced for learning process and ensure high-quality training at higher education level. For instance, specific types of educational technology used for teaching learning process that include cell phones, laptops, social media, TV/LCD, emails, wikis, blogs, internet, one-way video conferencing, and web-based discussion forums.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Technology-enhanced, Instructions, Readiness, academic preparedness