Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 18 no. 1 (2024)

The Influence of Digital Technology on Students’ Perceived Academic Performance

Lorraine Viloan | Tracey Gayle Palma | Cheilo Feliz Bien Quiñones | Judy Luisa Echupas | Michelle Viña | Kristine Jade Lopez

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to explore the influence of digital technologies on students’ perceived academic performance by examining the learning experiences and challenges faced by education students and their overall learning process. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected through surveys using questionnaires, which calculated the students’ proficiency in using digital tools, and their perceptions of how these technologies impact their academic performance. The findings reveal that digital technologies indeed play a significant role in influencing students’ perceived academic performance. The results indicate students’ proficiency with digital devices and applications enable them to access internet platforms that link them to the infinite library of knowledge and information, and to persons and groups in social media who are willing to share their ideas and opinions and learn through interaction. The study also finds that students’ digital skills and capabilities enable them to hurdle the challenges of learning in this digital era for which these new learning experiences subsequently influence their academic performance.



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