Exploring the impact of ICT toward students’ academic achievement
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v1i3.50602Keywords:
Academic Achievement, Digital Literacy, Higher Education, ICT, Technology IntegrationAbstract
This study investigates the direct effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use on university students’ academic achievement. Although ICT has become central to contemporary pedagogy, its measurable contribution to academic performance remains inconsistent. This quantitative study collected data from undergraduate students using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire. Findings revealed that ICT use does not significantly predict academic achievement, suggesting that access to technology alone does not guarantee improved academic outcomes. ICT’s influence appears to depend on pedagogical design, digital literacy, student motivation, and quality of instructional practices. This study highlights the complexity of technology integration in higher education and provides recommendations for future research focusing on indirect pathways through which ICT may influence academic success.
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