Digital Reading Competency of Students: A Study in Universities in Kerala

Divya P.; Mohamed Haneefa

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.2.12233

Divya P. Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala - 673 635, India
Mohamed Haneefa University of Calicut

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.2.12233

Keywords: Digital reading, Online reading, e-Learning, Competency, Digital literacy, Students, University, Kerala

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the digital reading competency of the students in universities in Kerala. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from a representative sample of 525 students of the teaching departments of three prominent universities in Kerala. The findings revealed that a good number of the students have a medium level of digital reading competency. It is also noted that male students exhibited a high level of competency as compared with female students and also that there exists a significant relationship between digital reading competency and level of competency to use computer and other digital devices. This study will be useful to develop digital literacy education framework which will enhance student’s digital reading competency.

Author Biographies

Divya P., Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala - 673 635, India

Mrs Divya P. obtained her MLISc from the University of Calicut, Kerala. Currently pursuing her PhD in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut. Her areas of interest include: Digital reading, and ICT application in Librarianship.

Mohamed Haneefa, University of Calicut

Dr Mohamed Haneefa K. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala. His current research interests are primarily focused on application of innovative information and communication technologies to solve information access and retrieval problems and information tools used to facilitate formal and informal learning in online and face-to-face environments.