University students' digital readiness for emerging technologies as cognitive tools (Old ID 22514)
Role
Collaborator
Description
The ubiquity of web 2.0 technologies means that university progression is increasingly dependent on students developing a range of IT skills. Consequently, this project aims to: 1. examine students' digital literacy skills in Malaysian and Australian universities; 2. develop digital learning objects that support the preparedness of diverse students; 3. Test a curriculum that enhances student preparedness for learning a digital environment' 4. Guide students to develop applications for use as a cognitive tool in learning. Thus, contributing an understanding of the digital readiness of students entering university and developing a curriculum tailored to meet their academic needs.
Date
01 Dec 2015 - 30 Jul 2017
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Digital Readiness;Adaptive eLearning;Higher Education;Digital Literacy;Educational Technology;Curriculum Design
Funding Body
Innovative Research Universities
Amount
70000
Project Team
Kathryn Meldrum;Rhian Morgan