Learning behavior, digital platforms for learning and its impact on university student's motivations and knowledge...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Digital Learning

Background:

• The rapid integration of digital technologies in higher education profoundly influences student learning behaviors, motivation, and knowledge acquisition.
• Pakistan's educational sector has experienced significant technological advancements, necessitating research into their impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess students' learning behaviors in the context of digital technology adoption.
• To identify the positive influence of educational applications on digital learning platforms.
• To analyze the impact of digital tools on student motivation and knowledge development.

Main Methods:

• A questionnaire survey was administered to 300 university students in Lahore, Pakistan (146 male, 154 female, aged 25-35).
• Purposive sampling was employed for participant selection.
• Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS 3.2.9 and bootstrapping was utilized for data analysis.

Main Results:

• SEM analysis confirmed the positive influence of Animated Movies (AM) on Student Motivation (SM).
• Educational Apps (EA) positively impacted Knowledge Development (KD).
• Learning Behavior (LB) was positively associated with Animated Movies, Educational Apps, Knowledge Development, and Virtual Classrooms (VCr); however, its direct impact on Student Motivation was not confirmed.

Conclusions:

• Digital learning platforms demonstrably enhance student learning and motivation.
• Increased utilization of educational apps and virtual classrooms correlates with improved learning outcomes and motivation.