Digitalization in educational technologies for edtech solutions: A comparatuive study of Jordanian and Malaysian Universities

• Published in: Educational sciences : theory & practice 2021-12, Vol.21 (4), p.83-99
• Main Authors: Alsoud,Anas Ratib, Al-Debei,Mutaz M, MGM,Johar, Yajid,Mohd Shukri Ab, Alshareef,Hazzaa N, Ariffin,I. A
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Attitudes; Colleges & universities; Communication; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Developing countries; Digital literacy; Digital technology; Education; Educational Environment; Educational Objectives; Educational technology; Eğitim Bilimleri; Information literacy; Kişisel Gelişim; LDCs; Learning; Medical research; Sex discrimination; Students; Teaching; Teaching Methods; Universities
• ISSN: 1303-0485
• DOI: 10.12738/jestp.2021.3.006

The Covid-19 lockout has heightened higher education institutions' interest in digital educational technologies (DET), which require researchers' participation to benefit fully. The current study investigates the impact of digital and information literacy on DET usage in Malaysian and Jordanian colleges. Aspects of digital literacy, information literacy, and attention to utilising DET in Malaysian and Jordanian universities are examined. The current study used survey questionnaires to acquire primary data. The current study used smart-PLS to assess convergent and discriminant validity and the relationship between the understudy constructs. The results showed a favourable correlation between digital and informational literacy and DET usage in Malaysian and Jordanian institutions. In Malaysian and Jordanian universities, the results show that DET usage has considerably mediated the relationship between digital literacy, informational literacy, and DET use. The current research has guided policymakers in drafting regulations for using DET to improve education quality.