Influence of Digital Learning Awareness on the Academic Achievement of Secondary Level Tribal Students in Thiruvananthapuram District
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https://doi.org/10.22159/ijoe.2026v14i3.58407Keywords:
digital learning awareness, digital competence, tribal students, academic achievement, secondary educationAbstract
This research paper focuses on the effects of digital learning awareness on the academic achievement of the tribal students in secondary schools in Thiruvananthapuram district. The study adopted a descriptive survey. A sample of 100 tribal students, amongst those studied digitally via a learning awareness tool, had their final exam academic achievement scores gathered. The statistical analysis showed a significant direct correlation between digital learning awareness and academic performance. It was established that more aware and well-informed students who used digital tools effectively had a higher chance of success in their academic outcomes. The differences were minimal by gender and place of residence. This demonstrates that the effects of digital learning awareness were essentially the same across these groups. This study showed that strengthening digital capabilities is needed to improve educational performance and ensure that tribal communities receive inclusive education. Future research may also continue to investigate the qualitative approach to understand the long-term impact of digital learning better, the application of specific digital tools, the effectiveness of the blended learning model, and the experience and impact of digital education on Indigenous students.
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