The study of using learning kits to promote digital literacy in the 21st century for undergraduate students Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) develop digital literacy in the 21st century, 2) study the digital literacy achievement of students before and after learning with the learning kits, and 3) study the samples’ satisfaction with learning kits. The sample group of experts consisted of five people in curriculum according to the national higher education qualification standard framework of education, measurement and evaluation, and computer and information technology, selected by purposive sampling. Group 2 comprised of undergraduate students, 2nd year, regular semester, from Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University, studying in the first semester of the academic year 2022, obtained through purposive sampling.  There were 61 student volunteers who participated in the study. The research instruments included: (1) learning sets, (2) digital literacy scale, and (3) satisfaction measurement.

The research results were as follows : 1) The synthesis of the 21st century digital literacy framework consists of three sets:  1) using Microsoft Excel, 2) using the Microsoft Powerpoint program and 3) online collaboration. The learning kits were appropriate at the highest level, 2) Second-year students who participated in the research project were trained in the use of Microsoft Excel programs, the use of the Microsoft PowerPoint program, and online collaboration necessary for 21st century learning and living.

The results show that students' digital literacy was higher after learning with the learning kits than before learning with the learning kits. statistically significant at the .05 level, and 3) results of the study showed satisfaction of the sample group with the learning kits at the highest level.