The Influence of Digital Skills and Attitude towards Technology on Learning Engagement

This study examined the influence of digital skills and attitudes toward technology on learning engagement of Computer Systems Servicing (CSS) students at Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School in Mawab, Davao de Oro Philippines. The research aims to determine the level of students’ digital skills, attitudes toward technology, and learning engagement, as well as to identify the significant relationships and influence among these variables. The study employed a quantitative correlational research design to analyze the relationships between the independent variables, digital skills and attitude toward technology and the dependent variable learning engagement, a total of 136 Grade 11 and Grade 12 CSS students were selected using stratified random sampling from a population of 208 students. Data were collected using an adapted survey questionnaire measuring digital skills, attitudes toward technology, and behavioral, emotional, and learning engagement. This study uses statistical tools this includes Means, Pearson(r) correlation coefficient (r), and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the level of digital skills among students was high (M = 4.02), while their attitude toward technology was also high (M = 3.83), indicating generally positive perceptions and competencies in using technology for learning. The findings further indicated a significant relationship between digital skills and learning engagement and also attitude toward technology and learning engagement. The regression analysis also showed that selected domains of digital skills and attitudes toward technology significantly influenced students, learning engagement. These findings suggest that strengthening students’ digital skills and fostering positive attitudes toward technology can enhance their participation, motivation, and overall engagement in technological educations. The study provides valuable insights for, department of educations, school administrators, teachers, students and finale future researchers.

Digital Skills; Attitude Toward Technology; Learning Engagement; Computer Systems Servicing; Technical Education

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