A systematic review of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on student motivation : researchers’ reflections on a selected higher education institution (HEIs)
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Purpose
Through the review of several journal articles on the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and how it impacts students’ motivation to continue with their studies or to drop out of their academic program, this study aims to review the literature on the impact of ICTs on student motivation at a university.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is based on a systematic literature review steered by the PRISMA guidelines. This paper uses both Durban University of Technology subscription-based and publicly available papers. The research articles examined were published between 2018 and 2023 in Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect.
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Reviewed literature bespeaks that ICTs can increase student motivation by enhancing interactive, engaging and individualized learning. Digital technologies that engage students and offer a more engaging learning environment include instructional apps, online simulations and multimedia content. Using ICTs may be useful in lowering university dropout rates.
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The systematic review yielded valuable insights for both academic research and real-world applications in education regarding the Durban University of Technology. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between ICTs and student motivation.
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Nhleko, N.N., Aroba, O.J. and Chisita, C.T. 2024. A systematic review of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on student motivation: researchers’ reflections on a selected higher education institution (HEIs). Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication: 1-24. doi:10.1108/GKMC-03-2024-0129
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10.1108/GKMC-03-2024-0129