Exploring the Adoption and Utilisation of Digital Tools and Online Learning Platforms among Higher Education Students.

Abstract

The rapid integration of digital technologies into higher education has transformed the learning environment, making digital tools and online learning platforms essential components of academic engagement. This study aims to explore the use of digital tools and online learning platforms among higher education students and examine their role in supporting academic activities. The study employs a convenience sampling technique to select respondents from various higher education institutions. The findings reveal that students extensively utilize a wide range of digital tools and online learning platforms for academic communication, content access, assignment submission, collaborative learning, and examination preparation. The study further indicates that the increasing reliance on digital technologies has enhanced students' accessibility to educational resources, learning flexibility, and overall academic engagement. Keywords: Digital Tools; Online Learning Platforms; Higher Education Students; Digital Learning; Technology Adoption; E-Learning and Academic Engagement.