Digital Literacy Skills of Undergraduate Students in The Faculty of Education, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University

Abstract

Purpose: 1) To study the level of digital literacy skills and 2) To study the digital literacy problems among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University.

Methodology: This is a quantitative research study. The sample group consisted of 318 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University. The research instrument was a questionnaire comprising basic information of the respondents, the students' level of digital literacy, and problems related to digital literacy among students in the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University. Data was collected over a period of one month, and 350 questionnaires were returned. Data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

Findings: Students' overall digital literacy level was very high (Mean  = 4.51). Regarding digital understanding, students recognized the systematic storage and retrieval of information (Mean = 4.54). In terms of digital access, students accessed information without violating the privacy of others (Mean = 4.57). Regarding digital use, students used social media consciously, ethically, and appropriately for its intended purpose (Mean = 4.57 and 4.57). However, overall problems related to digital literacy were at a moderate level (Mean = 2.80), with the majority indicating a learning approach that emphasized theory over practical application of technology (Mean = 2.89).

Applications of this study: The research findings reflect students' ability to appropriately and effectively use modern tools, equipment, and technology, encompassing learning, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking, as well as their ability to adapt to continuous technological changes.