The nexus between teacher trainees’ digital literacy and online learning motivation

Purpose – This study examined the relationship between levels of digital literacy and the online learning motivation (OLM) of teacher trainees across various factors. Design/methodology/approach – This investigation utilized a quantitative research approach. The sample was selected through a purposi...

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Main Authors: Md. Meraz Ahmed, Merine Sultana, Md. Rokonuzzaman, Md. Kamal Hossain
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Language:English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:AAOU Journal
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Online Access:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/AAOUJ-01-2024-0004/full/pdf
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description Purpose – This study examined the relationship between levels of digital literacy and the online learning motivation (OLM) of teacher trainees across various factors. Design/methodology/approach – This investigation utilized a quantitative research approach. The sample was selected through a purposive method and consisted of 485 teacher trainees from the School of Education at Bangladesh Open University (BOU). Participants' digital literacy and OLM were assessed using validated five-point Likert scale questionnaires, consisting of 17 items for digital literacy and six items for OLM. The collection of data was conducted via a cross-sectional survey. Descriptive analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, exploratory factor analysis, t-test and ANOVA were employed for the purpose of data analysis. Findings – The findings demonstrated that teacher trainees possessed sufficient digital literacy and OLM concerning the specified variables. Furthermore, there was a significant correlation between digital literacy and OLM. BOU can evaluate all of these findings to make a rational decision regarding the development of its teacher education programs. Originality/value – This exploratory study has yielded significant insights into the demographic characteristics, computer and internet skills, virtual learning skills and OLM of teacher trainees, thereby enhancing the existing body of knowledge in this field.
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spelling doaj-art-a8d9f7f10e1c4a31a72ec28c978c27b02025-08-20T03:21:31ZengEmerald PublishingAAOU Journal1858-34312414-69942025-05-01201405310.1108/AAOUJ-01-2024-0004The nexus between teacher trainees’ digital literacy and online learning motivationMd. Meraz Ahmed0Merine Sultana1Md. Rokonuzzaman2Md. Kamal Hossain3School of Education, Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur, BangladeshSchool of Education, Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur, BangladeshDepartment of Agricultural Extension Education, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, BangladeshDepartment of Business Administration, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, BangladeshPurpose – This study examined the relationship between levels of digital literacy and the online learning motivation (OLM) of teacher trainees across various factors. Design/methodology/approach – This investigation utilized a quantitative research approach. The sample was selected through a purposive method and consisted of 485 teacher trainees from the School of Education at Bangladesh Open University (BOU). Participants' digital literacy and OLM were assessed using validated five-point Likert scale questionnaires, consisting of 17 items for digital literacy and six items for OLM. The collection of data was conducted via a cross-sectional survey. Descriptive analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, exploratory factor analysis, t-test and ANOVA were employed for the purpose of data analysis. Findings – The findings demonstrated that teacher trainees possessed sufficient digital literacy and OLM concerning the specified variables. Furthermore, there was a significant correlation between digital literacy and OLM. BOU can evaluate all of these findings to make a rational decision regarding the development of its teacher education programs. Originality/value – This exploratory study has yielded significant insights into the demographic characteristics, computer and internet skills, virtual learning skills and OLM of teacher trainees, thereby enhancing the existing body of knowledge in this field.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/AAOUJ-01-2024-0004/full/pdfDigital literacyOnline learning motivationTeacher traineesBangladesh Open University
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AAOU Journal
Digital literacy
Online learning motivation
Teacher trainees
Bangladesh Open University
title The nexus between teacher trainees’ digital literacy and online learning motivation
title_full The nexus between teacher trainees’ digital literacy and online learning motivation
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title_short The nexus between teacher trainees’ digital literacy and online learning motivation
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Online learning motivation
Teacher trainees
Bangladesh Open University
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