Impact of Digital Divide on Students’ Academic Performance at Higher Level
Keywords:
Digital divide, Information Communication Technologies, Academic performance, Stages of Digital Divide.Abstract
This study examines how the digital divide impact students’ academic performance at high
level. The objectives of the study were to examine the impact of the digital divide on
students’ academic performance at a higher level and to determine the extent to which
students have access to essential digital resources. The study surveyed 337 students from 3
public and 3 private institutions using a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive
and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Data analysis revealed that students'
access to technology, online learning environment, engagement, participation, support, and
assistance significantly affect academic performance. Most students agreed that these factors
impacted their academic performance at higher educInformation Communication Technologies, Academic
performance, Stages of Digital Divide.
