Exploring Mediating Effect of Technology Readiness between Community of Inquiry and Student Digital Competence among Students

Authors

  • Yau’mee Hayati Mohamed Yusof Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Dungun Campus, 23000 Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Noor Hafiza Mohammed Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Dungun Campus, 23000 Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI21.6083

Keywords:

Global Learning, Office Software, Proficiency, Student Digital Competence

Abstract

As office software becomes increasingly integral to academic and professional success in a globalised world. This study investigates the mediating effect of technology readiness between Community of Inquiry (CoI) and student digital competence among students at UiTMCT and seeks the most influential CoI factors towards student digital competence through data collection using questionnaires. Seven hypotheses were developed, and two hypotheses were supported. The mediating variable did not influence the relationship.  Researchers suggested using the same variable with different items adapted from other authors for future research. Thus, improving global office software learning experiences would boost students' digital abilities.

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2024-07-17

How to Cite

Mohamed Yusof, Y. H., & Mohammed, N. H. (2024). Exploring Mediating Effect of Technology Readiness between Community of Inquiry and Student Digital Competence among Students. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 9(SI21), 71–81. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI21.6083

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Technology-related Environment