DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL LITERACY OF UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA STUDENTS

Abstract

Digital literacy in education is an essential skill in today's technological era, enabling students to access, utilize, and comprehend information digitally. This literacy encompasses the ability to use technological tools such as computers and the internet, as well as critical skills in evaluating and using information from digital sources. In distance education, digital literacy is crucial for supporting independent, collaborative, and effective learning using various digital resources, as well as preparing students to face the challenges of an increasingly technology-dependent workforce. This study sampled students from Universitas Terbuka (UT) participating in web-based tutorials (Tuweb) in the regencies of Maros, North Luwu, Tana Toraja, and Wajo, who were enrolled in mathematics-related courses. The research analyzed the relationship between digital literacy (X1), socioeconomic conditions (X2), and factors supporting digital literacy (X3) on academic achievement (Y) using Pearson correlation. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire distributed via Google Form to 200 respondents, with 190 responses being processable, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously, the variables: digital literacy (X1), socioeconomic conditions (X2), and factors supporting digital literacy (X3) do not significantly correlate with the learning outcome variable (Y). However, partially, each X variable significantly correlates both with the Y variable and among the X variables.