Assessing Digital Media Devices Use for Learning and Teaching in Media Studies: A Case Study of Daystar University

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dc.contributor.authorNgure, Harrison N.
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-01T13:24:06Z
dc.date.available2024-10-01T13:24:06Z
dc.date.issued2023-10
dc.descriptionMaster of Arts In Communication
dc.description.abstractDigital media devices are essential higher education learning tools in the wake of technological evolution leading to pedagogical shifts. The purpose of the research was to investigate digital media device apps use in media studies, DMDs use in learning and teaching, and the challenges involved with using the devices. Connectivism learning theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model guided the study. The study's sample size was 241 students for survey, 24 students for focus group discussions, and 10 instructors selected for interviews. The study revealed that 15.7% of Daystar University media studies students owned laptops, while 68.2% utilized smartphones. Tablet PCs ownership was 11.4% of the respondents, while 4.7% owned Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs). Features considered for adoption and use include screen size, battery life, camera resolution, computing capability, storage capacity, affordability, dependability, durability, and availability. The findings indicated both students and teachers use DMDs for Media Studies. Digital media devices (DMDs) play a crucial role in communication, content creation, and collaboration. According to the findings, there was a negative correlation between demographic variables and DMD adoption factors among Daystar University media students. Universities should prioritize modernization of digital systems, acquisition of modern equipment, enhancing of online teaching methods, and incorporation of student perspectives. The study recommends a research initiative to promote laptop and smartphone ownership among Daystar University students.
dc.description.sponsorshipDaystar University, School of Communication
dc.identifier.citationNgure, Harrison N. (2023). Assessing Digital Media Devices Use for Learning and Teaching in Media Studies: A Case Study of Daystar University. Daystar University, School of Communication
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5263
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDaystar University, School of Communication
dc.subjecthigher education learning tools
dc.subjectDigital media devices
dc.subjectmedia studies
dc.subjectdigital media device apps
dc.titleAssessing Digital Media Devices Use for Learning and Teaching in Media Studies: A Case Study of Daystar University
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