De Vita, Katharina ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5030-5588, Wang, Mingchu ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1406-7228, Tan, Liting, Von Schomberg, Lucien ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2299-8812 and Lawlor-Morrison, Natasha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1681-2815 (2023) The role of technology in Higher Education: a double-edged sword. In: XXXIV ISPIM Innovation Conference, 4th - 7th June, 2023, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Abstract

This paper explores the impact of technology on student engagement and belonging among Chinese Direct Entry (CDE) students in the UK Higher Education sector. Using a mixed methods approach, including an online survey and semi-structured interviews, the study focuses on the use of technology and its role in facilitating students' engagement and sense of belonging. The survey was completed by 61 CDE students, while 17 students participated in interviews. The quantitative data analysis showed that students' engagement and self-confidence significantly differed based on language proficiency. The interviews revealed that technology has a complex and multi-faceted role in the academic studies and university life of CDE students. Overall, the study highlights the potential of technology to enhance students' experiences and outcomes in education while also emphasising the importance of cautious implementation to align technology use with educational goals and values.

Item Type:	Conference or Conference Paper (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN: 978‐9526506937
Uncontrolled Keywords:	technology, student engagement, belonging, Higher Education, Chinese students, international students, pedagogy, teaching, learning
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education T Technology > T Technology (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Greenwich Business School Greenwich Business School > School of Business, Operations and Strategy Research and Enterprise Training Unit (RETI)
Last Modified:	07 May 2025 16:06
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50320

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