Exploring Digital Curation’s Role in Enhancing Student Engagement in Open Distance Learning among Gen Z

Nik Rozilaini Wan Mohamed, Nurazree Mahmud and Ahmad Fadly Arham
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Nik Rozilaini Wan Mohamed: Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Melaka Bandaraya, Malaysia
Nurazree Mahmud: Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, 110, Off Jalan Hang Tuah, 75350 Melaka, Malaysia
Ahmad Fadly Arham: Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, 110, Off Jalan Hang Tuah, 75350 Melaka, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 10, 4842-4852

Abstract: This qualitative case study investigates how digital curation impacts student engagement in Open Distance Learning (ODL) environments, focusing on Gen Z learners. Through semi-structured interviews and participant observations, the study explores how behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and agentic engagement patterns are shaped by curated digital content. The findings offer insights into how digital curation supports the unique learning preferences of Gen Z, a generation known for its comfort with technology and need for interactive, engaging content. Recommendations are provided for educators aiming to optimize digital curation strategies to enhance academic engagement and success among Gen Z learners. This qualitative case study examines how digitally curation course materials influences student participation in Open Distance Learning education programs aimed at Generation Z. This study applies semi-structured interviews and observations explored how Gen Z involvement was gathered by curated digital resources. The finding identifies the insights emerged around how digital curation accommodates Generation Z’s strengths with technology and necessity for interactive content that maintains focus. The finding recommendations advise educators to maximize digital selection approaches to heighten academic commitment and accomplishment among learners from Generation Z.

Date: 2024
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