GenZ’s Perspective: Digital Learning and Skills Development During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Lela Lestari (), Annisa Yasmin, Dea Nurita and Muhammad Zaenal Abidin
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Lela Lestari: Universitas Diponegoro, Vocational School
Annisa Yasmin: Universitas Diponegoro, Vocational School
Dea Nurita: Universitas Diponegoro, Vocational School
Muhammad Zaenal Abidin: Universitas Diponegoro, Vocational School

A chapter in Proceedings of the BISTIC Business Innovation Sustainability and Technology International Conference (BISTIC 2022), 2023, pp 27-35 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of Generation Z students on the use of digital technology to develop skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative research used data collection techniques through semi-structured interviews with six Generation Z students who are preparing for their future working life. The results of the study found that Generation Z considered digital technology to have a significant role for them to develop skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through independent learning, they try to develop their skills by utilizing smartphones and digital media in the form of Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, online courses, websites, as well as participating in webinars which are often held during the pandemic. They are made easier by the flexibility of place and time during the pandemic. They can easily gain knowledge to develop skills in their respective fields from anywhere and anytime.

Keywords: GenZ; skills; digital technology; individual learning; digital learning; mobile learning; digital media; COVID-19 pandemic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-178-4_4

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