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Usage of Internet by University Students of Hispanic Countries: Analysis Aimed at Digital Literacy Processes in Higher Education

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José Gómez Galán, José Ángel Martínez López, Cristina Lázaro-Pérez, María del Mar Fernández Martínez, María del Mar Fernández Martínez·2021·European Journal of Contemporary Education
DOI 10.13187/ejced.2021.1.53
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One of several scientific disciplines' significant objectives is to determine the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the academic setting. This research studies the use of ICTs, especially the Internet, by university students in Hispanic countries. The methodology used is descriptive and quantitative, based on data mining, through a validated and highly reliable instrument. The sample was composed of students from six countries (N = 1893). The results show that the primary interests in using ICTs and the Internet are primarily for consuming social networks, obtaining information, and leisure, above and beyond their use for academic and university purposes. This indicates that there is still a lack of sufficient training for the optimal use of these technologies by higher education students. It is urgent to carry out digital literacy processes that allow them to develop a critical sense in using ICTs, nowadays configured as powerful means of communication. Furthermore, this study has been determined that the Hispanic common space has solid cultural roots and everyday practices that lead to quite similar general interests.

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Authors
Galán, J. G., López, J. Á. M., Lázaro-Pérez, C., Martínez, M. D. M. F., & Martínez, M. D. M. F.
Affiliations
  • Ana G. Mendez University System (PR)
  • Universidad de Murcia (ES)
  • Universidad de Huelva (ES)
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European Journal of Contemporary Education
Publisher
Cherkas Global University Press
Published
2021-03-15
Volume
10
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1
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  • 2304-9650 (ISSN-L)
  • 2305-6746
DOI
10.13187/ejced.2021.1.53
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W3168152973
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3
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2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 2
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en
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  • European Journal of Contemporary Education (publishedVersion)
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  • Hispana (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Digital literacy in education
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education and Digital Technologies
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Science and Information Literacy
Keywords
internet use, digital literacy, university students, information and communication technologies, social networks, higher education, ICT training, critical use of technology, cultural practices

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Galán, J. G., López, J. Á. M., Lázaro-Pérez, C., Martínez, M. D. M. F., & Martínez, M. D. M. F. (2021). Usage of Internet by University Students of Hispanic Countries: Analysis Aimed at Digital Literacy Processes in Higher Education. European Journal of Contemporary Education. https://doi.org/10.13187/ejced.2021.1.53