THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES ON LEARNING OUTCOMES IN INFORMATICS EDUCATION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON DIGITAL COMPETENCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Autors/ores

  • Guler Mammadhuseyn gizi Asadova PhD Student, Nakhchivan Teachers' Institute, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i2.6509

Paraules clau:

electronic learning resources, informatics education, digital learning competence, quasi-experimental design, Mann-Whitney U Test, MANOVA, academic achievement

Resum

This study empirically examines the impact of structured electronic resources (ER) on student achievement, digital learning competence, and engagement in undergraduate informatics education. Using a quasi-experimental design with an experimental group (n=23) and a control group (n=22), the research involved the experimental group utilizing a curated ER package, including interactive coding platforms (e.g., Repl.it), algorithm simulations (e.g., AlgoViz), and virtual laboratories, while the control group followed traditional textbook-based methods. Data were collected through pre/post-tests on programming knowledge, a practical problem-solving task, a Digital Learning Competence Scale (DLCS), and an engagement survey. Mann-Whitney U tests revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in post-test scores (U=145, p=.008) and learning engagement (U=138, p=.012). Multivariate analysis (MANOVA) confirmed an overall significant difference in learning outcome profiles between the groups (Wilks' Λ= .72, p=.004). Additionally, the self-assessment dimension of digital competence was found to be a significant predictor of academic success. The findings demonstrate that interactive electronic resources robustly support knowledge acquisition, motivation, and digital competence in informatics education, forming a pedagogical foundation for digital transformation.

 

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  • Guler Mammadhuseyn gizi Asadova, PhD Student, Nakhchivan Teachers' Institute, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

    Guler Mammadhuseyn gizi Asadova is a PhD student at the Faculty of Nature and Arts, Nakhchivan Teachers' Institute, Azerbaijan. Her research focuses on using electronic resources in teaching informatics as a means of enhancing the professional development of future teachers.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2359-7910

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2026-01-31

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Vol. 13 Núm. 2 (2026)

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