Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Conceptual Literature
Student engagement stands as a crucial determinant of effective
learning and academic achievement. Engaged students are more likely to exhibit
higher levels of motivation, attentiveness, and enthusiasm, resulting in a deeper grasp
of subject matter and improved overall academic performance. Technology has the
inherent ability to captivate and sustain students' interest through dynamic multimedia
content, interactive simulations, and real-world applications, thereby
potentially elevating engagement levels. Technology-integrated curriculum has been
shown to stimulate cognitive processes such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and
information processing. The interactive nature of digital learning environments
encourages students to analyze complex concepts, evaluate information sources, and
engage in higher-order thinking. Furthermore, technology can facilitate metacognitive
awareness by providing immediate feedback, allowing students to monitor and
regulate their own learning strategies. Technology integration can enhance motivation
through gamification elements, interactive simulations, and multimedia content that
capture students' interest and curiosity. The autonomy granted by technology-
integrated learning environments also aligns with self-determination theory, fostering
a sense of control and ownership over the learning process (Mayank Kulshreshtha,
[Link], 2023).
According to Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology entitled, “
ICT Integration In Education: Incorporation for Teaching & Learning
Improvement,”It stated that the integration of ICT in classroom is getting more
important as it help student in enhancing their collaborative learning skills as well as
developing transversal skills that stimulates social skills, problem solving, self-
reliance, responsibility and the capacity for reflection and initiative. All these
elements are core values that students need to achieve in an active teaching and
learning environment(Ghavifekr et al., 2014).
Moreover, students with different styles of learning: ICT can provide diverse
options for taking in and processing information, making sense of ideas, and
expressing learning. Over 87% of students learn best through visual and tactile
modalities, and ICT can help these students ‘experience’ the information instead of
just reading and hearing it. Mobile devices can also offer programmes (“apps”) that
provide extra support to students with special needs, with features such as simplified
screens and instructions, consistent placement of menus and control features, graphics
combined with text, audio feedback, ability to set pace and level of difficulty,
appropriate and unambiguous feedback, and easy error correction (Dell, A.G. and
Newton, D.A. 2011).
Research Literature
According to the study of Bhat, R.A.2023) entitled “The Impact of
Technology Integration on Student Learning Outcomes: A Comparative Study,” he
stated that there are potential benefits of integrating technology into educational
settings. One of the primary advantages is the enhanced engagement it offers to
students. Interactive multimedia, simulations, and gamified learning platforms have
been shown to captivate learners' attention and foster active participation.
The increased supply of literacy materials and books through educational
apps, search engines, videos, portable technologies, and interactive activities provides
students with a 24/7 learning environment that can contribute to improved
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behaviorally - it can motivate them to spend more effort and time participating in
learning activities.32 Digital learning solutions designed to facilitate collaborative
learning by enhancing interaction among students, for instance through project-based
learning or other joint activities, has been shown to develop synergy, higher-level
thinking, enhance communication skills, hands-on learning, and an increased
awareness of self-motivated and -directed learning (UNICEF, 2021).
The Effects of Technology-Integrated Curriculum on Student Engagement and
Outcomes
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University 44(8):1338- 1347
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Ghavifekr, S., Abd Razak, A.Z., Ghani, M.F.A., Ran, N.Y., Meixi, Y.
& Tengyue, Z. (2014). ICT Integration In Education: Incorporation
for Teaching & Learning Improvement. Malaysian Online Journal of
Educational Technology (MOJET),2 (2), 24-46.
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