Chilean University Students Digital Learning Technology Usage Patterns and Approachesto Learning

摘要

Purpose:This study aims to explore Chilean students'digital technology usage patterns andapproaches to learningDesignlApproach/Methods:We conducted this study in two stages We worked with onesemester learning management systems(LMS),library,and students records data in the firstone.We performed a k-means cluster analysis to identify groups with similar usage patterns.Inthe second stage,we invited students from emerging dusters to participate in group interviews.Thematic analysis was employed to analyze them.Findings:Three groups were identified:ID digital library users/high performers,who adopteddeeper approaches to learning obtained higher marks,and used learning resources to integratematerials and expand understanding 2)LMS and physical library userslmid-performers,whoadopted mainly strategicapproaches obtained marks dlose to average,and used learning resources for studying in an organized manner toget good marks and 3)lower users of LMS andlibrarylmidlow performers,who adopted mainly a surface approach,obtained mid-to-lower-than-averagemarks,and used learning resources for minimum content understanding Originality/Value:We demonstrated the importance of combining learning analytics data withqualitative methods to make sense of digital technology usage patternss approaches to learningare associated with learning resources use.Practical recommendations are presented.