Transforming Media Pedagogy: Learning and Skills Acquisition Among Students in Indian Higher Education

Abstract

The proliferation of digital technologies and the abrupt shift to online learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped pedagogical models in higher education, especially within media and communication disciplines. This study explores how innovations in pedagogy—through online and blended learning approaches—are influencing learning outcomes, skill acquisition, and employability among media students in India. Drawing upon mixed-methods data from a stratified sample of over 400 learners, and supported by theoretical frameworks like the Constructivist Learning Theory and Technology Acceptance Model, the research reveals a strong positive correlation between teaching competence, content quality, digital infrastructure, and student outcomes. This paper collates original survey results, statistical findings, and literature-backed discussions from the thesis to illustrate how online media education is evolving to meet the needs of a digitally transforming society..