Correlational Study on Exposure to Technology, Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Generation Z Learners in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Abstract

Technological progress has influenced the way students acquire knowledge and learn. Conversely, the Internet expedites access to information technology across several domains, hence enhancing productivity and conserving time. In particular, innovative approaches to education and learning emphasize the significance of online technology. This is especially crucial for Generation Z (or "Gen Z"), as they are primarily focused on doing rapid searches for information and getting their knowledge from the Internet. However, Learning Styles (LS) express the understanding that each student has a unique way of learning. The preferred method through which a learner takes in, processes, understands and remembers knowledge is referred to as their learning style. The study aims to determine and find out the degree of technological exposure of Gen Z learners, the types of LS of Gen Z learners, and the equal academic accomplishment of Gen Z learners. Initially, the questionnaire data were collected from college students of Andaman Nicobar Island. The 525 students were selected through a simple random sampling technique. It also finds the influence of experience to knowledge and LS on the academic realization of Gen Z learners. This study is analysed on SPSS software, the performed tests are descriptive examination, Pearson correlation, multiple correlation, MANOVA, ANOVA, Chi-square test, and t-test. This investigation showed that there is an important connection between Technology Exposure (TE), LS and academic achievement. The TE and LS of z-learners do not have any influence on the academic attainment of Gen Z learners respectively.