Paper Details

Name: Sandeep B N & Ravi B C
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume No: 12, Issue No: 2, Year: 2025
Page Number: 317-324
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20607814

ABSTRACT:
Digital literacy has become an essential skill in higher education, shaping how students and educators’ access, interpret, and utilize knowledge in an increasingly technology-driven environment. In Mandya City, Karnataka, the integration of digital tools in colleges and universities presents both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, the adoption of elearning platforms, online resources, and digital communication fosters interactive teaching, enhances student engagement, and expands access to global knowledge. It also provides opportunities for skill development that are crucial for employability in a digital economy. On the other side, the region faces barriers such as uneven access to technology, insufficient digital infrastructure, limited training for faculty, and socio-economic disparities among students.The present study adopts a descriptive research design to analyse the challenges and opportunities of digital literacy in higher education institutions of Mandya. Both primary and secondary data are utilized. Primary data is collected through structured questionnaires and
interviews with a sample of 100 respondents, including students and faculty across selected colleges. A stratified random sampling technique is employed to ensure balanced representation across different institutions and respondent categories. Secondary data is drawn from academic publications, Government reports, and institutional records. Data is
analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.This study provides insights for policy interventions and sustainable educational practices aimed at strengthening digital literacy in Mandya higher education sector.

Keywords: Digital Literacy, Higher Education, Challenges, Opportunities, and Socioeconomic.