The influence of digital literacy onStudents’ independent language learning

Abstract

The ability to make use internet aminities is often called as digital literacy. This kind of competency has been understood as motivation, knowledge, skill, and attitude in using digital gadgets effectively; such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and dekstop PCs. This study examined the relationship between digital literacy and student’s independent language learning. This research applied quantitative approach. The population of this research is the students of Universitas Islam Indonesia that have taken General English class in the first semester. The research’s primary data was collected by closed questionnaire, and supported by structured interviews (by 90% response rate). Meanwhile, the sampling technique used is purposive random sampling, and data analysis method used is Pearson Product Moment’s corelative coefision and regression analysis. The result revealed significant positive influence of digital literacy types on students’ level in independent language learning.