What factors matter the most in adolescent students' digital reading performance

What is it about?

In today's tech-focused world, being able to read well on digital devices is super important because more and more people are reading online instead of on paper. This study looked at over 200,000 students from 31 countries to figure out what helps teenagers read better on screens. They found that things like how much students like reading and how they approach reading (like using strategies to understand better) mattered the most for how well they read digitally. While things like having good tech in schools and a student's background also played a part, they weren't as important. These results are useful for improving how we teach digital reading to high school students.

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Why is it important?

Understanding the findings of this research is crucial as it challenges conventional beliefs by highlighting that certain factors, such as technology resources, may not have as significant an impact on digital reading performance among adolescents as previously thought. By identifying factors like metacognitive reading strategies and reading self-concept as more influential in determining digital reading proficiency, our research provides a novel perspective that can reshape how educators approach digital literacy instruction. These insights are valuable for guiding more targeted educational interventions, promoting a deeper understanding of the complexities of digital reading skills, and fostering a more nuanced conversation about the factors that truly matter in enhancing students' abilities to read effectively in a digital environment.

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