Enhancing Digital Literacy as an Imperative Necessity for Academic Excellence and Lifelong Learning

Abstract

The paper aims to present the necessity of enhancing digital literacy for academic excellence, lifelong learning and growth among college students in Nagaland. It is conducted to discover their awareness of digital literacy, accessibility to digital tools, availability of facilities, and usage of e-resources and digital platforms for academic purposes among students in the state’s capital Kohima and students in Phek district with less accessibility to advanced facilities. It is found that there is no stark difference between them. However, there are a few variations in aspects regarding their preference for using e-resources and digital platforms, hands-on experience with digital tools, and computer skills. It is ascertained that students exposed to more facilities and opportunities stand a better chance of learning, growing and excelling in life. Students are increasingly demanding to install more digital tools in the classrooms and incorporate them in curricular activities. Thus, the students feel that enhancing digital literacy is an imperative necessity for academic excellence, lifelong learning and growth in all aspects of life.