THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL METHODS

The surge in Internet-connected mobile devices and media availability has heightened students' fascination with technology. This has prompted considerable attention from the research community toward understanding the correlation between media/technology usage and academic performance, along with metrics such as student engagement and self-initiated learning. Improving students' self-regulation abilities is preferable to prohibiting or restricting technology use if lack of self-control and technology-enabled multitasking behavior are indicators of academic achievement. Additionally, a specific sort of media and technology has been the focus of the majority of studies in literature. The precise influence of diverse media types on academic success remains ambiguous, necessitating further investigation into the impact of various media consumption and technological practices on academic achievement. This quantitative research endeavors to scrutinize the correlation between academic success and the utilization of media and technology among university students. Additionally, it seeks to delve into the association between student engagement, self-directed learning, and their consequential impact.