Impact of Digital Information on Teachers' Work Performance in Distance Learning

Author(s) : Syed Alamdar Hasnain Naqvi ,Muhammad Zafar Iqbal

Abstract:

The present study investigated the impact of Digital Information (PDI) on teachers' Work Performance (WP) within the framework of distance education. A cross-sectional survey employing a quantitative methodology was undertaken to assess the Professional Happiness and Work Performance of teacher associated with the Virtual University Islamabad and Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. A stratified sampling approach was employed to get feedback from a total of 237 educators. This was achieved by the distribution of two online self-administered surveys, which specifically targeted the topics of DI and WP. Both instruments employed a 6-point semantic difference scale. The conceptualization of DI was based on the idea of digital education proposed by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). The study investigated several aspects such as the manipulation and administration of digital tools, platforms, software, and services, as well as a comprehensive comprehension of digital data. In the present study, the WP metric was constructed based on an extensive review of scholarly literature. This measure encompasses seven primary categories, including Teaching Learning Process, Innovative practices, Teacher Quality, Communication, Task Performance, Learning Resources, and Job Functions. The data analyses conducted in this study encompassed a range of statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics, reliability checks, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The reliability of the assessment instruments was established by calculating Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, which yielded a value of .917 for all dimensions. The study adhered to rigorous ethical protocols, which encompassed obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring the confidentiality of collected data. The objective of this study was to examine the intricate connection between digital information and its impact on the quality and effectiveness of instruction in distance learning settings.
Keywords: Digital Information, Distance Learning, Work Performance, Digital Literacy, Online Education