AN EXPLORATION OF ICT ON SELF-REGULATED LEARNING

The investigator made an attempt to study the influence of ICT on self-regulated learning among higher secondary school students of Malappuram district. The study is carried out on a representative sample of 100 higher secondary school students of Malappuram district using stratified random sampling method. Survey method was adopted. A questionnaire on ICT usage with special reference to self-regulated learning prepared by the investigator was the tool used for data collection. Percentage Analysis and Test of significance difference between means were the statistical techniques used in the study. As we are living in the digital era, students should be tech savvy in all areas of learning. One of the main aims of ICT is to make the students self-competent and confident users who can use the basic knowledge and skills acquired to assist them in their daily lives. Self-regulated learning, being an independent learning ability in students they should be aware of using all the available techniques related with technology. Hence, the present study is preferred.