SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities [SICASH]
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SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities is organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the annual research multi-conference of the faculty.
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Publication Open Access The Impact of Digital Learning Readiness on Academic Performance and Student Engagement in Sri Lanka(Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Nuwanthika, W. A. N.; Thathsarani, U.S.The rapid shift to virtual learning settings has unveiled disparities in preparedness, involvement, and scholarly performance among Sri Lankan government university undergraduate students. This study investigates the impact of Digital Learning Readiness (DLR), Teacher Support (TS), Perceived Usefulness (PU), and Motivation (MDL) on Student Engagement (ENG) and Academic Performance (AP). The general aim is to develop and validate a structural model that explains the mechanisms by which psychological and environmental factors lead to academic performance in online learning contexts. Quantitative research design was employed. A standardized questionnaire was completed by 301 undergraduate students sampled through simple random sampling across ten government universities. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) supplemented by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Reliability and validity were tested using Cronbach's alpha, Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Composite Reliability (CR),and fit indices for the model through SPSS and SmartPLS. Greater digital learning readiness strongly facilitates student motivation, engagement, and academic achievement. Perceived digital tool usefulness mediates the influence of readiness on academic performance to some extent. Motivation and engagement also have central mediating roles. Support from teachers has a positive impact on motivation, which reinforces student engagement. The study confirms that digital readiness, motivational factors, perceived technology usefulness, and supportive pedagogy are integrated to influence academic performance in digital learning settings. The results have theoretical and practical suggestions for increasing the efficiency of digital learning in the higher education system of Sri Lanka.Publication Open Access The Effect of TPACK on ESL Learners' Performance: An Investigation of Teacher Competency in Technology Integration in the Colombo District(School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Colombage, L.U.; Abeywickrama,K.R.W. K.H.Given the growing use of technology in education, it is essential to comprehend how Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) contributes to teachers’ successful learning. This study investigates how the TPACK of secondary-level English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers affects the performance of ESL students byanalysing data gathered from secondary-level ESL teachers in seven schools in the Colombo District using a mixed method approach.
