EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS ON STUDENTS CREATIVITY AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN SELF FINANCING COLLEGES IN PALAKAD

The rapid integration of digital technologies in higher education has increased the importance of students’ digital competencies for meaningful learning outcomes. The present study examines the influence of Digital Literacy Skills on students’ creativity and academic engagement in self-financing colleges in Palakkad. Using an exploratory and descriptive research design, primary data were collected from 150 college students through a structured questionnaire. Mean analysis, multiple regression, and correlation techniques were employed for data analysis.