Integrating Digital Learning Platforms in Higher Education: A Study on The Impact of Virtual Classrooms on Student Engagement and Academic Performance

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@article{1712644,
      author = {Ibrahim Murainah Tunji},
      title = {Integrating Digital Learning Platforms in Higher Education: A Study on The Impact of Virtual Classrooms on Student Engagement and Academic Performance},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {6},
      pages = {606-614},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1712644.pdf},
      abstract = {This study investigated the impact of virtual classroom engagement and digital learning conditions on students? academic performance and virtual learning effectiveness using descriptive survey with questionnaire administered to 249 respondents determined using Yamane?s formula out of which 217 responses were retrieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. Findings from the three model reveal moderate relationship and H01 reveal virtual classroom participation showing a significantly impact on academic performance (? = ?0.179, t = ?3.598, p =0.00 < 0.05), while motivation (? = 0.084, t = 1.631, p = 0.105 > 0.05) and interactive learning experiences (? = ?0.055, t = ?1.118, p = 0.265 > 0.05) showed no significant effects. Also, H02 coefficient of knowledge retention (? = ?0.051, t = ?0.927, p = 0.355 > 0.05), assessment outcomes (? = ?0.015, t = ?0.277, p = 0.782 > 0.05), and learning efficiency (? = 0.013, t = 0.233, p = 0.816 > 0.05) showing no significant influence and whereas H03 digital literacy (? = 0.172, t = 2.385, p = 0.018 < 0.05) and technological preparedness (? = 0.201, t = 2.599, p = 0.010 < 0.05) significantly enhanced virtual learning effectiveness, whereas internet accessibility (? = 0.066, t = 0.911, p = 0.364 > 0.05) did not. The study concludes that while participation, digital literacy, and technological preparedness contribute meaningfully to academic performance and virtual learning effectiveness others do not and recommend that colleges should improve active participation in virtual classrooms, providing continuous digital skills training, and ensuring reliable technological infrastructure.},
      keywords = {Digital learning platforms, virtual classrooms, student engagement, academic performance, higher education, Nigeria},
      month = {December},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712644}
  }