The Framework of Digital Learning Capacity for Digital Natives

Abstract

Digital capacity is of vital importance for the digital natives to live in both physical and virtual world. However, seldom research on digital learning capacity could be found in literature. This paper aims to investigate the framework of digital learning capacity for digital natives and the status of Chinese students' digital learning capacity according to a proposed digital learning capacity framework. A Digital Learning Capacity Questionnaire (DLCQ) was developed according to the proposed framework of digital learning capacity. Based on the survey results and analysis of data, a 4-factor 10-subscale questionnaire was validated. The relationship of each subscales was discussed and the status of digital learning capacity for Chinese students was reported.