Session 22: Lightning talk: Understanding the experience of digital learning: a study of LJMU MSc international students

Abstract

The rise of digital learning has revolutionized education, providing new avenues for academic growth. This transformation is especially notable for international MSc students in the UK. As technology shapes the learning landscape, it's crucial to understand its impact on students' mental health. This study centers on LJMU's international MSc community, exploring how digital learning influences their mental well-being within the blended learning environment.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has a strategy to challenge itself toward students’ life transformation as evidenced by excellent engagement in teaching and learning experiences, a practical support system, and advocacy for fostering excellent student experience. Subject to this strategy and drive, this proposal explores the digital learning experience and its impact on the mental health of tertiary international students at LJMU, specifically focusing on MSc students.

As an international student, my role as a course representative provided me the opportunity to experience firsthand the struggles international students face engaging with the digital learning experience, the impact, and the LJMU community support. This motivated me to write on this topic. I will be delivering this presentation as an MSc Management and Digital business student, and this proposal is part of my dissertation (The Digital Learning Experience and its Effects on the Mental Health of Tertiary International Students in the UK; A Study on LJMU MSc Students).

The study aims to investigate these effects, identify coping strategies, and enhance support mechanisms. Methodologically, semi-structured interviews will be employed, focusing on students' experiences with digital learning and its mental health implications within the LJMU community.

The findings will not only inform LJMU lecturers on supporting international students but also contribute to fostering an exceptional student experience and supporting communities beyond the curriculum.

Understanding the experience of digital learning: a study of LJMU MSc international students PowerPoint.  Only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.