The Role of Academic Library Resources and Teacher Competency in Student Learning Engagement in the Digital Era

Abstract

Effective use of high-quality digital resources and digital technologies has become essential in the present modern academic environment. The main aim of this research was to explore the way new media resource quality, teacher digital competency, and digital technology innovation (with support of digital technology) can enhance knowledge retention and learning engagement. The present study also examined the mediating effect of student learning engagement. For this purpose, this research used quantitative research methodology. A questionnaire was developed on a Likert scale to distribute among students at different institutes in China. This research used simple random samplings to reach respondents. The usable response rate of the study was 65%. Smart PLS 4 was used for the analysis of data. Findings show that new media resource quality, teacher digital competence, and digital technology innovation have a positive effect on engagement. Moreover, student learning engagement has a positive influence on knowledge retention. The mediating effect of student learning engagement was also statistically confirmed. This research adds to the body of knowledge by discussing the mediating role of student learning engagement. Scholars can use these findings in future research.