| Title: | Student perceptions of digital tools in language and translation programs : a survey-based case study at the University of Maribor, Slovenia |
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| Authors: | ID Leva, Bernarda (Author)
ID Onič, Tomaž (Author)
ID Todorović, Tadej (Author)
ID Urh, Jurij (Author)
ID Hazemali, David (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Leva_Bernarda_2025.pdf (1,28 MB)
MD5: 78154AB67EEB6DDA2D9B5140BC02D785
 https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15091119
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | This study investigates how students of English Language and Literature Studies and those of Translation at the University of Maribor, Slovenia, perceive and engage with digital tools in academic and language learning contexts. Although students report high levels of confidence in their digital skills and express positive attitudes towards educational technologies, the survey results reveal a significant gap between perceived competence and actual usage. The study identifies the underutilization of institutional tools, limited awareness of resources available, and a reliance on general-purpose search engines rather than academic platforms. These findings highlight the need for improved digital literacy training, structured onboarding, and integration of digital tools into discipline-specific curricula. By focusing on a student population specializing in linguistics and translation in a Central and Eastern European context, this research contributes a localized perspective to broader discussions on digital transformation in higher education. The study offers applicable recommendations for enhancing institutional strategies and supporting students in becoming competent and critical users of educational technology. |
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| Keywords: | digital literacy, educational technology, language learning, higher education, English studies |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Article acceptance date: | 27.08.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 28.08.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-24 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 15, št. 9, št. članka 1119 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-95609  |
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| UDC: | 004.8:37.091.8 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2227-7102 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 250039811 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/educsci15091119 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 30.01.2026 |
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| Views: | 156 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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