Effectiveness of Practical Experiences in Using Digital Pedagogies in Higher Education: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Higher education institutions are trying to give a greater flexibility and individualization, generally through the use of new digital pedagogies. The goal of the meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of a real-world experiences using digital pedagogies in higher education. To that end, the PubMed and Medline databases have been combed for relevant research through December 2021, and the eligible papers were selected using the PRISMA-based selection approach. One compared digital pedagogies to traditional teaching approaches. Various digital pedagogy technologies, such as video tutorials/social media, mobile app/computer software, flipped classroom, and virtual reality/simulation, were applied in this research. As a consequence of the present search, twenty-three research with a total of 1450 participants adopting digital pedagogies for higher education were discovered. The findings advised that higher education stakeholders use an innovative teaching strategy based on digital pedagogies. This integration of digital tools generates an effective learning environment and encourages the self-learning, which enhances the pedagogical performance of students and teachers.