Volume 13, Issue 8 (August 2026), Pages: 68-73

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 Original Research Paper

Application of digital learning resources and student engagement: A case study at a state university campus in the Philippines

 Author(s): 

Cecilia M. Franco ¹, Marissa Tarrayo Aquino ², Angelo R. Santos ^3, *

 Affiliation(s):

¹College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
²College of Criminal Justice and Sciences, Northwest Samar State University, Calbayog City, Philippines
³College of Management and Business Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7460-2624

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https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.08.007

 Abstract

This study examined the application of digital learning resources and their relationship with student engagement at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology–Gabaldon Campus. Using a descriptive-correlational case study design, the study focused on digital access, frequency of digital resource use, perceived effectiveness, attitudes toward technology use, and self-perceived digital competence. Data were collected from 98 higher education learners using a validated survey questionnaire. The results showed that respondents frequently used external digital resources, particularly video tutorials, mobile applications, and web-based materials, while institutional learning platforms were used less frequently. Digital resources were perceived as effective in supporting comprehension, motivation, and learning engagement. Correlation results indicated that digital access and frequency of digital resource use were positively associated with engagement, whereas age and gender showed no significant relationship. The findings suggest that, within the selected campus context, engagement in digitally supported learning is influenced more by access conditions and the actual use of digital resources than by demographic characteristics. The study highlights the need to strengthen digital infrastructure, improve the usability of institutional platforms, and provide structured support for digital competence development. Because the study was limited to one campus and a small sample, the findings should be interpreted as context-specific evidence rather than general conclusions for higher education as a whole.

 © 2026 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

Digital learning resources, Student engagement, Digital access, Digital competence, Platform usability

 Article history

Received 28 March 2026, Received in revised form 9 July 2026, Accepted 11 August 2026

 Acknowledgment

No Acknowledgment. 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

The study involved human participants through a survey questionnaire. The research was reported to the Research Department Office of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained from all respondents prior to data collection. No personally identifiable information was collected, and all responses were treated with strict confidentiality. The data were used solely for academic research purposes. 

 Citation:

Franco CM, Aquino MT, and Santos AR (2026). Application of digital learning resources and student engagement: A case study at a state university campus in the Philippines. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(8): 68-73

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