Measuring ICT Literacy and English Performance of Urban Learners

Abstract

The current research aims at indicating the level of ICT literacy and English performance of urban learners. In regard to the ICT literacy, the present study specifically covers students digital literacy, while the English performance includes students English knowledge and skills. Students ICT literacy in regard to access to the internet is currently considered as a prominent skill which helps students to improve their English performance. From a wide range of students background, the current study specializes only in urban learners. To gather the data from those group of learners, qualitative descriptive method, questionnaires, observation, and deep interviews are utilized. A rich data is expected to be gained from a diverse range of participants living in urban area with various economical and educational background, gender, and age. The data analysis shows that students ICT literacy is in the level of accessing information which means they know about and know how to collect and/or retrieve information.Students English knowledge and skills was seen in the level of average and above average. It indicates that the use of computer and internet access relate to the improvement of English performance.