Authors : Chanbopheak Nguon; Dhakir Abbas Ali

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25sep245

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Abstract : The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a critical driver in enhancing teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness in higher education. The government of Cambodia and universities have made significant strides in adopting ICT, yet challenges remain in ensuring equitable access, digital literacy, and effective pedagogical use of technology. This study investigates the influence of ICT skills on students’ educational achievement in Cambodian public higher education institutions. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to students across three public universities. Out of 384 questionnaires distributed, 326 valid responses were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, reliability testing, and regression analysis. The findings reveal that ICT skills significantly and positively influence students’ educational achievement, explaining 20.4% of the variance in outcomes. Students with higher ICT skills demonstrate stronger engagement with academic resources, problem- solving capacity, and overall performance. These results align with global research emphasizing the importance of ICT in bridging learning gaps and preparing students for digitalized academic and professional environments. The study underscores the need for higher education institutions to integrate ICT training into curricula and provide supportive infrastructures to enhance digital competencies. The implications extend to policymakers and educators, highlighting that fostering ICT proficiency is essential not only for academic success but also for preparing graduates to meet the demands of an increasingly knowledge-driven economy.

Keywords : Educational Achievement, ICT Skills, Digital Transformation, Student Engagement, Cambodian Higher Education.

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