Research demonstrates how digital communication enhances student motivation in Nigerian tertiary education, suggesting significant shifts in academic discourse practices.
Key Points
The study finds an increasing overlap between informal digital communication and traditional academic language, improving student motivation and engagement.
Key evidence indicates that familiar digital linguistic forms enhance inclusivity and participation among students and lecturers.
Analysis of classroom discourse, social media, and examination scripts provides insights into how digital discourse affects academic writing practices.
These findings highlight the need for a balanced approach to incorporating digital communication while maintaining academic standards and language proficiency.
Cite This Study
Blessing Chinelo Nwagbara (2025) studied this question.