Smart Learning Technologies Impact Student Engagement and Satisfaction in Tunisian Higher Education Institutions

Research conducted by University of Jendouba has shed light on the factors influencing student engagement and satisfaction with smart learning technology (SLT) in Tunisian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The study aimed to understand the relationships between student engagement, trust, and satisfaction with SLT, while also examining the moderating role of ethical perceptions. The research used a structural equation modeling approach and surveyed 422 students across four HEIs, gathering data on their level of engagement with SLT, level of trust with e-learning Mentor (ELM), satisfaction with ELMs, and ethical considerations.

Key Takeaways:

• The study found that students' engagement with SLT was influenced by perceived usefulness (b = .42), e-trust (b = .84), perceived ease of use (b = .35), and satisfaction (b = .38).
• Ethical perception moderated some relationships, strengthening the effect of e-trust on engagement (b = .0918, p = .045) and magnifying the effect of satisfaction on engagement (b = .1091, p = .021).
• The study highlights the importance of considering both technological benefits and ethical perceptions of students for the responsible implementation of SLT to support student engagement and academic achievement.
• An integrated framework is provided for educators and policymakers to consider the evolution of education.
• The research suggests that students' ethical perceptions are critical to informing their engagement processes with SLT.
• The study found that students from a wide variety of academic disciplines were surveyed, making the findings relevant to various fields of study.

Statistics:

• 422 students were surveyed across four HEIs.
• The online survey was administered between March and May 2024.
• The study found that students' engagement with SLT was influenced by perceived usefulness (b = .42), e-trust (b = .84), perceived ease of use (b = .35), and satisfaction (b = .38).
• Ethical perception moderated some relationships, strengthening the effect of e-trust on engagement (b = .0918, p = .045) and magnifying the effect of satisfaction on engagement (b = .1091, p = .021).

Sources:

• Exploring the impact of smart learning technologies on student engagement, e-trust, and satisfaction in higher education institutions: the moderating role of ethical perceptions. Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research, 2025, 14(1): 1-22.
• University of Jendouba Researchers Describe Recent Advances in Education (Exploring the impact of smart learning technologies on student engagement, e-trust, and satisfaction in higher education institutions: the moderating role of ethical ...). Education Letter. October 22, 2025; p 844.