Impact of Technology-enabled Project-based Learning on Students' Skill Acquisition in Higher Education in view of NEP: An Empirical Study

Abstract

The New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was developed to modify the Indian educational system to meet the needs of the twenty-first century. The revised assessments expanded learning opportunities, and emphasis on curriculum and pedagogy changes are the main goals of the new policy. In light of NEP, the purpose of this research is to investigate how technology-enhanced project-based learning affects student motivation in higher education. The integration of technology-enabled project-based learning affects student motivation while achieving life skill-based learning outcomes, and this classroom-based empirical research explores and analyses how this impact occurs. This study examines how well the PBL approach works for teaching life skills to undergraduate students in SFL (School for Life) classes during the first semester of the academic year 2022–2023. The study uses quantitative analysis to ensure a valid interpretation of student feedback. The data of 200 students have been collected and thereupon regression model has been developed to test the impact of the key factors of project-based learning that are contributing to the motivation of learning among the students in higher education. The application of technology-enabled project-based learning revealed higher motivation toward lifelong learning among learners.