테크놀로지 활용 수업이 대학생의 디지털 리터러시 역량과 학습 몰입에 미치는 효과: 패션디자인학과 SW융합 수업을 중심으로

The Effects of Technology-Based Classes on College Students’ Digital Literacy Competency and Learning Engagement: Focusing on SW Convergence Classes in the Department of Fashion Design

Background/Objectives: This study examined to examine the impact of a technologyintegrated software (SW) convergence course on university students majoring in fashion design, focusing on learning engagement, learner interaction, and digital literacy. The research was conducted at a small- to medium-sized private university in South Korea, which has a growing interest in incorporating digital competencies into traditional design education. Methods: The course was designed to integrate advanced ICT tools, including big data analysis, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), metaverse platforms, and AI-based image generation, within fashion education. Teaching methods were based on project-based learning and active learning strategies to promote student participation and collaboration. To measure changes in student outcomes, a pre- and post-test design was employed. The collected data were analyzed using paired-sample t-tests to determine statistical significance. Results: The results showed that emotional engagement significantly increased after the course. Digital literacy improved to a statistically significant degree. However, although not statistically significant, behavioral engagement, cognitive engagement, and learner interaction showed positive upward trends. Conclusion/Implications: The findings suggest that incorporating ICT into fashion education can meaningfully enhance emotional engagement and digital literacy. Future studies should include larger and diverse samples, apply long-term evaluations, and adopt qualitative methods, such as interviews and portfolio reviews. Furthermore, customized strategies should address the educational needs of adult learners and international students in higher education.