Impact of Technologies & Co-Curricular Activities on Students’ Academic Achievement at the Undergraduate Level

Abstract

This study examined the impact of technologies and co-curricular activities on students’ academic achievement at the Undergraduate Level. Data on approximately 200 enrolled college and university students from the undergraduate level male and female Class of 2018 who participated in this research study in Karachi, Pakistan. Universities can measure student success through their highest GPA in their exams, whereas colleges measure students’ performance through the highest percentage to measure student academic success. While evidence exists that co-curricular activities benefit student achievement, the relationship between such participation and student learning, as measured by GPA, has not been quantified. This study sought to understand how technologies and co-curricular activities affect students’ academic performance. The findings depict significant positive relationship between co-curricular activities and students’ academic performances and also showed weak impact of technologies on students’ academic performances. Colleges and Universities may contribute to increased student learning through co-curricular activities. To improve student learning, universities should introduce, understand, and implement technologies and co-curricular activities to enhance their students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.