Impact of Virtual Collaboration Skills on Students’ Engagement and Academic Performance at University Level

Abstract

This study explores the impact of virtual collaboration skills on student engagement and academic performance in Pakistani universities, particularly in Lahore. The research used a stratified sampling technique to select 500 students from public and private universities. Three adapted questionnaires measured students' virtual collaboration skills (α=.91), engagement (α=.93), and academic performance (α=.88). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results revealed a moderate positive relationship between virtual collaboration skills and classroom engagement (r=.61) and academic performance (r=.65). The study identified virtual collaboration skills as significant predictor of student’s engagement and academic performance at university level. It also suggested incorporating virtual collaboration into university curricula and creating effective learning environments to improve student engagement and performance. Recommendations include offering specialized training for virtual collaboration skills and monitoring the success of collaborative projects.