Digital Learning Experiences of Recently Arrived Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Students in Western Sydney, Australia
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    This qualitative research investigates the digital learning experiences of eight culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) university students who arrived in Australia between 2019 and 2023 and completed their secondary education in Western Sydney during the pandemic period. Using semi-structured in-depth interviews, the study explores how digital learning shaped the students’ educational journeys. More specifically, this study aims to understand how CALD students built digital confidence and resilience while navigating challenges related to digital learning and adapting to life in a new country. The dataset includes anonymised interview transcripts in text format, along with basic metadata such as interview dates and de-identified participant background details. No audio or video recordings are included in the stored files. The interview transcripts are based on 30 minutes to one-hour individual semi-structured interview with eight recently arrived CALD university students. This dataset cannot be published openly due to ethical restrictions. To discuss the project, please contact Dr Azadeh Motevali Zadeh Ardakani A.Ardakani@westernsydney.edu.au ORCID 0000-0001-6685-3418


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      Data publication title Digital Learning Experiences of Recently Arrived Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Students in Western Sydney, Australia
    • Description

      This qualitative research investigates the digital learning experiences of eight culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) university students who arrived in Australia between 2019 and 2023 and completed their secondary education in Western Sydney during the pandemic period. Using semi-structured in-depth interviews, the study explores how digital learning shaped the students’ educational journeys. More specifically, this study aims to understand how CALD students built digital confidence and resilience while navigating challenges related to digital learning and adapting to life in a new country. The dataset includes anonymised interview transcripts in text format, along with basic metadata such as interview dates and de-identified participant background details. No audio or video recordings are included in the stored files. The interview transcripts are based on 30 minutes to one-hour individual semi-structured interview with eight recently arrived CALD university students. This dataset cannot be published openly due to ethical restrictions. To discuss the project, please contact Dr Azadeh Motevali Zadeh Ardakani A.Ardakani@westernsydney.edu.au ORCID 0000-0001-6685-3418


      • Data type dataset
    • Keywords
      • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
      • migrant
      • students
      • digital inclusion
      • equity
      • digital learning
      • SDG 4 – Quality Education
      • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
      • SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
    • Funding source
      • The project was funded internally by the School of Education
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      • FoR codes
      • 390401 - Comparative and cross-cultural education
      • 390399 - Education systems not elsewhere classified
      SEO codes
      • 160201 - Equity and access to education
    - Coverage
      Temporal (time) coverage
    • Start date 2024/08/01
    • End date 2024/09/01
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    • Locations
      • Western Sydney, New South Wales
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      The Data Manager is: Azadeh Motevali Zadeh Ardakani
      Access conditions Conditional
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        Name Digital Learning Experiences of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Western Sydney: Insights for Advancing Inclusion
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      • Statement of rights in data Copyright Western Sydney University
    - Citation
      Citation Motevali Zadeh Ardakani, Azadeh; Tan, Lynde; Naidoo, Loshini (2025): Digital Learning Experiences of Recently Arrived Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Students in Western Sydney, Australia. Western Sydney University. https://doi.org/10.26183/8dtk-9h39

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