How important is digital learning in today’s times?
Students are engaged with digital devices in many aspects of their lives. From the submission of their university applications through to the completion of final high stake examinations, digital devices, platforms and resources are a natural way of how they interact with their peers and study. Educators and providers to the education market must create a learning environment that is not only engaging but enables students to get more from their studies beyond the classroom, to critically assess content and improve their chances of employability post-studies.
What are the most common digital educational tools used?
There is ‘no one size fits all’ approach when spanning course areas and disciplines so the digital tools and resources must be customised to deliver content to meets the criteria of each subject field. Visibility of progress and engagement also plays a significant role so that instructors can manage large courses and students can track their own progress. In a world where content is accessible 24/7, students want their feedback instantly so a tool that gives them constructive and instant feedback is a popular feature.
What are the challenges in adopting digital technology?
Our team at Cengage sees resistance to change where faculty and students reply on traditional methods because there is a lack of training and support to guide educators. However, we are seeing more service departments whose purpose is to provide professional education, help overcome fear and resistance, and understand new ways to design courses.
