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DIGITAL LEARNING INTRODUCTION Along with advances in technology, education is experiencing a significant transformation. Digital education, or often called e-learning, has become a major platform for expanding access to education, improving the quality of learning, and encouraging overall student...

DIGITAL LEARNING INTRODUCTION Along with advances in technology, education is experiencing a significant transformation. Digital education, or often called e-learning, has become a major platform for expanding access to education, improving the quality of learning, and encouraging overall student engagement. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING 21st century learning refers to skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the information age. It combines core subjects like reading and math with skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. This approach integrates technology and interactive media while encouraging high levels of collaboration and communication. DIGITAL LEARNING Digital learning encompasses instructional practices that use digital technology to strengthen or augment a student’s learning experience. Use of the term here is broad and not limited to online and blended; it is inclusive of instructional content, data and assessment systems, learning platforms, online courses, adaptive software, and personal learning technologies.  TYPES OF DIGITAL LEARNING Massive Open Online e-Textbooks Online Learning Blended Learning Courses (MOOCs) Virtual Reality (VR) Mobile Learning Gamification Adaptive Learning and Augmented Reality (AR) ONLINE LEARNING These are like classes on the internet. You can learn everything from math to music, all from your computer. You watch videos, do activities, and chat with teachers and other students online. It’s super flexible because you can learn whenever and wherever you want. BLENDED LEARNING Here, learning gets mixed up! It’s a combo of regular classroom learning and online stuff. You learn in person sometimes, but also use computers and the internet for extra lessons and activities. It’s like the best of both worlds. MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCS) Fancy name, but it’s simple. These are top-notch courses from big universities that anyone can join. You get video lessons, quizzes, and chances to chat with others. It’s like taking a university class, but without the hassle of admission. ADAPTIVE LEARNING It’s like a smart tutor. Computers learn how you learn, and then give you lessons that fit you perfectly. So, you learn faster and better. E-TEXTBOOKS Digital textbooks can be used anywhere across devices and are more quickly updated than traditional textbooks. MOBILE LEARNING Learning on the go. You use your phone or tablet to watch videos, do quizzes, and use special apps. This is perfect for quick learning moments during your busy day. GAMIFICATION Learning becomes a game. You earn points, badges, and rewards as you learn. It’s like turning education into a fun competition where you’re the winner! VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) AND AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) These are techy and cool. VR makes you feel like you’re in a different place, and AR puts digital stuff into the real world. These are like magic glasses that take learning to a whole new level. CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL LEARNING DIGITAL DIVIDE TEACHER TRAINING DIGITAL LITERACY  BENEFITS OF DIGITAL LEARNING WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS PROBLEM- SOLVING SKILLS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS  KEY TRENDS IN DIGITAL LEARNING MORE MICROLEARNING PERSONALIZED GAMIFICATION LEARNING ARTIFICIAL MOBILE ASSESSMENT INTELLIGENCE LEARNING CHANGES  TRADITIONAL DIGITAL LEARNING LEARNING PROS Online learning offers unmatched Traditional learning excels in flexibility providing direct interaction E-learning platforms employ diverse Experience different school, college multimedia resources and university activities. Online learning platforms offer a They have practical knowledge of wide variety of assessment methods. various subjects in laboratories and and wealth of learning resources. fields.  TRADITIONAL DIGITAL LEARNING LEARNING CONS Lack of Face-to-Face Interaction Students have to travel and/or pay Technical Issues for their boarding. Lack of Accreditation & Quality They don’t get flexibility in time. Assurance They have practical knowledge of various subjects in laboratories and fields.  ASSESSMENT TASK #1 Write an essay based on your personal experience of being in a face-to-face set-up then forced to transition to online learning. What are the struggles you have faced during that time? And now that you are experiencing a blended learning set-up, is it advantageous for you as a student or do you prefer either the online or the physical set-up? Minimum word count is 500. Deadline is on Thursday, 11:59 PM. Always uphold your academic integrity and moral ascedancy.