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Esthy Ntumba
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Digital learning is transforming school and education in three key ways: 1. It allows for a new interactive pedagogical approach where students can access educational content on devices and learn through interactive materials. 2. Digital learning generates more interest in learning for students by making lessons more visual and fun through the use of multimedia. 3. It enables a more sustainable and beneficial form of education globally by improving access through improved digital infrastructure, especially in developing countries.

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TERM PAPER How is digital learning going to change school and education?
 The digital determines profound changes that cannot be reduced to the technical aspect. According to MILAD DOULIHI, they should speak in this sense of “digital culture”. This expression has a growing success and is used to focus on the transformation of world views produced by the spread of digital technologies. Digital learning can describe a variety of learning environments, including a student taking a class remotely or a student working through exercises on a computer with assistance from the classroom teacher.
Because of the huge role computers and technology play in the lives of people, it is vital to include computers and technology in student education. Preparing students to enter the world of technology after high school is not an option. In her article "Learning in the Digital Age," published in January 2006, Carolyn Pool states, "The digital revolution is as near as a cell phone and as far away as the spacecraft Voyager. In a technological expanding society, digital content is becoming readily accessible and prevalent in our daily lives. A big part of the daily life of a student lies in a classroom, and there are advantages to incorporating technology into the curriculum. Because technology comes in different forms and can be personalized to meet the needs of any lesson plan, digital technology is a good learning tool for students as well as educator.
WHY DIGITAL LEARNING? • Technology has a transformative power. Many sectors, such as medicine, manufacturing, entertainment, travel, finance and retail have been changed fundamentally by the effective and innovative use of technology. • Online learning and virtual schooling is beginning to play an important role alongside traditional approaches. These approaches can support flexibility and choice in the curriculum and extend learning beyond the school environment. • Lesson videos and clips online, which enable teachers to learn more about the successful techniques and approaches of others, and offer pupils access to excellent teaching beyond the classroom.
ADVANTAGES OF D.L. • Computer presentation technology allows the teacher to move through material quicker. Instead of writing notes on a whiteboard as he teaches, the teacher creates a PowerPoint. • Students who use computers in the classroom learn technical skills that they will use in the workplace. Some of these might include typing, searching the Internet and creating a presentation of their own. • As the student's learn new computer skills, the teacher may assign more complex assignments. For example, the teacher may require the students to create a PowerPoint presentation with links to and research from the Internet, as opposed to an oral report with research from the school library.
• The technology available today has made a wealth of knowledge available to students, which offers great potential for the speed and style of learning. • Education is no longer the elitist privilege it once was. The information on the Internet is there for all who have access, without discrimination. • Content and information found on the Internet is rapidly expanding, and resources available to students are readily accessible. • For students who have a hard time visualizing texts in a textbook or in lecture notes, online video content or programs allows the student to learn visually.
DISADVANTAGES OF D.L. • Some teachers see this as a potential disadvantage, however, because it decreases the time students have to interact with a teacher. Instead of engaging in a discussion with the teacher as he writes on the white board, the student becomes a passive observer of the inflexible PowerPoint. • Again, the more time a student spends on a computer the less she learns from the teacher. Time that students spend applying what they learn on the computer must be balanced with the time they spend learning new concepts. • As computers become more prevalent in the classroom, teachers become more dependent upon their use. This creates a problem when the computer fails.
• With this increased access to knowledge also comes a probable loss of communication skills and interactive abilities between students and teacher, and students to peers. • While general access is not denied, some children may not be exposed to computers and other technology because of socio-economic status; A student may get to use a computer for a short time, or only as a once-a-week activity instead of a regular class period. This puts these children at a disadvantage in learning technological functions. • One problem is students' vulnerability to the distractions that computers provide. It can be incredibly difficult for teachers to monitor all the students, and some may play games or surfing the web instead of focusing on the work at hand  One concern with computers is that they can reduce learning demands on students. With access to the web comes millions of pieces of information, many of which contain answers to common problems from school. Students can use computers to do less work or even to cheat.
SO HOW IS DIGITAL LEARNING GOING TO CHANGE SCHOOL AND EDUCATION?
• A New Pedagogical Approach Digital technology is an excellent way to transmit educational content. It allows students to use interactive learning material on their tabs or other devices. Digital learning has set pace for a pedagogical approach which is beneficial for both students and teachers. With the help of digital content and multimedia devices classroom teaching has become quite interactive. The use of PowerPoint Slides, DVD, rich content had made learning several times more interesting and fun. It has also facilitated greater participation of students and teachers
• Generates Interest in learning Most often than not, children are not quite excited at the idea of learning or studying. However, with the onset of digital learning these feelings can be left behind. Digital learning is quite interactive. The use of multimedia devices, power point presentation, videos can add a fun edge to a history or science lessons. Instead of looking at just texts books, children can get a visual feel to everything. They no longer need to rely upon the visualization of things in their minds; instead they can perceive things just by looking at it.
• Sustainable and Beneficial In the last few years, IT infrastructure in many developing countries of the world has considerably improved. Young people of African nations such as Kenya, Nigeria, Congo are accessing internet on their phones and wireless devices. Due to this change, digital media learning has got a new lease of life. The rationale behind the product is to promote quality education in a cost effective and efficient manner. As for the teachers, the device gives them a better control of the entire curriculum. Through the device a teacher can keep close watch at the individual progress of a child. They know exactly where the entire class is leading, individual performance of students so on and forth.
CONCLUSION • To wrap up our discussion on the future of digital learning, it is safe to conclude that digital technology has laid new opportunities in the educational sector. It has become a source of rich multimedia content that will be followed in various section of the educational pyramid. Right from school going children to college attendees, digital education is the way to go. In addition to that digital learning will spread equally across economics, culture and country. In fact in third world nations, the use of technology in education is the real answer to meet all obstacles that come in the way to equal access and distribution of education.
In summary, if education is about knowledge and intellectual skills, then information technology lies at the heart of it all. We have only just begun this transition. School will eventually look very different. Get ready!!!!!!
THANKS!!
WORK DONE BY: ESTHER NGOMBE NTUMBA B.COM (HONS) 1ST SEM ABS / A.U.H.

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  • 1. TERM PAPER How is digital learning going to change school and education?
  • 2.  The digital determines profound changes that cannot be reduced to the technical aspect. According to MILAD DOULIHI, they should speak in this sense of “digital culture”. This expression has a growing success and is used to focus on the transformation of world views produced by the spread of digital technologies. Digital learning can describe a variety of learning environments, including a student taking a class remotely or a student working through exercises on a computer with assistance from the classroom teacher.
  • 3. Because of the huge role computers and technology play in the lives of people, it is vital to include computers and technology in student education. Preparing students to enter the world of technology after high school is not an option. In her article "Learning in the Digital Age," published in January 2006, Carolyn Pool states, "The digital revolution is as near as a cell phone and as far away as the spacecraft Voyager. In a technological expanding society, digital content is becoming readily accessible and prevalent in our daily lives. A big part of the daily life of a student lies in a classroom, and there are advantages to incorporating technology into the curriculum. Because technology comes in different forms and can be personalized to meet the needs of any lesson plan, digital technology is a good learning tool for students as well as educator.
  • 4. WHY DIGITAL LEARNING? • Technology has a transformative power. Many sectors, such as medicine, manufacturing, entertainment, travel, finance and retail have been changed fundamentally by the effective and innovative use of technology. • Online learning and virtual schooling is beginning to play an important role alongside traditional approaches. These approaches can support flexibility and choice in the curriculum and extend learning beyond the school environment. • Lesson videos and clips online, which enable teachers to learn more about the successful techniques and approaches of others, and offer pupils access to excellent teaching beyond the classroom.
  • 5. ADVANTAGES OF D.L. • Computer presentation technology allows the teacher to move through material quicker. Instead of writing notes on a whiteboard as he teaches, the teacher creates a PowerPoint. • Students who use computers in the classroom learn technical skills that they will use in the workplace. Some of these might include typing, searching the Internet and creating a presentation of their own. • As the student's learn new computer skills, the teacher may assign more complex assignments. For example, the teacher may require the students to create a PowerPoint presentation with links to and research from the Internet, as opposed to an oral report with research from the school library.
  • 6. • The technology available today has made a wealth of knowledge available to students, which offers great potential for the speed and style of learning. • Education is no longer the elitist privilege it once was. The information on the Internet is there for all who have access, without discrimination. • Content and information found on the Internet is rapidly expanding, and resources available to students are readily accessible. • For students who have a hard time visualizing texts in a textbook or in lecture notes, online video content or programs allows the student to learn visually.
  • 7. DISADVANTAGES OF D.L. • Some teachers see this as a potential disadvantage, however, because it decreases the time students have to interact with a teacher. Instead of engaging in a discussion with the teacher as he writes on the white board, the student becomes a passive observer of the inflexible PowerPoint. • Again, the more time a student spends on a computer the less she learns from the teacher. Time that students spend applying what they learn on the computer must be balanced with the time they spend learning new concepts. • As computers become more prevalent in the classroom, teachers become more dependent upon their use. This creates a problem when the computer fails.
  • 8. • With this increased access to knowledge also comes a probable loss of communication skills and interactive abilities between students and teacher, and students to peers. • While general access is not denied, some children may not be exposed to computers and other technology because of socio-economic status; A student may get to use a computer for a short time, or only as a once-a-week activity instead of a regular class period. This puts these children at a disadvantage in learning technological functions. • One problem is students' vulnerability to the distractions that computers provide. It can be incredibly difficult for teachers to monitor all the students, and some may play games or surfing the web instead of focusing on the work at hand  One concern with computers is that they can reduce learning demands on students. With access to the web comes millions of pieces of information, many of which contain answers to common problems from school. Students can use computers to do less work or even to cheat.
  • 9. SO HOW IS DIGITAL LEARNING GOING TO CHANGE SCHOOL AND EDUCATION?
  • 10. • A New Pedagogical Approach Digital technology is an excellent way to transmit educational content. It allows students to use interactive learning material on their tabs or other devices. Digital learning has set pace for a pedagogical approach which is beneficial for both students and teachers. With the help of digital content and multimedia devices classroom teaching has become quite interactive. The use of PowerPoint Slides, DVD, rich content had made learning several times more interesting and fun. It has also facilitated greater participation of students and teachers
  • 11. • Generates Interest in learning Most often than not, children are not quite excited at the idea of learning or studying. However, with the onset of digital learning these feelings can be left behind. Digital learning is quite interactive. The use of multimedia devices, power point presentation, videos can add a fun edge to a history or science lessons. Instead of looking at just texts books, children can get a visual feel to everything. They no longer need to rely upon the visualization of things in their minds; instead they can perceive things just by looking at it.
  • 12. • Sustainable and Beneficial In the last few years, IT infrastructure in many developing countries of the world has considerably improved. Young people of African nations such as Kenya, Nigeria, Congo are accessing internet on their phones and wireless devices. Due to this change, digital media learning has got a new lease of life. The rationale behind the product is to promote quality education in a cost effective and efficient manner. As for the teachers, the device gives them a better control of the entire curriculum. Through the device a teacher can keep close watch at the individual progress of a child. They know exactly where the entire class is leading, individual performance of students so on and forth.
  • 13. CONCLUSION • To wrap up our discussion on the future of digital learning, it is safe to conclude that digital technology has laid new opportunities in the educational sector. It has become a source of rich multimedia content that will be followed in various section of the educational pyramid. Right from school going children to college attendees, digital education is the way to go. In addition to that digital learning will spread equally across economics, culture and country. In fact in third world nations, the use of technology in education is the real answer to meet all obstacles that come in the way to equal access and distribution of education.
  • 14. In summary, if education is about knowledge and intellectual skills, then information technology lies at the heart of it all. We have only just begun this transition. School will eventually look very different. Get ready!!!!!!
  • 16. WORK DONE BY: ESTHER NGOMBE NTUMBA B.COM (HONS) 1ST SEM ABS / A.U.H.