In essence, the advancement of technology has led to numerous transformations in all sectors of the contemporary human living. In fact, it has brought many new and better ways of doing things. When one compares how things are done today with how people approached life fifty years ago, it is evident that the world is completely different thanks to the advancements in technological advancements. One of the most important areas that this has happened is in the education sector.
Education has been significantly affected by technology (Avvisati, 2014). The introduction of digital learning in schools, especially public schools has brought some excitement to the students and teachers as well as other stakeholders like the managers of schools and parents. Digital learning involves the use of digital sources like computers and projectors to learn instead of the traditional methods. Teachers use these sources to elaborate on what is in the books already. Primarily, digital learning gives the teachers and students a chance to have control over their studies in matters regarding time, content, and the place of learning.
Fundamentally, digital learning has brought significant transformations. Also, it is expected to continue transforming the sector in the future as it is a constantly changing phenomenon (Buckingham, 2013). The aspect will help in overcoming communication barriers between instructors and learners. In essence, communication barrier between a teacher and students is one of the causes of failure in schools. In this regard, digital learning offers better communication, and therefore a better understanding of concepts in the classroom.
Furthermore, the aspect will also provide a model of learning that will shift from instructional to interactional (Austin, Smyth, Rickard, Quirk‐Bolt, & Metcalfe, 2010). Teachers and students will have a chance to exchange ideas in a setting that will be like a group work. In this way, the students are likely to understand issues better than they do currently. The teacher will be like the coordinator of the discussions.
References
Austin, R., Smyth, J., Rickard, A., Quirk‐Bolt, N., & Metcalfe, N. (2010). Collaborative digital learning in schools: Teacher perceptions of purpose and effectiveness. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 19(3), 327-343.
Avvisati, F. (2014). Digital learning in schools. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD Observer, (301), 16.
Buckingham, D. (2013). Beyond technology: Children's learning in the age of digital culture. John Wiley & Sons.
