https://lifelongdigital.org/2021/12/29/digital-life-and-the-long-awaited-digital-innovations/
Digital technology makes it simpler for individuals and organisations to make learning an everyday part of their lives. Digital learning can be found both in and outside of schools, at work, in social networks, and also through self-directed exploration, problem-solving, and independent research. How we design and implement the most innovative socio-technical learning environments is a nitty-gritty decision that has significant implications for the development of the mindsets that will determine the way people learn for the rest of their lives.
The digital age has allowed an individualized approach to education, and has democratized the access to information. Online resources let students explore a vast array of educational resources. Flexible technology allows students to move at a pace that works for them, filling in gaps in their knowledge and offering opportunities for advanced learners. This flexibility is a crucial component of the connectivism learning theory, which is a proponent of collaborative inquiry-based learning which is facilitated by digital platforms and tools.
These new possibilities bring up questions about who’s learning, what’s being taught, and the best way to do it. Digital learning can introduce new issues, such as cybersecurity privacy of data and the potential for excessive screen-time, which can cause digital fatigue and negatively affect physical health.
Digital learning is a major factor in the creation of alternative models for education, skills, and signaling in global labor markets. Many private, public, and nonprofit initiatives are experimenting new ways to deliver training and education. From bootcamps and microcredentials to microcredentials and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) They are trying out new methods.