Digital Learning

What is Digital Learning?

There can be some confusion and difference of interpretation when it comes to Digital Learning. Historically it has been known as many things including E-Learning, Information Learning Technology (ILT) and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL); not least getting it confused with IT and ICT!

Simply put Digital Learning:

 "is learning that can be facilitated  though the use of digital technology including digital hardware and software"

But what does that mean?

  • Its giving the means to learners to self-manage, reflect and evaluate their learning whilst the tutor role remains as a guide and the authority within the learning environment. 
  • Its creating learning opportunities that are fun, engaging and motivating whilst providing the platform to stretch and challenge learners. 
  • It's making use of the rich technology that surrounds us everyday to shape learning opportunities.
  • It includes  the use of Web 2.0 collaborative technologies that help remove traditional barriers of access and truly make learning ‘anytime, anywhere'.
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An effective combination of effective teaching activities delivered using Digital Learning can help increase learner participation, motivation, achievements, behaviour, whilst embedding essential Digital Literacies needed for future employability.

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Or look at this Inforgraphic for ideas on how to plan Digital Learning