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literacy . Devices such as mobiles , smartwatches , and tablets provide the students with more flexibility in accessing and controlling the creation and sharing of knowledge . These advances empower students , educators , and professionals in finding new ways to take advantage of how much control students have , thereby improving their incentive to learn .
Investing in digital literacy is also ensuring that new relationships bloom between students and teachers . Students take ownership of their learning and monitor their progress , thus inspiring their educators as facilitators .
This methodical modification demands students to contribute to the conception of new data and apply it in the actual world by using the control of digital paraphernalia to do more than just assignments . This is the concluding step in which students ; act with the attained knowledge in understanding , build self-assurance , and the proactive disposition they need for creating value in our knowledge-based societies .’
Realising that this education shift is happening is critical when reshaping education delivery to a student . These new goals require variations in the design of learning environments and the formation of new tools . Tools that capture students ’ learning goals about the actual work they do , their academic progress , and levels of engagement .
Benefits of digital tools in education in the formal learning process , online learning resources become tools for isolated learning by highly motivated students and enable more inclusive , socially-connected education for all students .
Adding integrity and inclusivity to digital education
More recent studies have shown that while the digital environment presents different challenges , the reasons students cheat are the same regardless of the medium , including ineffective time management and academic and peer pressures . Reviewing integrity values , embedding and informing the standards for appropriate forms of collaboration , citations , and producing authentic work in digital literacy is the key to attaining the best outcomes .
Creating an online discussion forum to
talk about integrity in the classroom , in the discipline of study , in the professional environment , and in the current news , as well as ask learners to reflect on what integrity means to them and how it impacts their future academics and career paths will help with meaningful feedback .
One thing is for sure ; whether we have become aware of it or not , the Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping how we live , learn and work . Advancements in technology are paving the way for flexible and responsive education to become mainstream . With that in mind , tools for monitoring education will be crucial for both the education and corporate sectors alike , as online assessments become more popular and widely adopted . This is , in essence , our mission – to respond to and adapt to the 4th Industrial Revolution with products which increase both the diversity of educational participation and pedagogy .
Empowering the teachers and students with tools and resources will enable independent learning , self-analysis , and self-reflection . Students can predict and engage in focused and meaningful targeted activities for their progress ; Teachers are spending more time improving their skills and building relationships over marking and planning . Feedback is personalised and focused on the needs of the students . Knowledge is tangible and unlimited while being achievable for everyone . When integrated with the other core components of the new pedagogies
Shahana Kiran Salman is an awarding winning educator with over 13 years of experience in leadership and management . Shahana believes in empowering youth by engaging them in initiatives for the betterment of the community . If she is not exploring the outdoors of the UAE with her family , you can always find her volunteering and taking part in philanthropic initiatives .
46 Term 3 Apr - Jun 2022
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