What is Digital Learning?
Digital learning refers to any sort of learning that makes use of and takes advantage of technology.
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True or False
Asynchronous learning is happening at the same time.
False
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Which Student are we describing :
Who they are: Thrives in community, seeks connection with peers & instructors.
Key traits: Outgoing, talkative, energized by group interaction.
Needs : Forums, group projects, live sessions, peer engagement.
Struggles with: Isolation, passive content, lack of social opportunities.
The Social Butterfly
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• Learning Management System
• Consistent look (unity and quality)
Is this ( System Readiness or Content Readiness ) ?
System Readiness.
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Mention Three (3) Pros for Online Learning?
•Learn at any time.
•From anywhere ( provided internet is accessible).
•Learners can go at their own pace.
•Easier to track individuals’ progress.
•Easy to provide individual and detailed feedback.
•Lower ongoing costs.
Control over own learning.
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Pros for Synchronous learning :
1. Social interaction between instructors / Learners.
2. Allows for immediate feedback.
3. Learners may feel they are lacking individual attention.
3. Learners may feel they are lacking individual attention.
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Which Student are we describing :
Who they are: Busy adults balancing work, family, and education.
Key traits: Time-constrained, self-motivated, values flexibility.
Needs: Short, modular lessons; mobile-friendly content; asynchronous access.
Struggles with: Time management, burnout, long deadlines.
The Juggler
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Give 4 Examples about External Tools:
Youtube
Mentimeter
Zoom
Teams
Google Forms
WhatsApp.
Mention Three (3) Cons for Online Learning?
•Requires more self-discipline.
•Less powerful social dynamics.
•Limited peer learning effects.
•Internet access speed & costs.
•Sometimes high initial costs ( design & equipment )
•Requires new / other skills from teachers & students.
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Cons for Asynchronous learning :
1. Accessible to a wide range of learners.
2. Limited contact with instructors.
3. Requires self – discipline.
1. Accessible to a wide range of learners.
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Which Student are we describing :
Who they are: Learns in bursts, with long periods of inactivity ('hibernation') in between.
Key traits: Procrastinates, crams content last-minute, inconsistent.
Needs: Flexible deadlines, frequent reminders, encouragement to pace learning.
Struggles with: Falling behind, burnout, managing workload.
The Bear.
What are the Roles of an e-teacher?
1. Content Creator.
2. Instructor.
3. Social Director.
4. Programme Manager.
5. Technical Assistant.
What goes under Digital Learning ? Can you give examples?
Online Learning / Mobile Learning / Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs) / Simulated Learning / Online Classrooms / Massive Open Online Courses ( MOOCs).
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Pillars of Success:
Mention 4 factors of Organizational Readiness:
1. System Readiness.
2. Educator Readiness.
3. Content Readiness.
4. Student readiness.
There are 5 types of people who study online:
1. The Social Butterfly.
2. The Quiet Achiever.
3. The juggler.
4. The Ghost.
5. The Bear.
Aim: To develop the digital skills of educator (confidence and capability)
Is this ( Student Readiness or Educator Readiness ) ?
Educator Readiness