Digital Students Using Technology for Learning: Benefits and Effects
As we all know technology is very important for us students. Without Technology, we cannot communicate with each other. Digital students are young adults who have grown up in an environment where active participation in technology is an everyday part of their lives. They are exposed to technology through the use of computers in their studies, as well as the internet and mobile phones on a daily basis. This paper defines digital students and explains how they differ from their colleagues from previous generations. This technology that these students are exposed to has become so ingrained in their lives that they cannot function normally without it. It is an important part of their academic and social lives, and the majority of them are computer-literate.
What distinguishes digital students from past generations of students
The 3 main reasons why digital students are different from the previous generation ones are;
- Many digital technologies are available to digital students in their daily lives. They also have easy access to web-enabled personal computers and other personal digital devices such as mobile phones. The previous generation lacked this use because technological inventions were not as advanced as they are now.
- Previous distinguished generation students also tend to avoid using these technological devices for fear of being perceived as outdated by the younger generation. This fear and lack of desire to learn to distinguish them from digital students, who are always open to learning and willing to compete to be knowledgeable about the latest technology.
- Digital students, on the other hand, are the children who grew up with a mouse in their hand and a screen in front of their faces. Unfortunately, this generation had little experience playing on fields with other kids. Because of this, they were unable to socialize effectively.
Finally, digital students are rapidly becoming the dominant type of learner in this day and age. Because the world is becoming more digitalized by the day, previous-generation students are being forced to embrace technology and teach themselves the necessary skills.
Learning by technology:
Many education systems are still in the early stages of recognizing and incorporating digital learning into schools. In the face of competing priorities for available resources, they have made only a modest commitment to adopting digital learning materials and techniques. Digital learning is an effective teaching method for improving students’ learning experiences. It emphasizes high-quality teaching and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, and self-learning opportunities at the student’s own pace. The most effective learning environment is one that is built on a dynamic partnership between home and school, formal and informal, teacher and taught. This emphasizes the gravity of the situation for students who do not have adequate home facilities and are on the wrong side of the “digital divide.”
Benefits of Learning
- Learning Flexibility – As previously stated, digital learning allows for greater emphasis on the individual student. This means that there is more freedom in how lessons are delivered.This can be as simple as using software that you know they are more comfortable with. It can also refer to the ability to account for neuro-divergence, which can influence how a student learns.
- Recorded Content – Many who have experienced online lessons will say how valuable it is that some of the lessons are recorded. It’s easy to understand why; if you miss something in the lesson, you can just rewind and catch that point later. It also lets you do additional study in your own time to catch up.
- Accessibility Through Modern Technology – The nature of today’s world is that of super-connectivity. Almost everything is starting to gear towards thinking on a global scale. Virtual meeting rooms are the lifeblood of the working world right now, and they can also be useful for students. They can enable you to chat with classmates about assignments, talk about homework or even just discuss your day.
-Rochelle Queen G. Cordova
References:
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Pate, Sai Ram. (April 2019). Effect of Digital-learning on Academic achievement of secondary school students.
