Facilitating Learning in the Digital Age (Classroom and Asynchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
With the advent of the digital age, the profile of the students in the education system has changed dramatically. Therefore, it is imperative that educators evaluate their instructional strategies for designing learning and adapting existing practices to better meet the learning needs and preferences of the digital generation. Learners will explore the pedagogies, learning environments, theories, perspectives and considerations of the use of various digital media technologies to develop 21st century competencies and skills. They will also be able to understand the key characteristics of learners as digital natives, apply knowledge and skills to design for enhanced learning and lastly, be able to evaluate the design based on learner profile.
What You'll Learn
1. Describe digital learning and its the key characteristics.
2. Explain key concepts and perspectives of learning in the digital age.
3. Determine the profile of digital natives and how it impacts learning in the digital age.
4. Define the role of educators (who are a mix of digital natives and immigrants) and how their roles need to be re-invented.
5. Explain the various key concepts defining formal and informal learning spaces apply these key tenets to design and develop learning experiences with digital media technologies and associated pedagogies.