Tag Archives: digital learning

International students are back on campus, but does that spell the end of digital learning? Here’s why it shouldn’t

International students are back on campus, but does that spell the end of digital learning? Here’s why it shouldn’t

Universities are welcoming international students back to campuses now Australia’s borders are open. So, with these students back in person, is this the end of digital learning at universities? It shouldn’t be. Continuing multimodal study will be critical for our universities to attract and retain international students whose numbers in Australia halved during the pandemic. Quality of education […] … learn more→

Digital learning is real-world learning. That’s why blended on-campus and online study is best

Digital learning is real-world learning. That’s why blended on-campus and online study is best

Social distancing and lockdowns have disrupted university study for the past 18 months. Students are understandably stressed as shown by a dramatic drop in student satisfaction across Australia reported in the annual Student Experience Survey. Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge has drawn attention to this in calling for a “return” to on-campus study. But the world is increasingly […] … learn more→

Lecturing into your laptop is not nearly enough

Lecturing into your laptop is not nearly enough

With universities around the world moving their classes online in response to the coronavirus outbreak, many academics face a steep learning curve around effective online pedagogy. At my university, we digitised part of our pre-sessional language courses for international master’s students a couple of years ago. These are the tips that our experience taught us. […] … learn more→

5 Digital trends in the education system to shape the future

5 Digital trends in the education system to shape the future

There is no denying the fact that a prime education initializes, maintains, and stabilizes one’s future. Everything that you’ve learned in your classroom – from solving a calculus problem on the blackboard to reciting a Shakespearean sonnet, education has and will continue to augment itself in various unthinkable ways. With time, technology has allowed digital […] … learn more→

5 reasons why digital learning is the future of education

5 reasons why digital learning is the future of education

As the world embraces digital devices and technology, the field of education must strive to find the best ways to incorporate these tools into instruction. Simply using technology doesn’t necessarily offer a better learning experience; its use must be purposeful and engaging. There are many different advantages to using technology in education, which makes it […] … learn more→