The Shift to Digital Learning

Leoneth D. Viray

The pandemic has forced schools worldwide to shut down. In a bid to continue students’ quest for learning, digital learning was introduced to the Philippine education system.

Digital learning is transforming formal education and spreading informal learning opportunities.

Here some benefits of digital learning:

Personalize learning. The opportunity to help every student learn at the best pace and path for them is the most important benefit of digital learning. Hundreds of next generation schools are prototyping the benefits of customization.

Expanded learning opportunities. Digital learning is extending learning opportunities worldwide. Access to full and part-time online learning means that every student has access to many world languages, college preparatory curriculum, and advanced studies.

High-engagement learning. Anyone who has witnessed the engagement of gamebased learning can appreciate the potential to create learning experiences that boost persistence.

Quality learning products. Digital learning tools allow students to produce professional quality products and to share them with public audiences.

Updated content. Students have more access to relevant and regularly updated content. Next generation instructional systems that include print and digital options with online adaptive skill building allow teachers and students to personalize in new and exciting ways.

These are just some of the key advantages of digital learning.

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The author is Teacher II at Magliman Integrated School