In the modern digital age, the intersection between education and digital tools is inevitable. Educators who are equipped with the skills and knowhow of helping learners using technology will be important for generations of learners to come. New trends in digital learning:

Online learning has been growing in popularity for several years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards virtual classrooms. Online learning allows learners to access high-quality education from anywhere in the world, making it easier to balance work, family, and education. In addition, online learning platforms are becoming more sophisticated, with features such as personalized learning pathways, interactive simulations, and gamification.

Most education institutions are turning to some form of online learning. In fact, blended or hybrid learning is becoming more common with learners taking in-person and online courses in tandem to maximize their resources.

Digitization has transformed the education system big time and will keep on doing so in 2024. With more EdTech coming in, we can expect more blended learning experiences.

Different techniques, like in-classroom, remote, on-the-move, and others, all work together to boost knowledge acquisition and make courses more efficient. This approach to training encourages a self-paced and continuous learning process. Plus, with elements like gamification and mobile access, it can also help you meet your learners where they’re at.

According to UNESCO, “Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions.” Teachers shouldn’t feel like they need to reinvent the wheel every time they teach; OER materials for online learning are abundant and should be taken advantage of.

The internet is brimming with “communities and resources for education”. In 2024, these online groups will focus on creating private spaces for students to have a more focused and dedicated learning experience. With the surge in distance learning and e-learning, education-focused audiences are actively seeking private communities and chats to create safe spaces. With cloud computing, students can access educational materials and resources, all the while creating a discussion with fellow learners and educators, moving away from impersonal online platforms.

Creators in the education technology space can make the most of this opportunity by providing safe learning environments for their audiences.