These are repurposed slides that focus on digital learning and the types of digital learning.

1. DIGITAL
LEARNING
.Emihle Njeje

2. WHAT IS DIGITAL
LEARNING?
• Digital Learning is any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen
a student’s learning experience.
• There are various types of digital learning. Examples of these are Blended and online
learning which were used in various parts of South Africa during lockdown.
• (Butler, 2017)

3. TYPES OF DIGITAL
LEARNING
Mobile learning (M-Learning)- learning across multiple contexts through
technological devices such as smartphones and laptops.
Blended / Hybrid Learning- incorporates both online learning and
traditional classroom instruction.
Online-only Learning- a course is only available online and all content is
discussed online. For example, UJ offers 4IR AI and African Insights as
online-only modules.
Flipped Classroom- students watch lectures online before coming to
class
(Butler, 2017)
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4. Teachers & Digital Learning
(Wilden, 2010)

5. THE ROLE OF
EDUCATORS
IN DIGITAL
LEARNING
(Mhlaba, 2013)
Access to knowledge occurs through communication.
In this process, teachers pass on the knowledge
through new learning styles, new tools, new teaching
strategies, and new pedagogies.
Educators can model learners who acknowledge
culture and global awareness using the collaboration
tools used in ICT application tools.
By using networks (media, cultural activities, etc)
teachers can help impart knowledge to students.

6. The reality of Traditional Learning vs Digital
Learning
(Kober, 2017).

7. Traditional vs Digital Learning continued…
Traditional Learning
• Rigid learning hours
• Less learning time
• Overwhelming workload
• Less exciting teaching methods
• Does not accommodate various
teaching styles
Digital Learning
• Flexible learning hours
• Longer learning time
• Learners learn at their own pace which
makes it less overwhelming.
• Technology makes teaching more
exciting through social networks and
games.
• Accommodates all the learning styles.

8. 9 WAYS DIGITAL LEARNING PROMOTES DEEPER
LEARNING
• Motivation: engaging and adaptive instructional experiences.
• Personalization: personalized learning experiences for all
learners.
• Persistence: more learning hours per day.
• Access: 24-hour access to experts and teachers.
• Acceleration: faster feedback
• Options: various ways to mastery
• Production: produces high quality work products. Employees that
are better suited for the workplace.
• Collaboration: virtual classroom and dynamic grouping.
• Simulation: immersive problem-solving skills.
• (Calderon, 2015)

9. REFERENCES
Butler, C. (2017). Digital Learning. Available from SlideShare at
https://www.slideshare.net/CrystalButler11/digital-learning-75054401? (20 August 2022).
Calderon, E. J. J. (2015). How Digital Leaning Contributes to Deeper Learning. Available from
SlideShare at https://www.slideshare.net/eraser/getting-smart-digitallearningdeeperlearning (Accessed
20 August 2022).
Kober, G. (2017). Digital Learning Strategy. Available from SlideShare at
https://www.slideshare.net/GntherKober/digital-learning-strategy? (Accessed 20 August 2020).
Mhlaba, S. B. (2013). ICT+ education= electronic learning. Available from SlideShare
athttps://www.slideshare.net/sph123iwe/mlhaba-sb-201114034-prof-assign-1? (Accessed 20 August
2022).
Wilden, S. (2010). Digital Learning Talk. Available from SlideShare at
https://www.slideshare.net/shaunwilden/digital-learning-talk? (Accessed 20 August 2022).