Online Learning: In today’s era, the way of reading and writing has changed a lot due to the use of technologies. Google makes available to us the entire library of the topic of our interest within a few seconds. Never before has it been imagined how much digital technology is helpful in understanding and explaining new topics. In the classroom too, technology has started to be widely used to make studies interesting, but there is often disagreement about the fact that despite the use of technologies, the learning outcome, i.e. the expected result, is not satisfactory. Some studies even mention its side effects. Some reports have claimed that spending too much time in front of the screen causes problems like screen addiction, anger, depression, stress, headache, and eye irritation.
balanced use of technologies
From primary level classes to all educational-training institutions, technology is used to make learning interesting. There is a fear that excessive use of technology may affect the development of cognitive, interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills of the student. In such a situation, it is important for teachers to make balanced use of technology to enhance learning and skill development.
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Emphasis should be placed on improving communication.
According to various reports, in the near future it will be difficult to survive in most jobs without digital literacy. In jobs where demand is rapidly increasing, digital communication skills are the main demand; for example, we can look at fields such as engineering and architecture. During digital learning, it is necessary to focus on how to improve digital communication. Certainly, new genres such as e-books, videos, animation blogs, web pages, and digital games are making teaching easier and better. The use of words on digital platforms is becoming limited. The coordination of images, screen layout, pop-ups, hyperlinks, and sound enables better communication on digital platforms. Encouraging students to use multimodal designs, such as digital drawings or diagrams, can increase their curiosity for learning.
Creativity is important
Instead of making students dependent on something, emphasis should be placed on making them creative and interactive. Students cannot learn by simply staring at a screen, watching lecture-like content, viewing slides or watching educational games. Students should be kept away from such software, which nominally engages them. Software like Spelling Word, which increases both creativity and memory, should be used. It should be a must-goal to be able to think and learn at your own level along with studies.
Time management with technology
Although research claims that there are many benefits in learning through the use of modern technology, there are also time management guidelines for the use of technology. It is the responsibility of both teachers and parents to prepare a content plan and time limits as per the age of the children and establish a media-free zone, so that children do not become victims of addiction and depression. It is also important to know how to communicate or maintain distance with strangers while using online media.
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