The practice of recent years has shown that digital tools serve as a complement, support, and extension to education and training. The benefits are diverse, including improved flexibility and easier access to learning environments, the expansion of the pool of trainers, a variety of didactic applications and possibilities, more effective processing of certain course content, increased transparency, and the ability to deliver course material in an engaging and stimulating way.
Digital tools are seen as an opportunity to leverage technology in education, breaking barriers, removing time constraints, and creating space for autonomous learning. Education providers noted that using digital tools can offer new ways to handle important aspects of educational events, such as evaluations, homework, and documentation.
At the same time, new challenges arise, such as dealing with varying levels of digital competence, motivating and activating participants and trainers to use digital tools, ensuring data security, adjusting to fast digital developments and managing the increased effort required for the introduction and use of new tools.
A key insight is that learning processes should address the emotional and interpersonal aspects of learners, which proves challenging to achieve in online environments. Another challenge involves accessibility and inclusion, particularly ensuring that all participants have access to the necessary equipment.
Additionally, tools are sometimes not inclusive enough in terms of language options, adaptability to different learning styles, and user-friendliness for individuals with limited digital skills.
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