https://lifelongdigital.org/2021/12/29/digital-life-sciences-the-long-awaited-digital-innovations/
Digital technology makes it easier for people and companies to make learning an everyday part of their lives. Digital learning can take place both in and outside of schools, at work, in social networks, and through independent self-directed exploration and problem solving. However, how we design and implement these exciting social-technical environments is a difficult decision with profound implications for the development of our attitudes towards learning that will affect the way people think about it for the rest of their lives.
The digital age has enabled a more personal approach to education and has increased the access to information. Online resources allow students to explore a wide range of educational resources. Adaptive technologies allow students to learn at a pace that works for their needs, filling in gaps in their understanding and providing opportunities for advanced learners. This flexibility is a crucial component of the connectivism learning theory, which emphasizes collaborative inquiry-based learning, that is supported by digital platforms as well as tools.
However, these new possibilities raise important questions about what is being taught and how it is learned, and who is doing the learning. Digital learning may also bring new issues, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and a potential for excessive screen time that could result in digital fatigue and negatively affect physical well-being.
Digital learning is driving a rise in alternative models for training, education, and signaling in global labor markets. Many public, private and non-profit organizations are testing innovative ways to provide education and training. From bootcamps and digital badges to microcredentials, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) They are testing new approaches.