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EDUCATION: WHERE DOES DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SIT? By forcing institutions to give priority to distance learning, the pandemic has reinforced a strong trend that sees digital technology taking an ever-greater place in teaching. But what are the advantages and limitations? Bernadett Koles, Director of the Bachelor in International Business Program at IÉSEG, explains. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY HAS GRADUALLY BEEN INTRODUCED INTO CLASSROOMS IN RECENT YEARS. WITH WHAT IMPACT?
Having more pedagogical options is both an asset and an invitation to rethink the way we teach and learn. When used properly, digital tools offer more autonomy to our students and contribute to their learning journey. The challenge is to select the right solutions for each subject and audience, while helping students navigate this vast array of resources responsibly.
IN CLASS, STUDENTS HAVE REALTIME ACCESS TO SOURCES OTHER THAN TEACHERS’ WORDS. DOES THIS CHANGE TEACHERS’ POSTURE?
The days when textbooks and teachers were the main source of knowledge are over, but this change is welcome. On the teacher’s side, it is important to recognize that no one can know everything and that there is nothing wrong with saying “I’ll check it out”. On the student side, taking more responsibility can be valuable. Looking for examples or experiences to share makes them more active and provides more interesting exchanges for everyone. Finally, it prepares them to meet the expectations of a job market that wants to recruit critical and agile thinkers who can evaluate different options and challenge the status quo. What better place to develop skills than
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CAN DIGITAL HELP BRING LEARNING TO LIFE?
It allows us to diversify our approach. In class, we can give short quizzes to check understanding of concepts, brainstorm, build collaborative models, provoke real-time feedback, turn static content into dynamic content... Professors can mix real Bernadett KOLES cases and simulations thanks Director of the Bachelor in International to numerous online resources, Business Program at IÉSEG. invite speakers to share their experience with students more easily. However, there are obvious limitations. First, not everyone is at the same comfort level with technology. Second, we need to think about where and how we integrate these digital solutions so that they add real value. Finally, repeated use of the same tool can lead to fatigue. Avoiding these pitfalls requires integrating the digital issue into the very design of programs.