https://www.elearningworld.org/beware-of-the-gap-considering-the-digital-literacy-of-your-learners/ For the online learning world Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:59:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.elearningworld.org/beware-of-the-gap-considering-the-digital-literacy-of-your-learners/#comment-1275 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:59:03 +0000 https://www.elearningworld.org/?p=11878#comment-1275 Catherine, the importance of qualitative and effective support in virtual and hybrid learning environments has become more obvious than ever. Both accessibility and equitability have to be taken into consideration to provide students with the appropriate support. When designing online learning experiences, students should not have to worry about the user-friendliness of a platform. It is crucial to bridge this gap before educational technology creates another learning barrier.

]]> https://www.elearningworld.org/beware-of-the-gap-considering-the-digital-literacy-of-your-learners/#comment-1269 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:27:00 +0000 https://www.elearningworld.org/?p=11878#comment-1269 Such an important point Catherine – that we must be supporting online learners effectively, and not just thinking about the content.
I noticed that the USA are really struggling to get their school pupils engaged with online learning from home during lockdowns, and now there are staff going to their houses to check what the problems are, and what support they need.
And often it’s technical barriers – and equally often simple IT literacy and confidence.

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