- [Instructor] So what is digital learning?
Well actually, you're digital learning right now.
You're watching an instructional video
on some type of technological device,
like your iPad, laptop, or smartphone.
You chose where to learn,
at work or at home,
you chose which course to watch,
and when to watch it.
Digital learning is mediated
through some type of technology.
And when you, as a teacher, trainer,
or instructional designer create digital learning,
you're often giving learners choices
that they don't have in an in-person experience.
When you give students choices,
the learning becomes more personalized.
And so, it tends to stick better.
Obviously technology is a key part of digital learning,
so this is a good spot to mention
common technological tools that you might use.
I wouldn't be surprised
if you're using a few of these already.
Virtual instructor-led training,
often called webinars,
online learning modules,
usually referred to as e-learning,
the online module is the mainstay of digital learning,
online quizzes or tests, podcasts.
Video is frequently used in digital learning.
This might be the recording of a webinar,
a video of a process, or a software demo,
electronic job aids that help workers
when they get stuck on a task.
This might take the form of a document,
a labeled graphic, or a how-to video.
On-the-job checklists are frequently used,
especially those tracked by a learning management system,
a company website, especially an internal website
that employees use to communicate.
And finally, online wikis, forums, and social sites
where learners come together to pose a question
or discuss a topic of interest.
By no means are those all the tools you'll use
to create digital learning,
but they are some of the biggies.
In summary, digital learning is made possible
by some type of technology.
The wide array of technology available
often gives your learners more choices.
When learners have more choices, more control,
they tend to learn better.