DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY’S EFFECT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

Authors: Norshahra Abdull Manaff & Mustaffa Halabi Azahari

ABSTRACT

Digital technology has had a big impact on how teaching and learning are done in different areas of education. It has been demonstrated that incorporating educational technology into teaching and learning procedures improves their efficacy (Qurat-ul-Ain et al., 2019). According to Qurat-ul-Ain et al. (2019), it is essential for raising productivity, efficacy, and pedagogical advancements that are beneficial to education. Interactive learning experiences are made possible by educational technology, which offers new ideas and uses beyond simple digital resource storage and transfer (Tuma et al., 2021). Furthermore, by providing a variety of learning opportunities and encouraging co-creative thinking abilities, digital technologies have been shown to support collaborative creativity in language instruction (Sastre et al., 2022).  Even while technology offers many advantages, there are still issues with how to integrate it into the classroom. According to several studies, it’s critical that teacher educators act as role models and encourage educators to use technology (Matthew et al., 2002). Furthermore, emphasis has been placed on the role that educational leaders play in helping students acquire digital citizenship and technology use (Baydar, 2022). In order to maintain teaching and learning as the primary focus in the face of technological improvements, schools must establish technology leadership. (In Davies, 2010). Moreover, the integration of technology in education has been linked to favorable consequences, including expedited and effortless learning and the promotion of inclusive, sustainable education (Uygur et al., 2020). Divergent viewpoints exist about the efficaciousness of technology in education. While some contend that technology can augment learning, others maintain that specific domains of knowledge, such as physical education, cannot be satisfactorily imparted through technological means (Aprilo et al., 2023). All things considered, incorporating technology into education necessitates a thorough comprehension of both its possible advantages and disadvantages, highlighting the necessity of ongoing professional development and assistance for teachers (Karakaş & Hidiroğlu, 2022).

Keywords: Digital Technology, Learning, Teaching, Professional Development, Digital Literacy.

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