Author(s)

Zhao Hao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Meihekou Kangmei Vocational and Technical College, Hekou, Jilin, China

Corresponding Author

Zhao Hao

ABSTRACT

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, the analysis in this article depicts its far-reaching impact on various fields, especially education. The integration of digital technologies in educational settings offers many advantages, including enhancing accessibility of learning resources, facilitating distance learning, and facilitating interactive learning experiences through virtual reality and online platforms. However, the proliferation of these technologies also brings significant challenges, such as issues related to performance reliability, privacy, ethics, and technical compatibility. Specifically, this article delves into the application of digital technology in education, covering online learning platforms, virtual laboratories, distance learning, student management systems, digital libraries, learning management applications, data analytics, virtual reality teaching, and student engagement platforms. The article highlights the critical role of digital literacy education in equipping students with the skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, and highlights the importance of developing critical thinking and insight to become informed digital citizens. The article's comprehensive exploration of the intersection between digital technologies and education highlights the double-edged nature of these advances, arguing for a balanced approach to harnessing their potential while addressing the challenges that come with it.

KEYWORDS

Digital technology, educational psychology, Online Learning, virtual reality teaching, digital literacy education

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhao Hao, Digital Technology in Education: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century Learner. Transactions on Comparative Education (2024) Vol. 6: 139-143. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/trance.2024.060319.

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