Effects Of Digital Learning Technologies On Various Organizations

I will consider the effects of DLT (Digital Learning Technologies) as they might relate to various situations.

Schools

• Less inhalation of chalk dust! (marginalization of the blackboard)
• Increasing use of electronically displayed multimedia materials
• Increase in tuition of skills directly involving software (eg: Image manipulation software)

Polytechnics

• As above, but more intensively used and on a more extensive scale
• Course and course-related materials accessible remotely (and on internet from class locale)
• Live events (lectures, workshops, etc) viewable remotely and storable for later viewing
• Extensive use of software for tasks; computers available on individual basis

Universities

• High level, high quality academic database and resources
• High degree of cross-referencing, connections to other academic institutions
• Enhanced libraries functionality/access
• High-level applications taught (corresponding software, etc)

Private Organizations

• Enhanced training functionality, materials also potentially accessible outside normal hours
• Ability to track and monitor employee's development, task statuses, etc
• Capacity to access and update standard training materials in cloud from any branch
• Enhanced organization-wide intelligence as to employee challenges and solutions

Applicability And Integration Of DLT...

"To kick off a knowledge building discussion, the teacher typically would post an opening note to ask a broad question, or post a problem to be solved by the class. Students are also encouraged to post questions that are relevant to the topic under investigation" (Kwok Wing Lai, 2012).

And does the following sound futuristic enough for you? "The majority of the learning objects are held in Te Pātaka Matihiko - Digistore.  To access these objects you will need to be signed in with your Education Sector Logon.  Click for more information on accessing Digistore" (N.Z. Maths, 2010).

References:

Kwok Wing Lai, (2012). Knowledge Building With Senior Secondary Sciences Students: The Ouassa Project. Retrieved from http://education2x.otago.ac.nz/cinzs/mod/resource/view.php?id=405

N.Z. Maths, (2010). Digital Learning Objects. Retrieved from: http://nzmaths.co.nz/digital-learning-objects