Lesson 1 - Skills Needed in a Digital Age

Key takeaways from this lesson are:

• Knowledge involves two strongly inter-linked but different components, such as content and skills.
• The use of digital technology needs to be integrated with and evaluated through the knowledge base of the subject area.
• Most instructors, at least in universities, are well trained in content and have a deep understanding of the subject areas in which they are teaching. Expertise in skill development though is important.
• The content and skills are tightly related, and much attention needs to be given to skill development as well as a content acquisition to ensure that learners graduate with the necessary knowledge and skills for the digital age.