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Gerhard Botha
Higher Certificate - Digital Literacy

DIGITAL
LEARNING
The importance of being well-versed in the digital era

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Digital Learning _______________________________ 3
Learning Digitally __________________________________________3
Tertiary Learning ___________________________________________3
DIGITAL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS _______________________________4
TYPE OF DIGITAL LEARNING ___________________________________3

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Digital Learning
Learning Digitally
Digital learning has revolu onized the way students have been learning
worldwide. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, this has been
accelerated by the need for digital classroom me. Many learning ins tu ons
have invested greatly in improving and expanding their online offerings as post
pandemic, the demand remains for this type of learning.
Tertiary Learning
 Ter ary learning ins tu ons all over South Africa are including online
learning in the various degree offerings to give students who may not
have direct access to these ins tu ons the opportunity to receive access
to this educa on virtually.
 Universi es have released various sta s cs regarding the students
enrolled both in person and online in terms of gender.
Online Learners In-Person Learners
Male 15% 35%
Female 20% 30%
Total 35% 65%

Online vs. In-person Learners

65%

35% 35%
30%

20%
15%

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Online Learners In-person Learners

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DIGITAL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS

Private schools in South Africa make use of the iPad and other tablets as a
mean of incorpora ng digital literacy into their curriculum.

There are various types of digital tools used in schools for learning which
may also incorporate classes in robo cs and coding.

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TYPE OF DIGITAL LEARNING

Online Internet Digital Tools

Courses Research and Devices

Online Social
Videos Media

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