Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s former digital minister and one of the most influential voices for democratic innovation, talks about Europe’s balancing act between data protection and digitalization – and why open, participatory technologies are the strongest answer to authoritarian influence.
By Fabian Peltsch
The future of digital education is the focus of numerous discussions and research projects. With rapid technological progress and the increasing digitalization of all areas of life, the way we learn and teach is also changing. Read the latest news on the most important developments that will shape the future of digital education from the Table.Briefings editorial team. The future of digital education: Digitalization as a driver of change The future of digital education is being fundamentally changed by the unified digitalization of the education sector. Traditional teaching methods are being supplemented and in some cases replaced by innovative, technology-supported approaches. Digital education offers a wide range of opportunities to make the learning process more effective, individual and accessible. The importance of digital skills for the future of digital education Teaching digital skills plays a central role in the future of digital education. Digital skills include not only the ability to use digital technologies, but also a critical understanding of their impact on society and the economy. Schools and educational institutions must ensure that students not only acquire technical skills, but also learn how to use them responsibly and safely. Overall, teaching digital skills is essential to prepare students for the challenges of the future of digital education. Educational institutions must therefore develop comprehensive and holistic approaches to ensure that all students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Challenges and opportunities of the future of digital education The future of digital education brings both challenges and opportunities. One of the biggest challenges is the digital divide, i.e. the unequal distribution of access to digital technologies and internet connections. Educational institutions and governments must work to close this gap and ensure that all students have access to the necessary digital resources. At the same time, digitalization offers enormous opportunities for education. It makes it possible to make education globally accessible and to develop new forms of learning that better meet the needs of students. Educational technologies can help to make education more inclusive and fairer and prepare pupils for the challenges of the future. The role of teachers in the future of digital education The role of teachers will also change in the future of digital education. Teachers will increasingly become learning guides and mentors who support pupils in their individual learning process. The use of digital technologies can relieve teachers of administrative tasks and give them more time to personally support their students. Further and advanced training in the field of digital education is crucial to prepare teachers for these new tasks and to provide them with the necessary skills. The future of digital education is promising and offers a wealth of opportunities. The integration of artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality and e-learning will fundamentally change the way we learn in the future. To take advantage of these opportunities, educational institutions, educators and governments need to work together to create an inclusive and future-oriented educational landscape. Digital education will play a central role in preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. By harnessing the potential of digitalization while addressing the challenges, we can shape a future in which education is accessible, personalized and sustainable for all.
