digital education

Screen-based learning methods

Digital education is teaching and learning conducted through electronic devices and online platforms.

The term covers everything from students attending virtual classrooms to professionals completing training modules on their phones.

Digital education may supplement traditional instruction or replace it entirely: The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital education.

Also called e-learning or online learning.

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medium/delivery method

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Standard classroom-based instruction

classroom instruction · classroom learning · hands-on learning · classical education · oral tradition

learning environment

digital educationboarding school

Residential academic institution

outdoor education · workshop training

Family

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