Digital Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Culture, Language, Social Issues

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance of digital collaboration in higher education, with scholars from Israel, Australia, and Germany exploring intercultural learning and online collaboration in the international project DIVA.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

Digital collaboration has been a prevalent feature in higher education for quite some time. However, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in the importance of digital learning and virtual mobility in the realm of higher education. Scholars from diverse countries, including Israel, Australia, and Germany, came together in the international project Digital and International Virtual Academic Cooperation (DIVA) to explore the realm of intercultural learning and online collaboration. Through their extensive research, these scholars have shed light on various aspects of digital arrangements in higher education, theorized digital teaching, and identified potential opportunities for post-pandemic teaching.

Digital collaboration has been a prevalent feature in higher education for quite some time. However, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in the importance of digital learning and virtual mobility in the realm of higher education. Scholars from diverse countries, including Israel, Australia, and Germany, came together in the international project Digital and International Virtual Academic Cooperation (DIVA) to explore the realm of intercultural learning and online collaboration. Through their extensive research, these scholars have shed light on various aspects of digital arrangements in higher education, theorized digital teaching, and identified potential opportunities for post-pandemic teaching.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in higher education, leading to the development of innovative teaching and learning strategies. Online platforms and virtual classrooms have become essential tools for facilitating remote learning and promoting intercultural exchange. Scholars in the DIVA project have explored the potential of digital arrangements in higher education, including the use of video conferencing, online collaboration tools, and digital repositories.

One of the key findings of the DIVA project is that digital teaching can be theorized and approached in various ways. Scholars have identified different theoretical frameworks and approaches that can be used to enhance the effectiveness of digital teaching, such as the Connectivism theory, the Situated Learning theory, and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. These theoretical frameworks provide valuable insights into the ways in which digital technologies can be used to support learning and teaching, and they can help educators develop effective strategies for integrating digital technologies into their teaching practices.

Another important finding of the DIVA project is that digital arrangements can offer significant potential for post-pandemic teaching. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of flexible and adaptable teaching practices that can accommodate the needs of diverse learners. Digital technologies can enable educators to create personalized learning experiences that are tailored to the individual needs of learners, and they can also facilitate remote learning and flexible scheduling.

In conclusion, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a significant shift in the importance of digital learning and virtual mobility in higher education. The DIVA project has shed light on various aspects of digital arrangements in higher education, theorized digital teaching, and identified potential opportunities for post-pandemic teaching. As we move forward, it is important for educators to continue to explore the potential of digital technologies and to develop effective strategies for integrating them into their teaching practices. By doing so, we can ensure that higher education remains relevant and accessible to learners from all backgrounds and that we are able to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.

Dimension: 23 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837662764