An Efficient Pragmatic Approach to Digital Technology in the Education World

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An Efficient Pragmatic Approach to Digital Technology in the Education World

Vinay M, Jayapriya J

Vol 8 , Issue 1 , July 2023 | Pages: 15-23 | Research Paper

Published Online: July, 2023

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1. Vinay M, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Yeshwanthpur CampusCHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
2. Jayapriya J, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Yeshwanthpur CampusCHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Technology is a foremost factor in all domains of our daily life. Education with or without digital technology was an old debate; nevertheless, it is the need of the hour in the current era. Digital technology provides more opportunities for all levels of learners to learn at their ease. Still, there are a lot of pros and cons in this scenario. This article proposes a framework that emphasizes the merits of digital technology usage and converts the demerits into innovative practice in the Education world. In this, the learners are motivated with advantages like growing with contemporary ability, spontaneous learning, and preparing for the future. However, in this framework, the disadvantages, like a distraction, discouraging creativity, etc., are overcome by renovating them into a helpful progression. Gamification is taken as a challenge elucidation to overcome the above-said drawbacks. Furthermore, this structure highlights the role of technology in amplifying holistic education that trains learners.

Keywords

Digital Technology, Higher Education, Online Learning, Gamification
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Vinay M & Jayapriya J. (2023, July). An Efficient Pragmatic Approach to Digital Technology in the Education World. IPEM JOURNAL OF INNOVATION IN TEACHER EDUCATION, 8(1), 15–23.