Thing 16: Learning Digitally

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Through completing this ‘thing', I have developed my understanding of what digital learning is and have been able to assess your own abilities. There are many different ways to learn. For example; Books, training courses, Presentations and E-learning. From experience I learn best through completing face to face training courses where I can see a tutor and have time to take notes. I am a visual learner.  

Especially during the last year, this has been made to change, Face to face training can no longer exist due to the Pandemic so more and more learning is taking place digitally. I have begun to adjust to this and can now see the benefit of learning online. Some of the pros to my journey learning digitally have been that I have not had to travel to attend training sessions. I have had all of the information that I need at the touch of a button and I can easily contact another member of the team through a video call. The cons to learning digitally that I have come across are connection issues, working from home means the internet connection is not always fast, also if I need an answer to a question I cannot just ask there and then I need to wait and send an email/set up a team call. Since beginning to complete this ‘thing’ I have used a Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) and completed a ‘How to Learn online’ course on EdX. I have also completed some E-Learning courses from my Employer.  I have enjoyed taking part in Online courses as I have been able to spend time taking notes and re-watching videos as many times as I need to. I have enjoyed having that information there and discovering new types of online courses to take part in.  


I feel that my Organisation supports me well to gain access and complete online courses. I have been provided with the technology to do so and I have a contact person if I need any help. 


From completing this ‘thing’ I learned that Alan Clarke stated that there are 6 characteristics of a successful E-learner.  


I considered each of my characteristic’s and using this self-assessment form, I spent some time rating my abilities.  


  • having self-confidence (3) 

  • being motivated (3) 

  • having a positive attitude (4) 

  • possessing good communication skills (4) 

  • being a good collaborator (4) 

  • being a competent user of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). (3) 


From competing this form, I was able to think of ideas that would help improve my scores. I could take a course in IT to help develop my skills. There are many E-Learning courses available that I could partake in to help with tips for wellbeing – which would lead to feeling more confided and motivated.  


I feel the characteristics set out by Alan Clarke are an accurate representation of a learner who has a more traditional approach, although more accurate for a digital learner. I think this because to be a successful learner you should be able to have confidence in yourself, be motivated to learn more and have a positive attitude. A successful digital learner also has to find new ways to communicate and collaborate online and expand on their ICT skills.  


Teneo et teneor, 

Hannah. 




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