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The podcast discusses the advantages and disadvantages of digitalization in education. It mentions that technology can improve learning and participation, with benefits such as increased attention, engagement, and communication. However, there are drawbacks like excessive screen time and unequal access to technology. To make digital learning more efficient, guidelines and policies should be established, and digital literacy and professional skills of educators should be improved. The podcast also highlights the need to address issues like educational gaps and student privacy and safety. Overall, digital technology can provide a richer learning experience, but careful planning and practice are necessary. Hi everyone. Welcome to the podcast. My name is Kokoro Kinjo. This topic is about online education. In recent years, the rapid progress of digitalization has produced a variety of digital technologies. As a result, digital devices have become a part of our daily lives. In addition, the corona pandemic has brought the wave of digitalization to the education industry in one fell swoop. According to a UNESCO study, up to 50% of secondary schools worldwide will use digital devices for educational purposes by 2020. While digitalization in education is happening rapidly, there are drawbacks to the use of digital technology in education. This podcast discusses the advantages and disadvantages of digitalization in education and how to respond to it in the digital age using real examples. First, what are the benefits and drawbacks of digitalizing education? Timothy Wood's paper suggests that technology in education can significantly improve learning and participation. Specifically, supplementing traditional teaching with computer-assisted instruction, CAI programs may enhance student learning. Additionally, the use of technology in education has numerous benefits for students, such as increased attention, engagement, motivation, communication, and teamwork. Furthermore, the integration of technology in teaching has led to educational improvements. Teachers who use ICT to implement instructional activities in three phases maximize student achievement and motivation to learn. Moreover, teachers' use of technology to plan and prepare lessons has increased efficiently. While online assessment through technology provides immediate feedback, accurate results, and improved test quality. On the other hand, digitalization has its drawbacks, including excessive screen time, poor quality of online instruction by teachers, and unequal access to technology. To make learning with digital technology more efficient in the future, we must address these issues. Educators and institutions should establish appropriate guidelines and policies and seek suitable specifications for digital technology. In fact, the Victorian government has published a policy on digital learning. The policy includes the development of an online learning environment, suggestions for transitioning to online technology, and mandatory school-based policy enactment. Finally, digital technology can bring many benefits to the education sector when used appropriately. It is clear that it provides a richer learning experience for learners by offering greater flexibility and accessibility than traditional teaching methods. According to the Nina article, interesting learning opportunities have been created, including gamifying learning with peer practice, out-of-school learning using Google Street View, and the creation of digital content related to the subject matter. However, introducing technology requires careful planning and practice. It is important to spread digital literacy and improve the professional skills of educators. And also, it is important to properly address issues such as closing the educational gap caused by digitization, as well as ensuring student privacy and safety. In the digital age, education is undergoing a fundamental transformation that goes beyond the mere introduction of technology. To achieve this, we must be flexible and responsive to changes and strive for a better future. Thank you for listening. Thank you for listening.