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The Digital Learner

Digital learners are on-the-go and more diverse than ever before. They are actively using technology to learn on multiple devices, and appreciate high-value, engaging, interactive, on-demand course materials and support, anytime and anywhere.

These learners change from year to year, and so should the ways institutions think about meeting their needs. Successful institutions adopt a personalized approach, taking into account what digital learners think about the learning experience, what motivates them, and what they can do to better engage with them.

Who are the digital learners in your classroom? Find out in our new infographic.

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Gray circle graphic with "Student, Institutional, and Faculty Success" written on the outer ring. The middle ring is three connecting puzzle pieces that read: Retention & Engagnement, Acceleration & Advancement, and Equity & Affordability. In the center is an image of a student in color.

40% of today’s college students are at least 25 years old, 73% have jobs, and 21% work 20 hours a week or more.

Source: Forbes, How The Media Can Provide A New Voice For Today's College Students, Feb 5, 2019

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— Brenda Lupo, Student, University of Florida

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