Teaching Transferable Skills in Distance Learning
As workplaces become increasingly AI-integrated and hybrid, the question arises whether distance learning can effectively teach transferable skills, including body language, to provide an authentic education experience.
Transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, self-motivation, and self-management, are crucial for employability and career progression in a dynamic job market.
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation
- Self-management
- Technical and digital skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Online learning in undergraduate and postgraduate education is ubiquitous the world over, but questions remain about whether it can effectively teach the transferable skills that are so important in a dynamic job market.
Author's summary: Distance learning can teach transferable skills.