Future of work

With education becoming increasingly hybrid (a blend of online and in-person), it is essential to understand the digital skills and competencies required by students and educators for online or hybrid education to be effective. Those responsible for preparing the next generation of workers require ongoing skills development and training to ensure that they have the digital skills and competencies to integrate fast-changing technology into educational settings. With students often more familiar with technologies than those instructing them, educators have become more focused on human skills such as critical thinking, creativity and adaptability versus the more traditional reading, writing and arithmetic, particularly in the K–12 system. Technology has facilitated improved access to the latest resources, expanded classroom boundaries, and increased engagement, interactivity, collaboration and communication. Technology is an essential pillar of education policy, and it remains important to ensure equitable access to reliable internet and information. The report highlights best practices and provides examples of successful adoption of technology in education.