Integrating digital knowledge in teaching systems as grounds for developing knowledge economy

Abstract

We currently live in a digital world, surrounded by and immersed in technology. The pace of technological change and innovation is increasing and leading to massive changes in all aspects of our lives, including the way we teach and learn. Nevertheless, the design of teaching and learning in academic institutions in Israel hardly serves the needs of the digital revolution generation. In some cases, and in a number of educational institutions, the digital space is small and limited, and many student audiences are not exposed to it. Integrating digital knowledge is a key tool in the development of knowledge-intensive professions associated with the employment world of knowledge economy. Šis article attempts to examine how it is possible, and even required to integrate the acquisition of digital tools into the world of teaching, students, and teachers, in order to prepare the grounds for knowledge economy professions among learners.