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.
Online learning is now ubiquitous in undergraduate and postgraduate education worldwide, but concerns remain about its ability to impart transferable skills crucial in a dynamic job market.
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation and self-management
- Technical and digital skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
These skills are essential for employability and career progression, and their importance will only grow as AI-integrated workplaces become the norm.
Arguably, these skills – compared with, say, knowledge recall – will be key to future graduate employability.
Author's summary: Distance learning effectiveness for transferable skills.