DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Today, we are living in a Digital Economy that encompasses a broad range of economic activities. Digital economy uses digital technologies, digitized information & knowledge as key factors of production & consumption of goods & services in the society. Digital Economy is fuelled by the Internet, social media, and smart devices. Digital products & services are driving the digital economy. Digital technologies are at the heart of digital product & services . A few examples are digital technologies are: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Virtual and augmented reality, Smart devices, Mobile & Web applications, 5G, Big Data, Data Analytics, Blockchain, etc. In fact, Digital technologies have had the most profound impact on our lives in recent times than most other technologies. It is very crucial that students become digitally literate and acquire skills in one or more digital technologies in order to effectively tinker and innovate. This is highly imperative in a world that is very dynamic and fast-changing. Fortunately today, many digital technologies are increasingly becoming affordable and accessible to a greater number of people. Many online technology-based tools and platforms can be used for free or for a small fee, by anyone, from any age group. In the below sections, you can learn about some of the emerging digital technologies. Get some exposure, and start tinkering and innovating at your ATL.