Policy Consideration on the Establishment of a Digital Education Policy Which Prepares Zimbabwean Learners for the 21st Century Digital Economy

Digital revolution had taken over the 21st century. ICT technology had conquered many households across the world and has a great impact on children and young people and how they access information, communicate and learn. Modernization has pushed the education system to incorporate the 4th industrial revolution as many students find it flexible and less time consuming. The ongoing advances in educational technology such as laptops and mobile devices are providing the end user more flexibility in accessing and controlling the creation and sharing of knowledge. Information can be sent out or received in the comfort of one’s personal space. Digital revolution saves time, transport and resources. It also lessens the burden faced by educational institutions to facilitate lectures or sermons. The most critical aspect which should be adopted is shifting from the previous/old education system which did not accommodate much of digital learning to implementing an innovative refined system where new knowledge can be created and passed for educational purposes through ICT devices. Digital tools are supposed to be used for more than just homework but changing the world of education and work.