Informal Learning in the Digital Era
Learning is a natural process and in the age of digital technology, gaining knowledge can take place outside of the structured classroom setting. Generally, informal learning happens when an individual…
Tag: skills
Why the humanities matter in the digital age
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Despite today’s demand for a workforce with a background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), some experts and industry players argue that the humanities are now more important than…
Extracurricular activities for students
Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
After leaving school or university, you know that you’ll need more than just straight As to secure a better future. This is why you need to make the most of…
The dos and don’ts of resolving conflict
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
As much as we dread it, conflict is bound to happen throughout our lives, and it is inevitable when working in a team in school and at work. Rather than…
Storytelling – a digital skill?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
Since time immemorial, we human beings have been telling stories in countless of ways. As social creatures, we find ourselves emotionally engaged and connected when we share anecdotes and experiences…
Managing the cognitive load
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Cognitive load management is often mentioned as one of the core skills needed to survive in the era of digital technology. One of the reasons is that students and young…
Be employable in the digital economy
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Since the beginning of Sarawak’s digital transformation journey, we at SarawakYES! have been highlighting various knowledge, fields and skills that are vital to thrive in the digital economy. This information…
Should you be data literate?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
We have previously discussed the benefits and opportunities arising from the increased availability and access to data in the digital economy, including big data and open data. Yet, the desired…
Ask away!
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
To thrive in a digital economy, we need to be innovative and creative, and that requires the habit of asking questions. Making it a habit isn’t very hard, but sometimes…
Creating content in the digital era
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
(Above) Instead of consuming too much content, we should try to create them. The Internet revolution and development of digital technologies have made information more available and accessible than ever…