Autonomous Creative Learning Strategy Directed to Higher Education Students in Health Area

Autonomous Creative Learning Strategy Directed to Higher Education Students in Health Area

Paulo Veloso Gomes, João Donga, Sandra Ferreira, Renato Magalhães, Vítor J. Sá
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8656-6.ch011
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Abstract

As digital native learners, Z and Alpha generation students upcoming new challenges for Higher Education Institutions. Their early contact with technological devices does not in itself confer the necessary digital skills to correctly apply technology in academic or professional contexts. Digital skills are fundamental to the future health professionals, improving their academic performance and prepares them for their integration into the labor market. The integration of information and communication technologies in the curricula of higher education courses in the health area is a differentiating factor for academic and professional enhancement. The Autonomous Creative Learning Strategy directed to higher education students in the health area is based on project-oriented approaches, combined with interactive and immersive based-gaming learning activities that appeal to creativity, autonomy and encourage proactivity, self-learning, and the constant search for continuous improvement.
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How Generations Z And Alpha Relate To Technology

Generations Z and Alpha students are digital natives, have grown up with technology and are comfortable using it in their daily lives (Reyes et al., 2020), they are fast decision makers, and highly connected (Cilliers, 2017). They have a keen social and politically aware and are actively engaged in social and political issues, they are more diverse and inclusive than previous generations (Schenarts, 2019; Seemiller & Meghan, 2017). These students are conscious and have a strong desire to learn new skills and gain practical experience. They appreciate independence, value their autonomy and are not afraid to question authority. They are creative and deal well with innovation. However, many of them are exposed to a high level of stress and anxiety.

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