Instructors’ Digital Competencies for Innovative Learning: Human Resource Management Perspectives

Abstract

Purpose: This paper reviews related literature, including models and frameworks that focus on the skills of the digital instructor in the innovative learning environment. The study also tries to identify, key areas and missing factors, and thus locate digital skills and future avenues for education and satisfy the needs of digital-age learners. Theoretical framework: Information technology will have a significant impact on education if operated properly by competent and capable instructors. The accelerated application and investment in technology have altered education, and instructors play a crucial role in the transition to 21st-century learning standards and methods. This is especially important because the future will be dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, and automation, which will require the next generation of employees to be tech-savvy. Therefore, this study will locate digital skills for instructors and provide recommendations and a road map that support both the advanced technological tools and the new innovative learning strategies in the context of human resource management. Design/Methodology/Approach: The researchers took a literature review as a method to determine the current situation, success factors of online learning, instructors’ skills in the context of HRM. In addition, a qualitative analysis was conducted in the form of a focus group discussion, to spotlights on issues related to instructors needs to practice their roles in the e-learning environment. Findings: The results of this study have provided evidence that instructors' proficiency in IT “Digital Instructors” will transform teaching and learning to satisfy the 4th industrial revolution which is based on digital skills and contribute to the digital economy. Originality/Value: The results of this study are expected to be useful input for policymakers in education to be more courageous in making decisions when investing in IT resources and human resources “Instructors” in order to create superior and competitive teaching and learning environment. A framework is proposed in this study with consideration of HRM issues that will work effectively to enhance the role of digital education in society and contribute to the development of the educational process.