Digital Learning Ecosystem Model for Local Innovators to Enhance Lifelong Learning

Abstract

The objectives of this study were 1) to study the condition and the need for a digital learning ecosystem model for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning and 2) to DLEM for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning. The research process is divided into two phases: Phase 1 is focused to studying the conditions and needs of a DLEM for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning and Phase 2 is focused to developing a DLEM for innovators. The sample in phase 1 consisted of 30 entrepreneurs in Nonthaburi province and 5 experts. The sample in phase 2 consisted of 5 experts. The findings revealed that 1) the condition and the need for a DLEM for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning consisted of 4 main components: Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology, and Learning resources where Personal and Learning Resources components are equally important, followed by technology and infrastructure, which averaged 4.50, 4.23, and 3.90. 2) The DLEM for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning consists of 5 elements: People, Infrastructure, Technology, Learning Resources, and Collaboration Space. Additionally, a DLEM for local innovators to enhance lifelong learning is being developed, which will include three systems: user, learning resource, and group connection.