THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS (E.G., E-LEARNING PLATFORMS, VIRTUAL SIMULATIONS, AND INTERACTIVE MODELS) ON STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC TERMS
Keywords:
Digital tools, e-learning platforms, virtual simulations, interactive models, economic terms, economics education, active learning, economic literacy, educational technology, student engagement.Abstract
This article examines the impact of digital tools, specifically e-learning platforms, virtual simulations, and interactive models, on enhancing students' understanding of economic terms. As traditional methods of teaching economics face limitations in delivering complex economic concepts, digital tools have emerged as a transformative approach to learning. By integrating technology into economics education, students can engage more effectively with core economic concepts, such as inflation, GDP, market equilibrium, and opportunity cost. This study reviews current literature on the use of digital tools in education, assesses the effectiveness of these tools in improving comprehension and retention of economic terminology, and presents research findings that highlight their benefits in promoting active learning. The article concludes by discussing the potential of digital tools to revolutionize economics education and improve students' economic literacy.
