DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK/SCHOOL 3
In addition to remote working and e-learning, digital technology has made it easier for
scheduling of tasks. With digital technology tools, employees and students can track important
tasks that would otherwise be difficult with manual scheduling (Cavell-Clarke & Welch, 2018).
For instance, an employee may be scheduled to make an important call to a client at 10 am. With
manual scheduling, there is a high likelihood of the employee not making the call, especially if
engaged with other tasks, leading to loss of business and money. To avoid such a situation,
digital technology tools can be used to schedule this task and remind the employee about it.
Similarly, students can use these tools to schedule their studies, assignments, and examinations.
Moreover, digital technology has made communication much easier. Through social
media applications and websites, companies and educational institutions, among others, have
embraced twenty-four-hour communication. In the 1980s, companies needed to send postal mail
to their clients and employees and wait for their response, which would take days. Similarly,
there was no e-learning in the 1980s because digital technology was not pronounced then
(Henderson, Selwyn, & Aston, 2017). Through digital technology, it is now possible for
organizations to communicate with their employees and suppliers in real-time. Similarly,
students can attend classes, chat with their tutors, complete assignments and sit for exams
without having to go to a physical classroom.
In conclusion, digital technology has enhanced productivity at work and in schools.
Organizations that use it have reported improved job satisfaction among their employees.
Similarly, it has enabled students to study with ease without having to travel to attend school.
However, it is essential for organizations to analyze digital technology tools and embrace only
those that will enhance productivity. If used in excess, digital technology can hinder
