Share Paper: Best of Germany: Beyond the Buzzwords: A Strategy to Connect Curricula with the Digital World

1. Thilo Harth, Muenster University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Germany
2. Frank Dellmann, Muenster University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Germany

Abstract: Disruption, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality, Industry 4.0 and Rapid Prototyping are just a selection of the buzzwords that come up in connection with the rapid changes in the professional world and society brought about by digitalisation. As frequently occurs when buzzwords are used, their exact meaning is unknown, or remains unquestioned, but the use of them is nevertheless excessive. In this way, the buzzword ‘digital native’ assumes that an entire generation has a command of digital skills simply because they were born into this world and use digital media naturally. Which skills profiles this generation, and therefore ...