The Digital Student

Edited by Andy Phippen and Emma Bond, The Digital Student (1st Edition) is a textbook that addresses post-COVID online learning environments in higher education instruction. The volume provides an analytical framework to support academic instruction and student welfare within virtual campus settings.

The text synthesizes key developments in digital higher education to clarify how virtual learning environments affect daily academic interactions. It explores loneliness, digital isolation, and student belonging to demonstrate how distance learning formats influence individual student engagement. Furthermore, the thematic coverage connects digital pedagogy and practical teaching methodologies directly to the contemporary challenges facing student mental health and well-being.

A defining feature of the volume is its focus on developing student AI literacy and fostering resilience in technology usage. This material offers practical perspectives for higher education teaching and learning professionals who design, evaluate, and maintain effective digital learning practices.