Wits School of Education

Start main page content

The Digital Futures Studio supports students and academic staff in building the digital skills and confidence needed to succeed in contemporary higher education. As learning, teaching, and research become increasingly connected to digital technologies, the studio helps students and staff navigate these spaces in ways that are practical, critical, and ethical.

The studio offers guidance on using a wide range of digital tools that support academic work and research. This includes support with citation managers, academic databases, collaborative writing platforms, online learning systems, and other technologies that help students work more effectively and independently. The studio also encourages thoughtful and responsible engagement with generative AI tools and emerging digital technologies in academic contexts.

Through workshops, online learning modules, digital toolkits, and AI research skills development, the Digital Futures Studio creates opportunities for students and staff to strengthen their digital fluency and become more confident users of technology. Its work is grounded in the belief that digital skills are an essential part of academic success and meaningful participation in today’s scholarly and professional communities.

Share