ABSTRACT
The learning and the education level in any society are closely tied to the level of literacy within the country. In this day and age, traditional literacy proves inadequate and digital literacy has become a necessity within the education sector. The COVID-19 pandemic and the intensification of the industrial revolution mean that education has rapidly shifted online. It has, therefore, become important to understand the challenges faced in the move to online teaching and learning in Malaysia, especially in this post-pandemic era. This chapter discusses the concept of digital literacy, as well as various motivating factors for educators and learners to make the migration from traditional to online teaching and learning. These challenges include the lack of coherent policymaking both at the national and institute levels, the digital divide that exists, the readiness of teachers and students in making the transition, the concern for special needs education and, finally, security concerns involved. It concludes with an assessment of the prospects for digital literacy and online teaching and learning in Malaysia.
