Objectives:
The aim of the article is to analyze the concepts characterizing adult education in the digital age, to identify changes in adult education forced by technological development and to present examples of the use of digital technologies in academic education.

Material and methods:
The study was conducted among adults – first-year students of the second cycle of master's studies at the Maria Grzegorzewska University, majoring in pedagogy. Direct, participatory, structured observation was used as the research method. The research method also included analysis of the subject literature and existing empirical and conceptual data. The analysis and interpretation are exploratory and qualitative in nature. The qualitative approach involves refraining from formulating hypotheses, variables, and research indicators.

Results:
The article presents examples of educational activities that the author carried out with students using digital media. These were examples of communication, activities during exercises (gamification, video cameras), and the examination process in the MS Teams application. The main trends in the use of digital technologies in academic education were identified: hybrid experiences, composable applications, and default security features.

Conclusions:
Digital technology supports active, continuous development of skills and adaptation to a changing environment. Nowadays, skills quickly become obsolete, which is why continuous learning and flexibility are becoming key elements in building a professional career. New media offer flexible learning conditions tailored to students. The preferred forms of classes and the technological solutions used are adapted to the capabilities, needs, and expectations of learners, as well as educational goals.