scholarly journals Higher Education in Light of Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Educational Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Technology

Introducing Educational Technology into the Higher Education Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 81-91
Author(s):  
Linda Van Ryneveld
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Roll Out

Over the past decade or two advancements in educational technology have taken place so swiftly that it threatens to revolutionize the education system. This phenomena seem to drive higher education institutions to respond with costly roll out plans that bring state of the art computing hard- and software, together with other highly specialized educational technologies, to their campuses. The dilemma is that these investments in educational technology are often made in isolation, without consideration for imperative aspects such as professional development. To progress, educators need to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to make optimal use of the technology. This can be achieved, among other, by means of well-structured professional development programmes. In this chapter the author explores the role of educational technology in higher education and establishes the need for capacity building by means of carefully designed professional development programmes. It furthermore suggests an alternative professional development framework.

Technology-Enabled Learning Opportunities

2016 ◽  
pp. 561-582
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Young People ◽  
Group Interaction ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Computing Environment ◽  
The Future

No generation is more at ease with technology than today's young people. This generation of students has grown up in an immersive computing environment and come to the school equipped with latest electronic gadgets such as smart phones, laptops and iPods. Educational technology supports meaningful learning and facilitates group interaction. The technology-based learning is especially useful in helping students conceptualize phenomena and processes. This chapter examines the role of technology in shaping the future of higher education by providing unique opportunities of learning. The chapter also discusses challenges of technology-enabled learning and offer specific recommendations to overcome these challenges.

Introducing Educational Technology into the Higher Education Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 258-268
Author(s):  
Linda Van Ryneveld
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Roll Out

Over the past decade or two advancements in educational technology have taken place so swiftly that it threatens to revolutionize the education system. This phenomena seem to drive higher education institutions to respond with costly roll out plans that bring state of the art computing hard- and software, together with other highly specialized educational technologies, to their campuses. The dilemma is that these investments in educational technology are often made in isolation, without consideration for imperative aspects such as professional development. To progress, educators need to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to make optimal use of the technology. This can be achieved, among other, by means of well-structured professional development programmes. In this chapter the author explores the role of educational technology in higher education and establishes the need for capacity building by means of carefully designed professional development programmes. It furthermore suggests an alternative professional development framework.

Introducing Educational Technology into the Higher Education Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 200-210
Author(s):  
Linda Van Ryneveld
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Roll Out

Over the past decade or two advancements in educational technology have taken place so swiftly that it threatens to revolutionize the education system. This phenomena seem to drive higher education institutions to respond with costly roll out plans that bring state of the art computing hard- and software, together with other highly specialized educational technologies, to their campuses. The dilemma is that these investments in educational technology are often made in isolation, without consideration for imperative aspects such as professional development. To progress, educators need to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to make optimal use of the technology. This can be achieved, among other, by means of well-structured professional development programmes. In this chapter the author explores the role of educational technology in higher education and establishes the need for capacity building by means of carefully designed professional development programmes. It furthermore suggests an alternative professional development framework.

Technology-Enabled Learning Opportunities

2016 ◽  
pp. 798-818
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Young People ◽  
Group Interaction ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Computing Environment ◽  
The Future

No generation is more at ease with technology than today's young people. This generation of students has grown up in an immersive computing environment and come to the school equipped with latest electronic gadgets such as smart phones, laptops and iPods. Educational technology supports meaningful learning and facilitates group interaction. The technology-based learning is especially useful in helping students conceptualize phenomena and processes. This chapter examines the role of technology in shaping the future of higher education by providing unique opportunities of learning. The chapter also discusses challenges of technology-enabled learning and offer specific recommendations to overcome these challenges.

Introducing Educational Technology into the Higher Education Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 126-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Van Ryneveld
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Roll Out

Over the past decade or two advancements in educational technology have taken place so swiftly that it threatens to revolutionize the education system. This phenomena seem to drive higher education institutions to respond with costly roll out plans that bring state of the art computing hard- and software, together with other highly specialized educational technologies, to their campuses. The dilemma is that these investments in educational technology are often made in isolation, without consideration for imperative aspects such as professional development. To progress, educators need to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to make optimal use of the technology. This can be achieved, among other, by means of well-structured professional development programmes. In this chapter the author explores the role of educational technology in higher education and establishes the need for capacity building by means of carefully designed professional development programmes. It furthermore suggests an alternative professional development framework.

Introducing Educational Technology into the Higher Education Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Linda Van Ryneveld
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Roll Out

Over the past decade or two advancements in educational technology have taken place so swiftly that it threatens to revolutionize the education system. This phenomena seem to drive higher education institutions to respond with costly roll out plans that bring state of the art computing hard- and software, together with other highly specialized educational technologies, to their campuses. The dilemma is that these investments in educational technology are often made in isolation, without consideration for imperative aspects such as professional development. To progress, educators need to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to make optimal use of the technology. This can be achieved, among other, by means of well-structured professional development programmes. In this chapter the author explores the role of educational technology in higher education and establishes the need for capacity building by means of carefully designed professional development programmes. It furthermore suggests an alternative professional development framework.

What is the Role of Lecture in High-Tech Education?

1996 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry E. Pence
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
High Tech ◽  
The Future ◽  
Higher Education Instruction

Despite many criticisms, lectures continue to be a major method of higher education instruction. What is the explanation for this continued popularity? Can the lecture adapt to new educational demands? What is the most effective way to use lecture? And, most important of all, what is the future of lecture as educational technology plays a more important role in higher education? This article will attempt to provide at least tentative answers to these questions.

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