Abstract: For centuries teachers the world over have sought to provide the conditions in which their learners can learn. Opinions and practices may differ; what constitutes ‘good’ conditions and effective learning has long been a matter for lengthy discussion and debate. Today, with the rapid development in the use of technology in our everyday lives and increasingly in teaching and learning, the debate continues to be long and protracted. This said, there is some agreement that technology and globalisation have changed the way people – especially young people – think and learn. There is also agreement that technology does, and indeed should, have a role to play in learning and teaching. However, there are some who see technology as the only solution to all current educational problems, while there are others who are completely opposed to this view and see technology as the major threat to civilisation as we know it and an agent of the ‘dumbing-down’ of quality education.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-02-18
Language: en
Type: other
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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