Current Technology

This post is provided by guest blogger, Tania Pacheco, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Talent Development program.

Education is undergoing a revolutionary transformation aided primarily by an era of rapid technological advancements. Once a mere facilitator, technology has begun to shift from its former support role to be a core driver of how students learn and interact. In a recent article, Denys Vorobyov (2024) presents the potential and multifaceted challenges technology brings to education. Digital tools and online resources are enhancing engagement, accessibility, and quality of learning, preparing students for a digital future. However, the author stresses that successful integration of new technologies requires collaboration among schools, governments, and tech experts to ensure equitable access, cybersecurity, ongoing training for educators, and appropriate application to curriculum. The author concludes that the prospects for education are boundless, with technology opening up new possibilities for learning, teaching and growing. With effective partnerships between technology innovation, integration, and educators, the future of education promises a more inclusive, interactive, and imaginative learning experience for all.

I recommend this article for anyone who works in education and is looking to integrate technology into their curriculum. In particular, this would be a useful resource for those wishing to have a framework to implement new technology to their learning environment. The article provides a list of key stakeholders that are needed throughout the integration process in order to overcome possible challenges that may arise. Additionally, the source provided a real-world example of an online platform that was developed utilizing the previously mentioned framework, highlighting how tech companies and educational platforms can successfully collaborate to produce an accessible tool.

Reference

Vorobyov, D. (2024, February 1). Technology-driven education: A new era of learning. Forbes. https://forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/02/01/technology-driven-education-a-new-era-of-learning

This post is provided by guest blogger, Brianna Richardson, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

Cutting-edge technologies are making education more accessible and engaging. “How Modern Technology Is Reshaping the E-Learning Industry,” by Simon Moser (2021) for Entrepreneur, gives us an overview of which technologies are challenging traditional learning models to change. The author discusses the impacts of innovations like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and virtual reality. Algorithms let educators and institutions gain insight about students by analyzing large sets of data. Moser highlights how artificial intelligence is being used to predict learning needs and customize training plans. He also explores the ways virtual reality is being used to create interactive learning experiences that increase engagement.

I recommend this article to those seeking a comprehensive overview of the ways that current technology is impacting e-learning. It provides insight on current technologies being used to identify topics that students need help with, and personalize the learning experience (Moser, 2021). However, the analysis did not mention the issues that this technology may pose in its wide-spread adoption. There is still much to be learned about the implications of storing large amounts of data and how to create algorithms that are unbiased. The reader should consider these issues with a critical lens and continue to learn about the technology.

Reference

Moser, S. (2021, January 10). How modern technology is reshaping the e-learning industry. Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/how-modern-technology-is-reshaping-the-e-learning-industry/361812

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