Challenges for Educational Technologists in the 21st Century
In 1972, Edsger Dijkstra claimed that computers had only introduced the new problem of learning to use them effectively. This is especially true in 2015 with regard to powerful new educational technologies. This article describes the challenges that 21st century educational technologists are, and wi...
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| description | In 1972, Edsger Dijkstra claimed that computers had only introduced the new problem of learning to use them effectively. This is especially true in 2015 with regard to powerful new educational technologies. This article describes the challenges that 21st century educational technologists are, and will be, addressing as they undertake the effective integration of new technologies into K-12 educational systems and learning environments. The expanding Internet, ever more powerful mobile devices, and other innovations make the task of designing effective formal and informal learning challenging, especially in light of the high rate of change in these new technologies. While these technologies introduce many benefits, they are also causing serious threats to system security and personal privacy. Furthermore, as these technologies continue to evolve, ethical issues such as equal access to resources become imperative. Educational technologists must expand their forward-thinking leadership and planning competencies so as to ensure effective use of new technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a38c89c358541cf88124722b0348e452022-12-22T03:19:06ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022015-09-015322123710.3390/educsci5030221educsci5030221Challenges for Educational Technologists in the 21st CenturyRobin Mayes0Gloria Natividad1J. Michael Spector2Department of Learning Technologies, College of Information, University of North Texas, 3940 N. Elm Street, G 150, Denton, TX 76207, USADepartment of Learning Technologies, College of Information, University of North Texas, 3940 N. Elm Street, G 150, Denton, TX 76207, USADepartment of Learning Technologies, College of Information, University of North Texas, 3940 N. Elm Street, G 150, Denton, TX 76207, USAIn 1972, Edsger Dijkstra claimed that computers had only introduced the new problem of learning to use them effectively. This is especially true in 2015 with regard to powerful new educational technologies. This article describes the challenges that 21st century educational technologists are, and will be, addressing as they undertake the effective integration of new technologies into K-12 educational systems and learning environments. The expanding Internet, ever more powerful mobile devices, and other innovations make the task of designing effective formal and informal learning challenging, especially in light of the high rate of change in these new technologies. While these technologies introduce many benefits, they are also causing serious threats to system security and personal privacy. Furthermore, as these technologies continue to evolve, ethical issues such as equal access to resources become imperative. Educational technologists must expand their forward-thinking leadership and planning competencies so as to ensure effective use of new technologies.http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/5/3/221digital divideeducational technology integrationequal accessethicsinstructional designprivacy rightssecurity |
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| title_short | Challenges for Educational Technologists in the 21st Century |
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| topic | digital divide educational technology integration equal access ethics instructional design privacy rights security |
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