The explosion in popularity of all different kinds of electronic devices raises a host of new possibilities for higher education providers, but there are a number of questions that still need to be answered. Online learning, devices and apps are hot topics in education. Though I tend to become very excited about the potential of new technologies, it is important to remember the purpose for implementing them. Does the technology assist students in achieving the objectives of the course? Does it improve outcomes? Increase learning? Improve access? As educators we should carefully consider how much would students depend on technology and whether or not learners are going towards the right direction with all the technology they might have!
Technology is certainly an "up in the air" issue, I think our biggest battles will be finding the right mix to prevent it from becoming stale, or obtrusive, and to prevent it from replacing face to face interaction.
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