Global Education and the Impact of Institutional Policies on Educational Technologies

Emerging technologies in education are reshaping the way we teach, learn, and create meaning. This requires new methodological approaches to teaching, learning, and educational research. Global Education and the Impact of Institutional Policies on Educational Technologies engages a critical conversation about the pedagogical potential of emerging technologies in contemporary classrooms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2021
Publisher: IGI Global

The integration of emerging technologies in education is revolutionizing the way we teach, learn, and create meaning, both formally and informally. This transformative shift necessitates a reimagining of traditional teaching, learning, and educational research methodologies. Consequently, educational technology developers, researchers, and practitioners are actively engaged in the creation of diverse digital learning tools that can be utilized across a wide range of learning situations and scenarios. The ultimate objective of today's digital learning experiences is to foster situational experiences where learners and teachers collaboratively engage in meaningful processes of creation.

To critically examine and evaluate these emerging technologies, tools, environments, processes, and practices, scholars must engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities they present. This requires a deliberate and thoughtful exploration of the critical aspects of these technologies that are reshaping education in profound ways.

Global Education and the Impact of Institutional Policies on Educational Technologies takes this discussion further, focusing on the intersection of educational technology, learning sciences, and socio-cultural theories. This book serves as a valuable resource for educational professionals, preservice teachers, professors, teachers, students, and academicians, engaging in a critical conversation that will advance the understanding of the pedagogical potential of emerging technologies in contemporary classrooms.

The chapters in this book cover a wide range of topics, including communication networks, online learning environments, and preservice teacher education. By exploring these areas, the text provides essential insights into the current state of emerging technologies in education and their implications for teaching and learning.

In conclusion, the integration of emerging technologies in education is poised to transform the way we teach, learn, and create meaning. By embracing new methodological approaches, engaging in critical dialogue, and utilizing diverse digital learning tools, we can create more engaging, effective, and inclusive learning experiences for all learners. Global Education and the Impact of Institutional Policies on Educational Technologies serves as a valuable resource in this ongoing journey, contributing to the advancement of education and shaping the future of learning.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799881933