Teaching in the Information Age: A New Look

Abstract

Of all the areas on which New Directions for Teaching and Learning has focused, teaching with the support of technology has experienced the most dramatic changes.

Pedagogical Support for Use of Information Technology in Teaching

“…The communication thus between 'geographically dispersed teams' is enhanced (Mayadas, 1997). Even in synchronous environments, learning networks encourage active participation in groups (Oblinger & Rush, 1997;Tuller, 1997;Norton & Gonzales, 1998;Enhagen, 1997;Albright, 1999).…”

“…So the process comes about through individual involvement in the construction of meaning. Albright, 1999, shows that the development of inquiry and insight can be achieved with the use of IT in teaching. The expanded access to current information (Albright, 1999;Oblinger and Rush, 1997) involves the learner in a meaningful way.…”

“…Albright, 1999, shows that the development of inquiry and insight can be achieved with the use of IT in teaching. The expanded access to current information (Albright, 1999;Oblinger and Rush, 1997) involves the learner in a meaningful way. Critical thinking occurs through evaluation of web information (Oblinger & Rush, 1997), and higher order thinking skills (Norton & Gonzales, 1998) are encouraged through the use of IT.…”

“…No two students use the same approach to learning, nor do they learn at the same pace. When technology is fused with pedagogy (Albright, 1999;Hooker, 1997) enhancement of learning takes place. With the use of IT, there is the opportunity to customize the learner's learning experiences and to accommodate different learning styles (Albright, 1999;Wild & Quinn, 1998).…”

“…When technology is fused with pedagogy (Albright, 1999;Hooker, 1997) enhancement of learning takes place. With the use of IT, there is the opportunity to customize the learner's learning experiences and to accommodate different learning styles (Albright, 1999;Wild & Quinn, 1998). Some students learn faster than others and prefer to move through materials quickly; this is especially true for surfing the Web.…”