Technology Use and Its Changing Role in Community Education

Abstract

Technology, particularly as it supports interactive learning communities, now plays a central role in community education. While technology affords access to information more efficiently than ever before, it also requires additional skills. For technology to play out its role effectively, community educators need to design instruction, curriculum, and programs that offer customizable learning and socially rich learning environments. Every effort needs to be made to make sure that learners have opportunities to access and learn with technology. Successful community efforts to incorporate technology tend to include these factors: local needs, local resources, local broad-based planning, partnerships among organizations, accessible and appropriate technologies, opportunities for community building and socializing, and locally meaningful content and outcomes. Two community education foci are examined in detail: women's empowerment and health literacy.

The Impact of Technology Use in Teaching and Understanding Religious Values on Students' Moral Development in Islamic Schools in Indonesia

“…Educational technology tools, such as e-learning platforms, multimedia resources, and virtual communities, have become increasingly prevalent in religious classrooms [39], [40]. Research shows that technology can enhance the engagement and comprehension of religious content, allowing for interactive and personalized learning experiences [41].…”