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Technology enhanced learning
Student achievement
Technology enhanced learning However not all students have equal
provides access to education to access to technology and the internet, diverse learners, including those in as a result, this will create a digital remote areas and individuals with divide between those students who disabilities. It breaks down the have access to technology and to geographical barrier and enables those that don’t. This can affect the varies learning opportunities for those achievements of some students due disadvantaged. to a lack of resources. Learner Autonomy(the ability to take care of his or her learning)
• Technology enhanced learning provides
students with accesses to educational materials such as online tutorials and networked courses, at whatever location or time it is, and they can work and learn at their own pace. • This flexibility plays a big role in learner Autonomy as learners are given the opportunity to be responsible and learn to teach themselves . Student and teacher motivation • Students- Technology enhanced learning incorporates interacting multimedia resources, simulations and gamified learning experiences that engage students and promote active learning. It encourages exploration, experimentation and collaboration among learners. • This makes learning more fun and exciting for students, at the same it stretches their brains and makes them think outside the box. Teacher motivation
• TEL generates technological
valuable data teaching strategies insights about such as playing student progress, YouTube videos and performance and not just writing engagement. This notes in class all will help teachers day. This can identify the eliminate boredom strengths and within the weaknesses of their classroom and make students. learning fun. • Teachers can implement different Disadvantages of different methods of delivery • Online Tutorials: • It may lack human touch and interaction found in traditional classrooms and this can affect the students social skills • There should be an access to reliable internet which can be a barrier for some students. This could result in them not being able to join some lessons or get the resources they need and might fall back. Computer-based training • Teachers may require training and support to effectively implement technology into their teaching styles. Without enough professional development chances, teachers may struggle to use technology to its full potential and this can limit their effectiveness of lessons and teaching styles. Video conferencing • Meeting fatigue • Excessive usage will lead to meeting fatigue and resulting to decreased productivity and will affect with the users work-life balance. • Sitting for long periods looking at a computer can lead to different discomforts and strains especial to ones back and eyes. • For students they are likely to get distracted and end up doing something else due fatigue and boredom. • Background problems • There could be issues such as background noises. These could be very distracting and can disrupt the flow of the conference. It can be very frustrating for both the presenter and participants. Networked courses • Usually networked courses involve the collection and storage of student data, which raises concerns about privacy and safety. Data breaches and unauthorized access to personal information can compromise student privacy and can lead to identity theft. • The fact the courses are done online, the students can be tempted to go onto other tabs and view other things and they will easily get tempted.
The Role of Information Technology in Higher Education: Motivation and Enhancement of Student Learning Jumhur AKSU Ali Riza APIL Kenneth M. REYNOLDS Olcay KURSUN