An interesting comment from the Tony Bates in the article below is this:
“…technology has not yet transformed education:
- Student expectations about the educational experiences (e.g., connected, participatory, engaging) are not being realized
- Rather than introducing 21st century skills, technology is often being used to automate outdated education paradigms
In other words, technology is in the main just being added-on to the traditional classroom experience. Thus, while there are ‘pockets’ of innovation, technology is not being used for systematic change.”
Later, Bates states “Where are the ‘pockets’ of innovation? The area with the most potential is the use of Web 2.0 tools, such as blogs, wikis, virtual worlds, and mobile technologies such as phones, cameras, and iPods, that allow learners to collect, create, share and evaluate their own learning materials.”
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