Sunday, August 21, 2011

Wk3-2 Discussion Boards: Breaking the norm


Topic #2: Why do you think educators are so resistant to change, especially when it comes to technology? How do other institutions, such as business, deal with technological change?

I think a lot of times it is challenge for educators to listen to their students and accommodate their needs.  Today’s learner is reliant upon media rich content and technology for knowledge and for learning.  Naturally, most instructors did not grow up learning relying so heavily on technology so it is a step outside of their comfort zone.  Also, even if an educator is comfortable with technology it can easily be a challenge to have these tools become distractions during lessons or become to dependent on the entertainment factor. 

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