Anytime, Anywhere Education

Posted by in Uncategorized Nov 21st, 2004

From THE Journal, new trends in education technology …

An increased need for multimedia education. Students are comfortable with the Web, and they like being entertained via interactive, visually stimulating mediums such as video games. Educators must grab their attention with multimedia learning tools and content in those familiar formats (especially video), or risk more and more students " tuning out.&lrquo;

A reduced need for a " fixed&lrquo; education environment. Educators and administrators understand that teaching, learning and administration can happen anywhere. The availability of technology which enables access beyond the classroom is a fundamental shift that is breaking down barriers and enabling new instructional approaches.

The ongoing need for family involvement. Several studies have discussed family involvement as a key factor in educational performance, and that will continue. Teachers and administrators need to increase family and parental involvement by making important information accessible to families in an interactive and timely format.

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