Impact of Digital Technology on Education

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Technology rich learning environment. 3. Distance learning technologies. 4. Role of radio in education. 5. Educational use of interactive television. 6. Role of computers in education. 7. Teaching with digital images. 8. Use of online educational resources. 9. Web-based education. 10. Mobile technologies in education. 11. Technology for quality education. 12. Role of education in literacy education. 13. Technology and adult learning. 14. Multicultural education and technology. Bibliography. Index.

"The modern digital technology is affecting education in revolutionary ways, and the momentum toward these changes is irreversible. Many countries around the world are investing in digital technology to improve and update the education they provide their younger generations. They are also consistently promoting research on digital technology use inside the classrooms for many different educational, cultural and social settings. Hardware and software industries continue their fast expansion and development, with new products for the educational system constantly emerging.

Digital technology in education holds out much promises - of lower costs, wider access and more precise delivery of the right course at the right level and the right time. This book on the impacts of digital technology in education reviews what has been achieved so far and examine the possibilities for the future and the scope of overcoming some of the challenges that have emerged. It also discussed the current practices and attitudes in the use of digital technology in education and attempts to identify policies, strategies, and applications that could be implemented for better outputs. This work will be of immense value to researchers, policy planners, educationists and students." (jacket)