ED403 Learning Journey

    With changing time there has been an integration of learning technologies in higher education. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have had a significant impact on the pedagogy of learning in higher education (Azma, 2011). ICTs include gathering, organizing, and using the information in various forms, including sound, images, and text, through the use of computers or other derivatives of telecommunications (Hamidi et al., 2011). The decrease in the cost of access to technologies and the ease of connecting to the Internet have overcome some of the barriers to the adoption of ICTs (Cabaleiero-Cervino & Vera, 2020). However, some of the remote areas still face the issue of access to technologies and good internet connect. The impact of learning technology is that it benefits both the teacher and the student. Teachers can teach students from a remote area and use interesting ways to teach for instance using YouTube videos. There are many online tools used...

  Technology-Enabled Learning Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) describes the use of technology, platforms, systems and digital content to extend and enhance student-centered learning. The design of TEL environments starts with the consideration of pedagogical principles which should not be comprised at any cost while intending to deliver courses online. "Global events such as the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic have hastened the adoption of online technologies in higher education, creating a profound shift that will have long term implications" (Deng & Benckendorff, 2020) on delivering courses/programs. With the changing time, students are getting more inclined towards technology as they find it convenient. Social media platforms are now gaining more popularity in learning. During this pandemic, I have seen that students prefer connecting with the lecturers on viber to discuss the class activities and assessments. It has also come to my attention that there were even faceb...