tom abeles (tabeles@tmn.com)
Sat, 03 Jul 1999 17:35:22 -0500
Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 17:35:22 -0500 From: tom abeles <tabeles@tmn.com> Subject: Re: Technology as a Tool and Transformation of Learning!
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Arun
This issue parallels to some extent discussions on other lists. I don't
think the question can be answered or has been answered generically.
But, here are some specific issues which might be addressed:
1) It was thought that technology would be the reat "equalizer" allowing
all ships to be raised, but particularly the disenfranchised. I see no
evidience that the disenfranchised and educational acess challenged have
been able to gain any advantage or march on those who have access to the
full spectrum of opportunities. The twechnology, like the 6-gun in the
US West will not turn out to be the "great equalizaer" and, in fact, as
in sports, today, those with access to the best resources might even
widen the gap- a very great danger.
2) if technology is able to be of benefit, in what arena has it proven
itself and in what areas has it not made a signficant difference in
education? In building basic technical skills the references cited by
you may have some relevance. I am concerned that in the critical skills
of the humanities and liberal studies, politics, soical science and
critical thinking (in the broadest interdisciplinary sense) that we have
miles to go before we sleep. Let's sort out the cognitive and affective
domains today and not dwell on the potential of the future in the same
breath
thoughts?
tom abeles
Arun-Kumar Tripathi wrote:
> Dear IFETS Spectrum,
>
> Thanks for some stimulating discussions.
>
> On Thu, 1 Jul 1999, Peter Kandlbinder wrote:
> > I haven't seen any research evidence that suggests technology impacts on
> > the learning to any significant degree.
>
> I cannot understand this! Technology is always a tool to enhance learning.
> if you are not agree with my statement, then please define technology?
> What do you mean by technology?
>
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