Nigel Taffe’s Updates

In what ways does technology mediated learning change both learning in person and learning at a distance?

Li (2015) posits that Technology has become virtually an integral part of all areas of educational delivery. While technology brings new means and ways of learning to students and teachers, it also poses challenges to them.

Technology Mediated Learning has undoubtedly redefined the traditional exchange between students and teachers. On the one hand, it facilitates teaching and learning beyond the traditional classroom-with its confinements and schedule; while on the other, it promotes a far greater student-centered approach to learning.

in fact, in a study conducted in a school district in Alberta, Canada, students indicated that Technology Mediated Learning (TML) helped them to be more independent and responsible with their learning - in person and learning at a distance. Some affirmed that they were able to go beyond textbooks to gain more insightful knowledge into the subject matter under review.

In cases where students were absent from school due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, TML allowed these students to complete assignments and keep abreast with what their classes were doing in their absences.

In the same study, teachers reported that students were more engaged in the lessons, even when they switched teaching modalities from advanced technology to simple technology. Students were able to explore their interests, some were able to choose which technology they wanted to use to present their assignments, and others were able to provide real-time feedback on projects and other activities.

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Li, Cheong, Kam: Technology-Mediated Learning: Status and Challenges in Perspective