We live in a time where constant developments of technological capabilities have allowed technology to become integral for learning and working opportunities. Technology is completely embedded within our daily lives. “The rapid advances in technology, the need for lifelong learning, the learner at a distance, and the growth of non-traditional students have encouraged the use of the computer as a means of instructional delivery” (Knowles, Holton, & Swanson, 2015, p. 278). In order to give adults learning experiences which support the growth of knowledge, skills, and technological competencies, there is a strong need for developing computer-based instruction (CBI) which can effectively meet the needs of the adult learner.
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External supports can be suitable computer equipment, the time allotted for CBI participation, technical support, and personal support by management, peers, and family members. Both external and instructional supports are very important to provide effective CBI for adults. “External support and instructional support in CBI design help to develop the attributes of self-directedness and computer self-efficacy in adults” (Knowles et al., 2015, p. 297).
Returning to the factory metaphor, the factory’s physical presence, the bricks and mortar, the roofing tiles, and the steel support girders, upholds the building for the workers. While the workers may still produce a sellable product without the building’s support, working within a strong and safe facility encourages workers to complete required tasks efficiently and effectively. Providing external supports for adults within CBI allows the learners to meet the demands of the instructional program and to experience CBI in a positive and encouraging
* To ensure all learners are included in activities, I devise different ways of getting everyone in the room involved –differentiation. Topics of employability can be sensitive because there will be people in the room who’ve had bad experienced such as redundancy or treated badly by the
In Conclusion, motivation theories formed the cornerstone of adult learning. Indeed, technology is here to stay and it has become part of the education environment. Technology provides a surrounding where formerly
will focus on using the most effective theories of adult learning, motivation, and technology integration currently available.
It is important for these adult students to have time to understand concepts that involve the use of technology.
Technology can be found in every classroom of schools today and continues to grow as the field of technology continues to advance. School age children today know more about technology than most middle-aged adults because they have been exposed to it from such an early age. We live in the technology age and it’s clear that technology is here to stay and has permeated every area of our lives including home, work and leisure. Because of this, educators and school staff have been tech-savvy and must continue to keep up with the technological advances in order to present as competent to the student body. Technology has impacted the way our students learn and has provided avenues of learning to disabled students that they didn’t have in the past and has provided teaching staff with a multitude of resources and diversity in class activities to aid in teaching (Pearson, 2010). Without a doubt, technology will continue to impact our educational system as new technologies emerge and our country competes to keep up with a new globalized economy. Schools will implement these technologies into the
Today, technology is advancing faster than ever. It’s incredible how humans have turned it into something more. Innovative ideas such as virtual reality, touchscreen devices, and audio helper (Alexa siri, google.) Furthermore, technology has evolved greatly for the education of students. Although technology has enhanced education, some students can’t fully utilize it if the circumstances at home prevents them from doing so. For example, Anson High School provides laptops that students can take home. With this, we can use it to our advantage to complete assignments online.
Dr. Lewis has presented extensively at regional and national conferences her research on faculty development, curriculum redesign and facilitating programs for adult learners. Her ongoing higher education research focus is on using technology to deliver educational programs in a theoretically sound matter. Part of her teaching philosophy places emphasis on engaging students in the learning process to broaden their learning experience and academic
In the next three years I hope to see technology more evenly spread across the learning spectrum. Currently the core classes are the ones bursting with technological capabilities, which allows our teachers to reach the 21st century learner by being able to connect with them at their level. The 21st century uses technology for everything; they have digital calendars, notes, and they visit one another through virtual facetime sessions. We need to adapt our teaching styles to be innovative with technology so we can teach our students the timeless skills otherwise known as 21st century skills. We need to teach to the unknown, so that our students can be prepared for their
To produce college-and-career-ready students, technology has to be at the forefront of learning. An administrator should have a clear vision and guidelines to ensure there is meaningful and purposeful technology integration within the curriculum. Building leaders should create a strategic plan for the creation of personal learning communities and professional development to empower educators to increase their personal growth in technology. Administrators need to be focused on being an active part of technology integration through modeling, facilitating, and planning. The educational environment that is technology and media-rich fosters a culture of innovation which ultimately leads to academic
Computer-based instruction, or CBI, is widely used to deliver content to learners of all ages. Although this form of instructional delivery has become nearly ubiquitous, levels of effectiveness of CBI vary, particularly when considering computer-based instruction for adults. In 2005, researchers Janis Lowe and Elwood Holton, III developed a theory regarding the elements necessary for an effective CBI experience with adult learners and then drew five conclusions based on their investigation. Lowe and Holton (2005) acknowledged a need for both external support and instructional support if an adult learner’s CBI experience will be deemed positive. Of their five conclusions, this one was of particular interest to me based on the different computer-based instruction experiences I have had.
Gunter, Glenda A. & Gunter, Randolph E. (n.d.). Teachers Discovering Computers. Eight Edition. Retrieved from
Students, today, understand this type of model has imperfections. Their parents, who are the baby-boomers, when technology was just beginning to make its appearance, grew up as passive recipients of television and teacher led instruction. The youth of today are shaped by collaborating with digital tools and online experiences.
The advent of modern technology and its integration with the education systems has opened up many possibilities, and forced educational practitioners to rethink and restructure the content, pedagogical tools, and methods of delivery. As a result, the educational system has evolved continually, and at the same time opening up new and countless opportunities. This has definitely captured the imagination of many students, researchers, and professionals. The integration of technology with education has brought about phenomenal opportunities as well as radical changes to the educational sector. Examples include the use of digital pedagogy, computer-aided instruction (CAI), distance or open learning, virtual universities, computer-based online testing, digital libraries, and so on.
With the integration of technology, students get direct, individualized instruction from the computer. This form of supplemental teaching allows them to engage with the information at times that are most convenient for them and helps them become more self-directed in the learning process. It also gives the teacher more time to accomplish classroom objectives, while freeing them up to help the students who might be struggling with certain lessons.
As university professors are being presented with new types of students, there is a call to integrate advanced technology into their course design, and ultimately, educators must lead the way and use the technology in a fashion that positively aids their students: “technology should be used with the needs of the learners in mind and with the goal of improving student learning as the focus” (Russo et al. 2014). If this idea is implemented and acknowledged correctly, then many advantages can arise that enhance student learning in university classrooms. The first benefit of instructors introducing advanced technology into their teaching is that technology connects with students, which ultimately arouses their interest because technology as a whole is a relevant and important part of student’s lives. When students are interested and engaged in the class material they become motivated to pay attention and focus on what they are being taught, which leads to an improved retention rate of information. This relates to the DVD that West, Pudsey and Dunk-West created for teacher to give to their students to work within their learning, and they found that it “easily assimilates into their everyday life world” (2010). Another advantage is that the use of technology supports collaboration skills within students. Erin Murphy (2010) conducted an experiment centering around educators use of Audience Response Systems, commonly