Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates - Softcover

Selwyn, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441150366 ISBN 13: 9781441150363

Publisher: Continuum, 2011

Synopsis

Digital technology lies at the heart of contemporary education provision. This book considers the key issues in the field and addresses some fundamental but often unvoiced questions about the ever-growing use of technologies in education. It focuses on the social as well as the technical aspects of these issues, giving careful thought to the people, practices, processes and structures behind the use of technologies in education. The book considers a range of current debates and controversies. Will technology replace the school or university? Will technology replace the teacher? What do we really know about learning and technology? Does technology make learning fairer? Can technology address the many educational problems and inequalities faced by people around the world? What does the future hold for technology and education? What can be learnt from the history of technology use? Neil Selwyn takes a critical look at some of the major debates concerning digital technologies and education. Study questions and annotated further reading are included to support readers, along with a companion website linking to online sources and resources.

About this title

About the Author

Neil Selwyn is Professor at the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441150366
• ISBN 13: 9781441150363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208