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The Near Future of Technology in Higher Education

The Near Future of Technology in Higher Education
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Author(s): Karen Rasmussen (University of West Florida, USA), Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers (University of South Alabama, USA)and Wilhelmina C. Savenye (Arizona State University, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 17
Source title: Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Daniel W. Surry (University of South Alabama, USA), Robert M. Gray Jr. (University of South Alabama, USA)and James R. Stefurak (University of South Alabama, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-147-8.ch023

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Abstract

Higher education in the 21st century faces a multitude of internal and external challenges. From budget reductions, to globalization, to a new generation of students, the choices that faculty and administrators make about technology will be central to the future success of higher education systems. Technology serves as a tool that students, faculty, and administrators can use to foster innovation through effective and efficient means. For example, emerging technologies, such as those related to social networking and collaboration, enable students and faculty to work together to build new types of learning environments. On the other hand, technology is not the only solution to meet the challenges faced by higher education systems. Careful analyses of problems are necessary to identify appropriate solutions. For purposes of this chapter, best practices in educational technology and in technological integration and use to meet current and near future institutional goals of higher education are presented.

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