The Evolution of Learning Technology
The impact of technology to education and learning applications is far too great to sum up in a blog entry. But I did want to take a moment and review how far learning technology has come over the years. The impact of learning technologies (also called “educational technology”) has increased dramatically over the past decade. In fact, innovative types of learning are on the forefront of teaching and training today. Utilizing computers in our everyday activities, both for work and pleasure is now common place thus making computer-based learning technology a clear go-to choice for today’s teaching and training needs no matter the organization or content.
Learning technology has greatly enhanced the learning experience, with more immersive (read compelling) experiences to come. Riding the bow wave of Virtual Worlds, today’s learner is able to enjoy a heightened and almost visceral participation in content. Not to mention all the cool distance learning (DL) aspects but this time done right: immerse, engage…change the way people think! Teaching in Second Life is but a hint of the slowly building evolution, come revolution, in learning technology.
