Why Use Learning Technology? | Course Design | Building Interactivity | Facilitating Online Discussions | Assessment and Evaluation

Educational Technology Resources

Why Use Learning Technology?

There are a number of reasons for using technology, some of which include the following:

• Promote active learning
• Provide more interaction among students, especially for those who do not speak in a traditional classroom setting
  
• Accommodate different learning styles
• Provide access to rich resources
  
• Provide opportunities for feedback
• Help with course management functions

Questions to Consider

Important questions to consider when thinking about technology include:
How can the technology improve the learning experience?
How will using the technology help meet the learning outcomes?
What are the impacts of using the technology on the teacher and the students?