New Technology and Education: Contemporary Issues in Education Studies

Abstract

As can be seen, digital devices are increasingly encapsulating every domain of our lives. If one looks at the institutions such as schools, hospitals etc, the role of technology has increased over the years. In the context of educational institutions, especially schools, the usage of modern digital devices such as smart boards, digital computers and so on are being increasingly installed for administrative as well as academic purposes in the schools. There is plenty of research that emphasizes upon facilitating the innovation and quality of education through the means of digital technologies. In fact, technology is posed as the new solution for upcoming issues in the domain of education. In this context, it is important to ask some pertinent questions such as- What is the meaning of technology? What is the role of technology in education? How has technology evolved in the realm of education? Why are modern technologies like computers more important in education? What are the future predictions for the role of technology in education? The book- “New Technology and Education” by Anthony Edwards elaborates upon these questions through discussions and examples. The further sections would discuss these questions by providing a summary of the chapters along with debates on these questions by various thinkers.