Technology as Lever for the Paradigm of Learning

Abstract

As more students choose to study from remote locations, on their own schedules and for individual purposes, course content, student-faculty interaction, library and other student support services will be provided electronically as well as in person. For this, the technology goals should be based on organizational goals. Because of this, the programs will become more flexible to accommodate life-long learning for a variety of students: on-campus and distance learners, full and part-time students; those requiring ongoing professional development and those require special access due to disabilities. Ongoing research into the feasibility and effectiveness of existing and emerging technologies and their applications in learning will be part of the commitment to lifelong learning, adding to the capabilities of faculty and to the body of knowledge available to global educators. Such research, together with leadership in technology-enabled teaching, will enhance the reputation as a globally-renowned centre of learning. The administrative systems will accommodate and support both faculty and students in this technology-enabled, “learning-on-demand” environment. Thus the present paper focuses on how the technology works as the lever for the paradigm of learning.