In this 8-10-page paper, you will explore emerging themes in the field of educational technology and elucidate educator perspectives in order to project future directions while grappling with several

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Challenges and Possibilities Paper Template

Author

School of Education, Liberty University

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Abstract

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Challenges and Possibilities for the Future of Educational Technology

In this paper you will explore emerging themes of the field of instructional technology. The entire paper will range from 8 to 10 pages in length and include no fewer than 10 references from scholarly literature as well as citations from the textbook. Begin with a two to three paragraph introduction that outlines the main findings in the paper. Any directions, like these sentences, should be deleted after you read them.

Current Landscape

For this section of the paper, review the current research in educational technology with the goal of providing an overview of the challenges practitioners face, their perspectives toward utilizing technology in the classroom, new ways of thinking and planning required to integrate technology for instruction, and some of the positives and negatives of technology integration. Discuss expectations of students and teachers and how they differ in the use of technology for learning.

Recent Developments

Begin this new section with a brief introduction of one or two paragraphs that outlines what will be covered under the heading.

Current Issues Facing the Field

End this portion of the paper with on overview of the issues that educational leaders, teachers, and students grapple with concerning technology and identify best practices that can inform solutions to the issues identified.

Emerging Trends in K12 from a Global Perspective

By asking leaders in the field of educational technology, the Horizon Report conducts annual research to gauge future developments for technologies, project those that will likely impact teaching and learning, and determine when these are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms. Using your textbook, recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature you will predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant impact in the next 5 years and what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives and what they see as having an impact in classroom over the next 5 years.

Future Directions in Education

Similarly to the pervious section you will use your textbook, recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature to predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant impact in the next 10-20 years and what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives and what they see as having an impact in the classroom over the next 10-20 years.

Safeguards

As technology continues to advance, it is important to consider ways to safeguard privacy, protect intellectual property, and the welfare and development of a caring and purpose filled society. In this final section, grapple with some of the challenges we are likely to continue to face and how these issues might best be addressed from a Christian point of view.

References

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