Higher Education and Emerging Technologies

The Supporting Role of Emerging Multimedia Technologies in Higher Education

In this paper we give an overview of current investigations into the incorporation of cutting edge technologies within the Higher Education teaching domain. In particular, the role of audio is discussed through a number of case studies. The paper then concludes with a discussion of the authors’ plans to incorporate audio and video content as supplementary course material for a technical undergr...

Emerging Technologies in Distance Education

Emerging Technologies in Distance Education is an open access book showcasing how emerging participatory technologies have been used in online distance education. In this session, the editor will discuss current issues and future directions for using emerging technologies with special attention to pedagogical, technological, cultural, and social factors that influence the adoption and successfu...

Podcasting and MP3 players: emerging education technologies.

Opportunities and Challenges of Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: Future Directions

Recent unprecedented advances in digital technologies and their concomitant affordances in education seem to be a great opportunity to adequately address burgeoning demand for high quality higher education (HE) and the changing educational preferences. It is increasingly being recognised that using new technology effectively in HE is essential to prepare students for its increasing demand. E-le...

Opportunities and Challenges of Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: Future Directions

Recent unprecedented advances in digital technologies and their concomitant affordances in education seem to be a great opportunity to adequately address burgeoning demand for high quality higher education (HE) and the changing educational preferences. It is increasingly being recognised that using new technology effectively in HE is essential to prepare students for its increasing demand. E-le...