Academics in Academia: the Forgotten Resource in the Rush to New Technologies
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چکیده
The rush to the use of advanced learning technologies has left many academics dazed and confused. The above excerpt, a direct quotation from a well-respected and admired academic, in many ways prompted the writing of this paper. Why isn’t it much fun any more? What are these new directions currently being explored by many universities, and why are they not viewed favorably by many staff? And how is it possible for universities to explore these new directions, and yet still retain an environment that the majority of academics find professionally rewarding and enjoyable?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Educational Technology & Society
دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002