Technology Usage in Education

Education

Introduction

In today's rapidly advancing world, use of technology is increasing day by day. Educational institutions are also using technology to enhance and enrich teaching and learning. The innovations of information technology are contributing greatly in enhancing learning techniques and fostering education through different mediums. Different techniques are used to support technology in learning and teaching, which enable teachers to work collaboratively with students while students become more involved in their own learning (Jonassen, Howland, Marra Crismond, 2008). Thus, new technologies have changed the traditional approach of teaching and have brought up more enhanced approach to foster education. The University of Phoenix has recognized the potential of technology usage to enhance engagement and learning outcomes, and brought information technology revolution in higher education as it. It provides instructors as well as learners different technology tools that enhance learning and foster education (Vazquez, McNab, Holden, Henderson, 2012).

Discussion

Technology Tools Usage in University Of Phoenix for Instructional Delivery

Nowadays, technology is widely used by students as well as teachers to enhance learning and foster education. University of Phoenix has recognized this opportunity or need of technology usage in instructional delivery.

Hardware and Software Technology Tools

In their classrooms, it is currently using Online Learning System (OLS) to communicate with instructors and learners, through this the university provides instructional material to the learners. In every aspect of learning process technology is used just depending on the degree program (www.techinuse.blogspot.com).

The most common and highly used tools in the classroom of university of phoenix are the virtual library, internet, electronic textbooks, simulation, virtual organization, and the center for writing excellence. These technological tools are used by the instructors and learners as well to develop and interact in the learning environment. The internet is the interface with the OLS system for the instructor ...