Michael Miller in his book Minds Online, outlines the following factors below as the drive toward technology in Higher education. As an Academic Advisor at a community college in Chicago which is part of a large system of colleges, I do not see the economic factor as what is trending technology at my institutions as many of the stakeholders of the community serviced by the institution does not have access to technology ie.: computers or wifi. Student demand is an expectation of incoming students and returning students regarding technology yet there is push back from students to utilize tools available. I agree with Miller, students are not tolerant of technology that does not operate without a glitch. I do see a huge emphasis both from the institution side and the student side on measurable success. Students are interested in pass rates on programs and completions rates, ease of the on boarding process. At my institution, which within the last 3 years is newly constructed new technology is expected, along with accessibility to software and good wifi. Curiosity and the drive to innovate from my perspective has been met with mixed emotions, and now with the pandemic, the institution has entered in a sort of 'baptism" by fire. The whole district has been creative in making sure the student experience is smooth.
Economic
- lower cost
Student demand
- Flexibility
Increased focus on measurable evidence of learning and student success
- retention
- software
Curiosity and the drive to innovate
- interactive applications
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