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Preface: Reflections on the waves of emerging learning technologies

Curtis J. Bonk, David Wiley

2020Educational Technology Research and Development36 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

There have been many waves of emerging learning technologies over the past few decades. Some of these waves are extended, some waves are connected, and other waves are repeated. The authors discuss the special journal issue from the standpoint of their personal involvement in many such waves during their careers. They also detail the evolution of this special issue and the potential audiences and stakeholders for it. In the end, they pose several questions and points to ponder in looking toward the future.

Topics & Concepts

Educational technologyEmerging technologiesEngineering ethicsSociologyComputer sciencePedagogyEngineeringArtificial intelligenceOnline Learning and AnalyticsEducational Games and GamificationInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods