Technology, Society and Culture New technologies shape and are shaped by our society and culture, including our educational institutions. Some argue that the changes to how we deal with information, how we think, and how we learn are being transformed by new technologies in ways more revolutionary than the introduction of the printing press. New technologies and the values we place upon them are also intertwined with issues such as status, gender, and cultural backgrounds of individuals. We study cultural and social aspects of technology in relation to education, seeking to understand them and to capitalize on them by developing new tools and approaches for supporting people's communication and work together. Careers Graduates of the program pursue varied careers.
Some graduates go to teach and conduct research in university and other higher education settings.
This might entail, for example, working in teacher education programs to support teacher learning about technology in support of learning. Or it might entail teaching and research focused on new uses of technology in support of learning. Other graduates might pursue careers supporting the development of powerful online learning environments in higher education, K-12, or private settings. With the virtual explosion of online education, opportunities for the thoughtful support of development and study of these learning environments abound. Still other graduates pursue careers in the development and study of new technologies to support thinking, learning, and teaching in research institutions or the private sector.