The focus of this discussion remains the impact technology will have on faculty roles, but we are not giving due weight to the impact it will have on student learning. We are approaching implementing technology into educational delivery by focusing on how the student learns and then examining how the faculty role will change.
Technology is a fact.
There will be attempts to compete with traditional classes using technology. But we must remain aware that this is not a vehicle for everyone. Many students need the structure and process of traditional education. But many others can benefit from the accessibility and adaptability that technology can provide. We, as educators, must move forward and adapt the tool to help us do our jobs better and serve our students.