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Explain how technology has changed the learning environment. Give examples.

Classmate respond:

Rapidly changing technology has had an enormous impact on the learning environment; and I suspect will continue to do so in the next 5 years.    

Our current global health crisis provides one outstanding example. The expansion of user-friendly, widely accessible video chatting/web based video calls such as Zoom, Skype, and Facetime allow for even kindergarten students to connect with their teachers and fellow students. Without the use of this technology, many of our students across the nation would not have access to education right now.  

Our text (Noe, R.A., 2017, pg 335) highlights "New technologies have made it possible to reduce the costs associated with delivering training to employees, to increase the effectiveness of the learning environment, and to help training contribute to business goals." Some examples of this are online learning management systems, which allow employees to track and continue learning at their own self-guided pace. My company uses an online learning management system and it's a great tool to push new training and annual certification courses our to existing employees. It also allows supervisors to periodically check status of training, and give feedback to teammates.

Answer 1

The points mentioned are appropriate for the current scenario. However, It can also be highlighted that advancement in technology has made the learning environment a kind of experience. The point that you have mentioned mainly emphasizes on the teacher-student interaction or a trainer and trainee interaction. However, learning can be done voluntarily without any external obligation and this has been made possible through portals like Lynda, Udemy, and Skillshare. These are the places where people across all ages can learn anything of their liking and choice. There are actually no boundary and no limitation in accessing knowledge or learning at the same time. It is important to mention that not just the web-based video calls or video chatting that have revolutionized the learning experience. It is the virtual reality and augmented reality that has allowed the students and professionals to gain an understanding of complex subjects. Like in medical sciences, the complex human anatomy and physiology are made simple to understand through virtual reality.

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