CROSS-CULTURAL MODEL FOR DESIGNING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
Authors:
KUYORO Afolashade
Publication Type: Journal article
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Abstract
Current trends in the field of distance education indicate a shift in pedagogical perspectives and
theoretical frameworks, with student interaction at the heart of learnerâ€centered constructivist
environments. In order to meet the estimated 414 million students expected to be in higher
education in the world by 2030, Students and Teachers must acquire a certain level of
competency with these available technologies and designers must ensure correct deployment of
indigenous tools whether in synchronous and asynchronous environments. The first part of this
paper enumerates and promotes the available open EdTechs and other social educational
accessories which support an effective online and distance education program around the globe.
The second part of this paper identifies the challenges facing the penetration of EdTechs and
further presents a model forde signing a proper EdTech tool which must leveragedon HCI
Standards and differences in cultural tacit requirements.