Emerging Learning Technologies in Next Generation Learning Spaces: Implications for Learning and Cognition

Abstract

Current growth and development points in the direction of classroom technologies beyond their previous roles as tools. This book presents discussions and studies on issues and possibilities in next generation education with a focus on the place of learning technologies within next-generation learning spaces. We aim to offer a holistic view of next generation learning technologies as all-encompassing, and in various educational roles as tools, as well as content, and environment. The central role of education in previous industrial revolutions and human society places a demand for education that counterparts the next change that will extend the status of current digitization to critical changes in the role of technology in human life. The chapters highlight perspectives on educational technology. Focusing mostly on developing and transition nations, they present pointers to the future, deriving from the experiences of educational technology instructors and researchers. Perspectives are from various backgrounds and classrooms, including mainstream classrooms and classrooms of special needs learners. Issues on how current global eLearning situation reflects on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” in line with SDG4 was also discussed. The issues addressed are intended to provoke further inquiry and studies within the field.