Please note that all articles for weekly discussions are current scholarly articles that will assist you in future research. In addition, you will need to find one extra scholarly article for this discussion to support your thoughts. No books and no trade journals can be used, only current scholarly journals (past 5 to 7 years) that are labelled academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed journals. All references must align with in-text citations and be complete with all information (i.e., authors, date, title, source) to include the DOI or the URL. This will help faculty retrieve the source to determine if the source meets the requirements of the submission.
For this week’s discussion, there are two Parts.
Part 1
For this Part 1 discussion, I would like you to read the attached scholarly article on technology (Effects of Technology on Student Learning). Please discuss the following, as you should have at least one paragraph:
The purpose of Carstens et al. (2021) study was to analyze the effects of technology on student learning. As Carstens et al. explained in the K-12 setting, technology can benefit student learning, but it can also be detrimental to the educational process. This could also occur in the K-20 setting.
1. Under the Expanding Learning heading of the literature review section, Carstens et al. cited Bitner and Bitner (2002) regarding eight different areas that seem to help with integration of technology. Based on your experience, select two areas and discuss why they are important to integrating technology into the classroom or any professional workshops.
Carstens et al. 2021 article Three Effects of Technology on Student Learning.pdf
Part 2
I would like you to read the attached scholarly article on technology. Please discuss the following, as you should have at least one paragraph per question/statement:
Ragusa (2017) indicated that technology connects students and faculty in a learning process. However, at times, people can still feel isolated and frustrated with online learning.
1. How would you promote online interactions to diminish the feeling of isolation and promote peer-learning interactions?
2. Please explain the two pros and two cons of asynchronous and synchronous learning.
3. How would you create an online learning study community?
Informational Note: There are other related terms to fear of missing out: (a) fear of better options, (b) mystery of missing out, (c) reality of missing out, (d) fear of joining in, and (e) joy of missing out.
Ragusa 2017 article Six Technologically-mediated communication_ student expectations and experiences in a FOMO society.pdf
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