What does the future hold for digital technology and education? What can
be learnt from the history of technology use in education? Does digital
technology make education more individualized? Will it eventually
replace the school, university and teacher?
In a thoroughly revised edition of this successful book, Neil Selwyn
takes a critical look at some of the major current debates and
controversies concerning digital technologies and education. Focusing on
the social as well as the technical aspects of these issues, Selwyn
addresses fundamental but often unvoiced questions about education and
technology. Over the course of eight chapters, the book gives careful
thought to the people, practices, processes and structures behind the
rapidly increasing use of technologies in education, with an emphasis on
the implications of digital technologies for individuals and
institutions.
Brand new chapters on trends in AI and 'big data' driven automation of
education, and the future(s) of education and technology are included.
This edition also features new sections exploring 'post-digital'
perspectives, personalized learning, digital labour, and the impending
need for sustainable forms of digital education.
The book focuses attention on the connections between recent technology
developments and broader changes in education practice, education policy
and education theory over the past few decades. It also challenges us to
reflect on future directions and controversies for education in the
(post)digital age. Expanded study questions, annotated further reading
and a new glossary of key terms are included to support readers. An
updated companion website links to bonus chapters and audio recordings
for further discussion.
