Technology, learning, and culture: issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments

Ian W. Gibson; Michelle Selinger

Technology, learning, and culture: issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments

Ian W. Gibson, Michelle Selinger

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Abstract

This paper explores issues of 'imperialism' accompanying the transmission of models of learning across cultural borders through the use of interactive technologies and international collaborations. It investigates assumptions behind the use of imported learning technologies, approaches, and modalities and considers the impact of exotic learning traditions on receiving cultures. Concerns regarding the impact of imported models of learning on culturally relevant learning traditions are considered. Issues raised consider cultural deterioration, cultural dilution, and educational progress. Techniques for reducing the impact of learning imperialism are discussed. The data providing the foundation for this discussion derive from experience in recent global collaborations and international projects. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for individual and international collaboration for the development of culturally sensitive approaches to the universal goal of "Education for All".

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference annual
Subtitle of host publication	March 20-24, Orlando, Florida, USA
Editors	Caroline Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber, Dee Anna Willis
Place of Publication	Chesapeake, VA
Publisher	Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education
Pages	1947-1954
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9781880094587
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. International Conference (17th : 2006) - Orlando, Florida Duration: 20 Mar 2006 → 24 Mar 2006

Conference

Conference	Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. International Conference (17th : 2006)
City	Orlando, Florida
Period	20/03/06 → 24/03/06

Keywords

collaboration
culture

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Gibson, I. W., & Selinger, M. (2006). Technology, learning, and culture: issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments. In C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference annual: March 20-24, Orlando, Florida, USA (pp. 1947-1954). Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education.

Gibson, Ian W. ; Selinger, Michelle. / Technology, learning, and culture : issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference annual: March 20-24, Orlando, Florida, USA. editor / Caroline Crawford ; Roger Carlsen ; Karen McFerrin ; Jerry Price ; Roberta Weber ; Dee Anna Willis. Chesapeake, VA : Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, 2006. pp. 1947-1954

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Gibson, IW & Selinger, M 2006, Technology, learning, and culture: issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments. in C Crawford, R Carlsen, K McFerrin, J Price, R Weber & DA Willis (eds), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference annual: March 20-24, Orlando, Florida, USA. Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, Chesapeake, VA, pp. 1947-1954, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. International Conference (17th : 2006), Orlando, Florida, 20/03/06.

Technology, learning, and culture: issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology rich, global learning environments. / Gibson, Ian W.; Selinger, Michelle.
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference annual: March 20-24, Orlando, Florida, USA. ed. / Caroline Crawford; Roger Carlsen; Karen McFerrin; Jerry Price; Roberta Weber; Dee Anna Willis. Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, 2006. p. 1947-1954.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding contribution › peer-review

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