The second educational revolution: how technology is transforming education

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Published: Apr 30, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/74
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Sistemi educativi, Innovazione, Tecnologia, Tecnologia e innovazione scolastica, Tecnologie per l'apprendimento, Tecnologie didattiche,

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Allan Collins
Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy, Evanston, IL
Richard Halverson
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Abstract

The transition from apprenticeship to universal schooling was precipitated by the shift from an agricultural society to an industrial society. In the process, the state took over responsibility for education from parents and individuals. We are now going through a similar transformation from an industrial to a knowledge society, which is propelling another revolution in education. We see the seeds of a new education system forming in the explosion of distance education, home schooling, workplace learning, adult education, learning centers, computer-based learning environments, web communities, technical certification, etc. All these new forms of education are enabled by technology. We are moving from just-in-case learning to just-in-time learning. Parents and individuals are taking back responsibility for education. Schools will always be with us, but their role in education is diminishing.

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2014): TD61 - Technology and educational innovation
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Articles - Special Issue

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