YOU ARE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN FILMS
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Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Mar 17, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-07-0
Abstract
Educational researchers have rarely, if ever, focused attention on the public perception of educational technology, even though these popular/societal perceptions may drive investment and implementation at broader levels. In this paper we seek to provide an understanding of this phenomena through a thematic analysis of how educational technology is represented in popular cinema. Our analysis revealed some key themes based on the filmmakers’ contextual perspective towards educational technology. These themes include: a utopian/dystopian perspective towards educational technology; use as a tool for learning and unlearning; and integration of theories of mind (reflecting an historical perspective towards theories of learning). In conclusion, educational technology in films is seen as a medium to enhance learning, provide convenience, and control the factor and consumption of time.
Citation
Mehta, R., Henriksen, D. & Mishra, P. (2014). YOU ARE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN FILMS. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2014--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 561-567). Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/130807.
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