Title:
EXAMINING TECHNOLOGY UNCERTAINTIES IN GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION

Authors:
Robert E. Waller ,Christopher J. Garretson ,Pamela A. Lemoine and Michael D. Richardson* ,United States

Abstract:
Current technology affords global higher education with the means for providing educational experiences to an expanding number of clients in a variety of contexts with expanding delivery options driven by technology. Global higher education in the 21st century revolves around the use and application of technology, particularly for teaching and learning. Global higher education institutions are attempting to develop the capacity to adapt and modify new models of knowledge and information, predominantly using technology enhanced learning. However, fundamental, systemic change has been slow to develop, particularly advanced technology for teaching and learning. Some have argued that these new technologies will enable global higher education to respond to the changing world and thus remain relevant in this new century. Consequently, global higher education leadership needs to develop new organizational structures and systems to promote and encourage quality learning as well as the ability to assess the impact of the use of technology in teaching and learning. As a result, systemic examination of the uses and applications of technology enhanced learning should be developed