Running head: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 1 THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 7 The Comparative Studies of the Emerging Technologies Larry Ratliff Jr Strayer University EDU 540 February 4, 2018 Dr. Lori Wijbrandus Question 1: The overall merit of the selected technologies over the ones mentioned in the assignment 1 The integration of the instructional technologies within a classroom setup has the potency of transforming the current/ existing/ modern form of education and institutional learning for students (Kilgo et al., 2015). Nevertheless, the emerging technologies on classroom setup have a massive impact during the implementation. As such, it is predictable that future technologies will offer a considerable benefit to all the stakeholders in the learning system. Furthermore, certain varieties of resources can be instituted in the school curriculum to demonstrate the importance of technology to children’s education. Agreeing with Duque (2014), the technology will always have some significant impact on in student learning as it allows the educator to enhance their lesson. Besides, the developing technologies within the education system help learners advance their technology skills, i.e., digital media literacy. Hence, learners will deploy the theoretical frameworks needed for authentic learning, as well as use technology as a cognitive learning tool (Duque, 2014). Question 2: The similarity and differences between the chosen emerging technologies and the none-chosen emerging technologies addressing: a.) Addressing the needs and challenges inherent in the educational setting or relating to the scenario in the assignment 1 In the task one, some of the learning technologies mentioned include the digital booklets, the whiteboards, and use of Smart gadgets. These technologies vis-à-vis use of laptops, tablets, the PowerPoint are some of the other mentionable emerging technologies in the education sector. All these features consist of instructional learning tools for any classroom setup. Also, these technologies have a massive impact on the child classroom learning process as they can access different apps and resources. Also, teachers can make use of such technologies to include instructional learning and in improving the student digital media literacy (Pruet et al., 2016). Also, these technologies are flexible enabling students to adapt to new learning. However, these technologies may not yield positive learning outcome where the educators lack proper skills in using such technologies in the classroom setup. Also, technical problem with setting up the technology may negatively impact its use (Pruet et al., 2016). As such, teachers must be well prepared and given enough time to incorporate such new technologies to appropriately support the learning environment. Such prospect of preparing and collaborating technologies may be time wasting and may involve a lot of technicalities and risks, e.g., software risks, outages, etc. b.) Important.

1. Running head: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
1
THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
7
The Comparative Studies of the Emerging Technologies
Larry Ratliff Jr
Strayer University
EDU 540
February 4, 2018
Dr. Lori Wijbrandus
Question 1: The overall merit of the selected technologies over
the ones mentioned in the assignment 1
The integration of the instructional technologies within a
classroom setup has the potency of transforming the current/
existing/ modern form of education and institutional learning
for students (Kilgo et al., 2015). Nevertheless, the emerging
technologies on classroom setup have a massive impact during
the implementation. As such, it is predictable that future
technologies will offer a considerable benefit to all the
stakeholders in the learning system. Furthermore, certain
varieties of resources can be instituted in the school curriculum
to demonstrate the importance of technology to children’s
education. Agreeing with Duque (2014), the technology will
always have some significant impact on in student learning as it
allows the educator to enhance their lesson. Besides, the

2. developing technologies within the education system help
learners advance their technology skills, i.e., digital media
literacy. Hence, learners will deploy the theoretical frameworks
needed for authentic learning, as well as use technology as a
cognitive learning tool (Duque, 2014).
Question 2: The similarity and differences between the chosen
emerging technologies and the none-chosen emerging
technologies addressing:
a.) Addressing the needs and challenges inherent in the
educational setting or relating to the scenario in the assignment
1
In the task one, some of the learning technologies mentioned
include the digital booklets, the whiteboards, and use of Smart
gadgets. These technologies vis-à-vis use of laptops, tablets, the
PowerPoint are some of the other mentionable emerging
technologies in the education sector. All these features consist
of instructional learning tools for any classroom setup. Also,
these technologies have a massive impact on the child
classroom learning process as they can access different apps and
resources. Also, teachers can make use of such technologies to
include instructional learning and in improving the student
digital media literacy (Pruet et al., 2016). Also, these
technologies are flexible enabling students to adapt to new
learning.
However, these technologies may not yield positive learning
outcome where the educators lack proper skills in using such
technologies in the classroom setup. Also, technical problem
with setting up the technology may negatively impact its use
(Pruet et al., 2016). As such, teachers must be well prepared and
given enough time to incorporate such new technologies to
appropriately support the learning environment. Such prospect
of preparing and collaborating technologies may be time

3. wasting and may involve a lot of technicalities and risks, e.g.,
software risks, outages, etc.
b.) Important ways in which the technologies support
meaningful learning
According to Pangrazio, technology can transform the manner
of classroom teaching in a way that improves students learning
and continuously challenge their learning outcomes. Therefore,
the educators must continuously exercise different techniques of
reaching out to every student. Such prospects help develop
student interaction and communication with their teachers, as
well as rendering the teaching process interesting, exiting, and
meaningful (Pangrazio, 2016). Also, technology comprises of
nearly all designs and the environment that involve the learners,
along with sound techniques and method of learning, i.e.,
cognitive learning and critical thinking (Kilgo et al., 2015). The
technology can be said to support meaningful learning where it
fulfills certain learning needs such as the conceptual and
intellectual needs of the students.
c.) Features inherent in the emerging technologies that
teachers may deploy in addressing the characteristics of the 21st
Century students as identified in Assignment 1
The latest advancement in technology can be used by teachers to
collaborate, communicate, teach, explore and learn (Duque,
2014). The teaching and learning among the current generation
student are very different from the previous. Currently,
students’ learning is goal oriented, and with varying level of
interest, as well as personalities. Hence, having an efficient
structure and strategies of learning is paramount (Duque, 2014).
Therefore, involving the learners in the decision process helps
them build on their interest and gain motivation in particular
learning. Such factors energize their efforts and dedication
towards learning to improve their overall learning outcomes.

4. Currently, teachers are dealing with a generation whose entire
lives are enthralled in the 21st Century media culture. Different
from the past, current generation of student are digital learners
and tend to consume much of the contents from the digital
platform/ devices such as the computers, laptops, smartphones,
the PDA, etc.
Thus, it is vital that teachers prepare student through the 21st
Century world through enhancing 21st Century literacy. Such
learning will include ecological learning, media learning,
cyberliteracy, finance, emotional, and multicultural learning
(Pruet et al., 2016). The learning recommendable in this case to
achieve the 21st Century literacy should be collaborative and
should involve real-life projects. A collaborative learning is
ideal as it deters competition and instills a sense of togetherness
while using different technologies to solve current global
issues.
d.) The three aspects of the chosen technologies which
respond to the two of NETS-S standards of using technology to
guide the learning process
Some of the three aspects selected for emerging technology in
assignment one included the educational games, the essential
learning, and the understanding of the technology. These
aspects will respond to the NETS-S standards of information
fluency, and the communication and collaboration standards for
developing the educational learning guide.
The technology is a tool for learning that can be used in several
ways. Within the education sector, the teachers, the
administration, and even the education officers continue to
demonstrate the significance of technology in classroom
learning process, as well as student communication. Thus, the
education technology consists of the appropriate tools and
techniques that trigger memory and cognition elements of the
student to improve their learning outcomes (Vigdor et al.,

5. 2014). According to Vigdor and his colleagues, teachers should
expose learners to a variety of educational games as they will
allow students’ to be more involved and actively participate in
the classroom learning process. These educational games will
provide better ways of student learning while having fun. As
such, technology provides an effective learning process as it
enables them to acquire information, as well as improve their
learning ability when used as a learning resource. The educators
should come up with appropriate learning mechanics to help
learners understand how to use technology. The outcome of a
successful process should demonstrate a student’ improved
critical thinking skills, collaboration/ team processes, and
excellent communication skills (Pangrazio, 2016). The teacher
should also be able to come up with several learning goals,
evaluate classroom feedback, and assess students’ activeness
and participation status in the class.
Thus, the NETS-S standards will be beneficial as it will enhance
students’ engagement during learning and ensure improved
communication. Besides, NETS-S standards will ease
connection for information retrieval and in improving teamwork
(Vigdor et al., 2014). Also, research and information fluency
will help with the planning and evaluation process, as well as
enable the educator to design effective strategies for
identifying, planning, and evaluating the learning resources and
use of technology in the classroom.
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