Technology, Digital Media, and Implications for Learning Sciences (Views by Two)

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This session will focus on emerging technologies and their uses in epistemological framings, teaching, and the construction of knowledge. Technology and digital media have the potential to play a powerful role in shaping educational research, practice and policy. This power is evident when we consider how recent social movements have developed. Current complexities such as the digital divide will be considered in terms of how technology and digital media both afford and constrain teaching and learning. The session will consider how we can harness technology and digital media developments to the benefit of a more equitable educational agenda?

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Yasmin B. Kafai, University of Pennsylvania

Speakers

• James Paul Gee, Arizona State University

• Louis M. Gomez, University of California - Los Angeles