Educación a Distancia y TIC

Taiwanese College students bring their own cell phones in the English classroom and teachers may become overwhelmed with these technology trends. This study aims to provide a realistic perception of the hidden meanings of the use of mobile devices in English class settings and the benefits it can bring to the students. For this purpose, two conventional classes of fourth year license degree in the Department of Travel Management were the respondents. The students’ schooling experiences were clarified with a student satisfaction questionnaire, their values highlighted with an interview, and their social interactions explained with observations of the two classes. The results of this study show that, even though they were not used to working collaboratively in small team-work groups, Taiwanese students were highly likely to develop a collaborative learning style that utilizes emails and internet connections matching their learning needs and motivations and optimizing their academic success.

As technology evolves and becomes more complex over time, so must the training for those involved in creating it. This article reviews the various programs that were developed throughout America’s history to prepare individuals for designing and working with the technology that inevitably made it a great nation. The necessities that warranted each program are discussed as well as the reasons for each of their demise. This article also addresses the factors facing technology-based education and the importance of its future.