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Edited by Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and
Dr. W. Michael Reed, New York University
Incoming editor: Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Georgia
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 35 Number 2
Winter 2002—2003
Multimedia and the College of Business: A Literature
Review
Jorge A. Gaytan
State University of West Georgia
John R. Slate
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Abstract
Societal institutions, including colleges of
business, are being affected by technological change that, in turn,
fosters change in
institutional missions and structure. As a result of an exhaustive
review of the literature, we make the case that a new technology-based
learning environment is developing as a result of (a) the decrease
in federal, state, and local funding; (b) the increase in educational
costs, including space, staffing, and transport; (c) the increase
in local and global competition; (d) the change in student expectations
and background; and (e) the necessity for students and communities
to engage in continuous lifelong learning. In addition, we believe
that the integration of technology into the learning environment of
schools has the potential to create a student-centered, technology-based
learning environment that allows the student to have greater
control and responsibility of the learning process. The role of the
teacher
changes from knowledge provider to facilitator of learning.
Learning outcomes replace teaching outcomes as the main educational
focus. This
transition must be supported by a well-organized strategic planning
process including a continuous environmental scanning process and an
adequately funded human resource development program based on the
needs of stakeholders. The integration of technology into the learning
environment has the potential to enhance the delivery of
instruction to students and prepare them for successful entry into the
job market.
Contributors
Jorge Gaytan is the Director of Business Education at the State
University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. He received his EdD
in
educational leadership and administration with a concentration in
instructional technology in 2000 from The University of Texas at El
Paso.
His research interests include educational technology and student
assessment. John R. Slate is the Manager of the Research and Evaluation
Department at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City,
Missouri. He received his PhD in psychology in 1984 from the University
of
Tennessee in Knoxville. Dr. Slate’s current research interests are
in K16 educational reform and in the use of national databases.
Contact
Dr. Jorge Gaytan
Richards College of Business
State University of West Georgia
1600 Maple St.
Carrollton, GA 30118
jgaytan@westga.edu
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