The Impact of Technology on Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Library Collections. Edited by R. N.  Sharma. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2006. Pp. xiv+278. $50.00 (paper). ISBN 0‐8108‐5448‐1.

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-96
Author(s):  
Sterling Joseph Coleman Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Library Collections

scholarly journals ICT Experiences in Two Different Middle Eastern Universities

10.28945/3036 ◽  
2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Tubaishat ◽  
Arif Bhatti ◽  
Eyas El-Qawasmeh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
Religious Reasons ◽  
Motivation And Confidence ◽  
The Impact

This research explores the impact of technology and culture on higher education in two Arab countries. In western countries where higher education is common, individuals regardless of their gender can meet, communicate, and collaborate at anytime at any place of their choice. This may not be true in Arab countries due to the social, cultural, and religious reasons. We argue that adoption of technology could provide a comparable learning environment to students in these countries. We present results of a case study based on surveys conducted in two universities, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Jordan and Zayed University (ZU) in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Survey results show that adoption of technology has (a) improved the motivation and confidence level of students, (b) improved their communication and technical skills, (c) encouraged students to collaborate using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools, and (d) allowed students to be more independent. These improvements would not have been possible without technology in a gender-segregated society.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
. A Broad look at the Adaptation of Technology in Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Vladislav Ilin
Keyword(s):  
Technology In Education ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Standardized Method ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

Technology in education is a global phenomenon affecting learners of all ages. The breadth and variety of available tools make it difficult to implement a standardized method for assessing the impact of technology on learning. The lack of a consensus on good and bad practices results in inconsistent application and mixed learning results.   This article takes a look at the adaptation of technology to education and examines the various tools used to enhance learning. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology, as well as review methodologies for evaluating the impact.   The essay concludes by identifying several problems with the way technology is evaluated and offers suggestions for further research to address those problems.

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