educational technology 2 lesson 12 information technology in support of student-centered learning

This document discusses how information technology supports student-centered learning. It notes that the idea of student-centered learning dates back to the 20th century with educators like John Dewey arguing for active and individualized pedagogical methods. Traditional classrooms are well-suited for expositive instruction, while student-centered learning classrooms in developed economies use information and communication technologies to increase effectiveness and reduce costs. These new classrooms typically feature students working individually or in groups on tasks like word processing, presentations, internet research, and brainstorming with teacher facilitation and individualized instruction.