TOWARDS SMART CLASSROOMS: EMERGING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Authors : Tolga Önel, Mehmet Bilge Kağan Önaçan, Erkan Kıyak

Pages : 27-39

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Publication Date : 2016-11-14

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Recent advances in computer technologies result in the development of E-Learning and Learning Management Systems. They provide mechanisms to organize course contents and training systems including interactions of trainers and trainees. Moreover, virtual reality systems emerge in the training and education systems to increase the trainee participation at the process and visualize the training subject. Increasing data transfer rates of the computer networks also made distant learning activities possible. Moreover, the economical solutions with the cloud computing technologies for the abovementioned systems come up. All these improvements lead the technology towards smart classrooms. It seems to alter the educational habits towards the flipped and the blended learning. In this study, general information about emerging educational technologies is given and a short evaluation with suggestions is presented.
Keywords : Learning management systems, virtual reality, distant learning, cloud computing, smart classrooms, flipped learning, blended learning