Re(viewing) Emerging Technologies as Pedagogical Tools: A reflection on student uptake and use of Twitter, Wikis and SCVNGR for educative purposes

Emerging technologies are frequently viewed by some as essential elements for teaching the 'new millennials', whilst at the same time, being demonised by others as hype that is irrelevant to learning by others. This presentation will discuss the need for emerging technologies to be both viewed and reviewed as pedagogical tools.Drawing on student perceptions and uptake of three technologies(Twitter, Wikis and SCVNGR) in learning contexts it will be argued that the use of emerging technologies as tools for learning is dependent on them being framed as pedagogical tools by both the educator and the student. Practical suggestions for how educators can successfully implement the use of emerging technologies into their teaching will also be highlighted.

Griffith LAL