Design considerations for technology-mediated learning

Learning in this age and time is a complex process. It is dependent on a multitude of factors such as the learning milieu, learner profile and most importantly, the lesson design. Learning in the digital age has become even more complicated with the introduction of technology tools. This chapter discusses how the entire dynamic activity within the classroom, which leads to the enhanced learning experience, is, in fact, a work of art by the teacher. Depending on the design of the learning experience as deemed fit by the teacher, the learners could be learning passively, or they could be actively involved in the learning process. Learners could be learning within the physical classroom through technology mediation or outside the classroom or learning from home through e-learning or learning independently accessing online resources.

The teachers are critical players in planning and designing, thereby orchestrating the learners’ entire learning experience. This chapter presents th key elements and process involved in the design of technology-mediated lessons. It will cover critical concepts from Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) and the influence of learner profile and learning milieu on lesson design. Besides, it will discuss key evaluation ideas for teachers to determine the nature of their lesson.