Panel on the Importance of Technology and Skills in Future Education from the Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education
Date Added: 01 March 2024, 13:12

Yakın Doğu University’s Faculty of Atatürk Education organized an “Importance of Technology and Skills in Future Education” panel as part of the Open Education Week.

Prof. Dr. Fahriye Altınay, the head of the Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education, emphasized the need for a new social contract in education to eliminate injustices while transforming the future of education. She highlighted the qualities expected from students and educators in line with technology standards, likening technology to a horse’s shoe and creating awareness that lifelong learners should see technology as a support for their development rather than a burden.

Prof. Dr. Zehra Altınay underscored the importance of information technologies in achieving sustainable development goals, emphasizing the role of technology in providing quality education.

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bicen discussed the importance of digital skills in education and provided detailed information about digital tools that should be used in education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sezer Kanbul elaborated on holograms in education, providing examples of their use in higher education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulsum Aşıksoy discussed metaverse applications in education, highlighting key points mentioned in future-oriented reports and emphasizing the importance of three-dimensional environments and avatar usage in educational settings.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kezban Ozansoy explained the criteria for selecting materials and standards suitable for students, emphasizing the contribution of materials to learning and teaching.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Şahin Akdağ focused on digital games, explaining how emerging technologies contribute to education and providing examples of digital storytelling.

The panel provided valuable insights into the integration of technology into education and the development of necessary skills for the future.

More Information:

https://egitim.neu.edu.tr/yakin-dogu-universitesi-ataturk-egitim-fakultesi-bilgisayar-ve-ogretim-teknolojileri-egitimi-bolumu-gelecegin-egitiminde-teknolojinin-onemi-ve-beceriler-paneli-gerceklestirdi/