Content Master: ED-5044: Technology and a Vision for the Future

Geertshuis, S., & Liu, Q. (2022). The challenges we face: A professional identity analysis of learning technology implementation. Innovations in Education & Teaching International, 59(2), 205–215. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2020.1832904
This study examines the relationship between professional identity and the adoption of new learning technologies by academic staff, particularly focusing on the implementation of a new learning management system (LMS). It highlights challenges such as threats to professional self-efficacy, difficulties in sense-making, and the variation in professional identities, which collectively influence the adoption process and the success of technology integration initiatives.

Jimenez, J. F. (2023). Current practices in designing and developing effective learning center spaces in postsecondary education. The Learning Assistance Review, 28(1).
This article explores the key elements of designing effective learning center spaces in higher education, focusing on how current practices align with the evolving needs of students and faculty. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility, technology integration, and student-centered design in creating spaces that support diverse learning styles and technological advancements.