The Impact of Information Technology on Education

1. Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are two computer-related technologies that may cast a large shadow on education. Much of school planning may be done not by human agents but by programs created by human agents; and much of what was once accomplished by textbooks and occasional field trips will now be performed in virtual reality.
2. Acquisition of credentials from universities or accredited institutions may become less important. Individuals will be able to educate themselves and to exhibit their mastery in a simulated setting.
3. More and more people work in the sectors of human services and human resources, and especially, in the creation, transformation, and communication of knowledge.
4. The media of communication will be a dominating agency of education throughout the world. Radio, television, movies, magazines, advertising materials, among others will continue to proliferate and to convey powerful messages about roles and values around the world.
5. Important discoveries are now known all over the world within days, courtesy of the Internet.
6. Distance learning makes it possible to pursue even advanced coursework without moving to a college or university setting. Virtual environments may allow talented or determined individuals to demonstrate proficiency without lengthy and costly certification processes.
7. To function in hypermedia, read and design Web pages and embark on computer-based projects, one must orchestrate a fresh amalgam of graphic, linguistic, and even auditory literacies.