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Digital Disturbances, Disorders, and Pathologies: A Discussion of Some Unintended Consequences of Technology in Higher Education
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Haughton, Noela A.; Yeh, Kuo-Chuan; Nworie, John; Romero, Liz – Educational Technology, 2013
As with any innovation, the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies in higher education have also brought unintended consequences. This article discusses the unintended misuse of these technologies in the higher education setting. Depending upon severity, these consequences discussed--distraction, addiction, academic dishonesty, and…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Teaching Methods, Internet, Bullying
Good Intentions and Unanticipated Effects: The Unintended Consequences of the Application of Technology in Teaching and Learning Environments
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Nworie, John; Haughton, Noela – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
The nature of disruptions encountered by classroom teachers is changing. In the past, disruptions were typically students chewing gum, eating or taking naps during class, engaging in acts of incivility including the occasional brawl, and the like. These disturbances, in many ways, pale in comparison to those accompanying the use of technologies in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Teaching Conditions, Teaching Methods, Teacher Role