A Paradigm Shift in the Technology Era in Higher Education

Abstract

Abstract: This article presents a paradigm shift from the traditional curriculum model of setting goals and objectives to a new curriculum model of setting standards and responsibilities to assist instructors and students in changing from teacher-centered learning to student-centered learning in the technology era. The student-centered learning environment is diverse and allows students with different learning styles and intellectual abilities to prosper at their own pace. Teaching pedagogy and classroom learning are much behind the evolving of technology. In the advanced technology era, not only the traditional lecture and note taking approach will be seriously challenged, but also the static use of technology will be seriously challenged as well. This article addresses two fundamental obstacles in shifting from teaching-centered to learning-centered strategy in technology era at higher education. A case study is presented to illustrate how to deal with these fundamental obstacles. Introduction