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EDUC 730

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS In this 8-10-page paper, you will explore emerging themes in the field of educational technology and elucidate educator perspectives in order to project future directions of trends in educational technology while also grappling with several current issues facing the field. The Horizon Report conducts annual research by asking leaders in the field of educational technology to gauge future developments for technologies, project the trends that will likely impact teaching and learning, and determine when these trends are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms. In order to write this paper, you must follow the Challenges and Possibilities Paper Template, including all the requested information and following all listed instructions. You will use recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature to support your paper’s content. Within the template, you will write an abstract and introduction (you must include a well-formed thesis statement within the introduction), and you will include the following four sections within the body of the paper: a section that maps the current landscape of educational technology; a section that describes emerging trends in educational technology in K-12 from a global perspective; a section that describes future directions in educational technology; a section that discusses safeguards in educational technology. You will also include a conclusion paragraph and references page (as seen in the template). The paper must be supported by at least 10 scholarly sources (recent editions of the Horizon Report and information gleaned from the Gartner Hype Cycle can count towards the 10 required sources). Sources should have been published within the last 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and will utilize current APA formatting. You must ensure your paper applies universal design principles to make you paper accessible to a wide range of readers. It should also demonstrate appropriate use of key terminology from the field of eductaitonal technology.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Sources:

Read: Educators’ Perceptions of Technology Integration into the Classroom: A D

Read: 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition.

Read: Biometric Applications in Education

Read: UKFIFET: The Education and Development Forum.

Read: Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024

Explore: Google for Education: Future of the Classroom: Emerging Trends in K-12 Education Global Edition

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerald.com%2Finsight%2Fcontent%2Fdoi%2F10.1108%2FJRIT-03-2019-0044%2Ffull%2Fhtml

https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/5/2024-educause-horizon-report-teaching-and-learning-edition

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.springer.com%2Farticle%2F10.1007%2Fs12008-021-00760-6

https://www.ukfiet.org/about/

https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/gartner-top-10-strategic-technology-trends-for-2024

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Explore: Better Internet for Kids

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Template.docx

1

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES 4

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Template

Author

School of Education, Liberty University

Author Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning his article should be addressed to First M. Last

Email: [email protected]

Abstract

Begin your paper with a brief abstract. APA recommends an abstract be no more than 250 words.

Keywords:

Challenges and Possibilities for the Future of Educational Technology

In this paper, you will explore emerging themes of the field of instructional technology. The entire paper will range from 8 to 10 pages in length and include no fewer than 10 references from scholarly literature. Begin with a two to three paragraph introduction that outlines the main findings in the paper. Remember that you must include a well-formed thesis statement within your introduction. Any directions, like these sentences, should be deleted after you read them.

Current Landscape of Educational Technology

For this section of the paper, review the current research in educational technology with the goal of providing an overview of the challenges practitioners currently face related to educational technology, the practitioners’ perspectives toward utilizing technology in the classroom, new ways of thinking and planning required to integrate technology for instruction, and some of the positives and negatives of technology integration. Also, discuss how the expectations of students and teachers differ in the use of technology for learning.

Recent Developments

This section should be written as a brief introduction (one to two paragraphs in length) that provides a brief overview of recent developments within the field of educational technology. Current Issues Facing the Field and Best Practices

End this portion of the paper with an overview of the issues that educational leaders, teachers, and students grapple with concerning technology and identify best practices that can inform solutions to the issues identified.

Emerging Trends in Educational Technology in K– 12 from a Global Perspective

The Horizon Report conducts annual research by asking leaders in the field of educational technology to gauge future developments for technologies, project the trends that will likely impact teaching and learning and determine when these trends are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms. Using recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature, you will predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next 5 years. You will also indicate what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives regarding what they see as having an impact in the classroom over the next 5 years.

Future Directions in Educational Technology

Similar to the pervious section, you will use recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature to predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next 10-20 years. You will also indicate what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives regarding what they see as having an impact in the classroom over the next 10-20 years.

Safeguards in Educational Technology

As technology continues to advance, it is important to consider ways to safeguard privacy, as well as protect intellectual property and the welfare and development of a caring and purpose-filled society. In this final section, grapple with some of the challenges we are likely to continue to face as technology continues to develop and indicate how these issues might best be addressed from a Christian point of view.

Conclusion

At the end of the paper, you must provide a brief conclusion paragraph that summarizes the findings of the paper.

References

Insert all references in APA format here.

GradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Current Landscape, Recent Developments, and Current Issues/Best Practices

45 to >40 pts

Advanced

All requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a rich overview of the current landscape of the field of educational technology, providing sufficient depth and detail. Recent developments are well described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are sufficiently identified.

40 to >37 pts

Proficient

Most requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a general overview of the current landscape in the field of educational technology, providing general depth and detail. Recent developments were generally well described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are generally identified.

37 to >0 pts

Developing

A minimal amount of the requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a somewhat lacking overview of the current landscape of educational technology, providing minimal detail and depth. Recent developments are not well-described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are not sufficiently identified.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

45 pts

Organization 30 to >27 pts

Advanced

The candidate accurately follows the template format and submits the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays strong research writing skill. All of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

The candidate tends to follow the template format and submits the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays somewhat strong research writing skill. Most of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

The candidate may not strongly follow the template format and/or may not have submitted the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays minimal strength in writing skill. Some to very few of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

30 pts

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520

Criteria Ratings Points

Emerging Trends, Future Directions, and Safeguards.

30 to >27 pts

Advanced

All requested information for these sections have been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate identifies and describes three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate identifies and describes three technology trends that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate sufficiently identifies some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and sufficiently indicates how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

Most requested information for this section has been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate may only identify and/or describe two technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate may only identify and describe two technology trends that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate may only somewhat sufficiently identify some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and only somewhat sufficiently indicate how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

A minimal amount of the requested information for this section has been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate may only identify and/or describe one technology trend that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate may only identify and describe one technology trend that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate may minimally identify some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and minimally indicate how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

30 pts

Mechanics 14 to >12 pts

Advanced

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format is generally maintained throughout the paper. The paper is relatively free of grammar and spelling errors. The candidate consistently applies universal design principles.

12 to >11 pts

Proficient

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format are somewhat maintained throughout the paper. The paper has some errors in grammar and spelling. The candidate somewhat consistently applies universal design principles.

11 to >0 pts

Developing

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format are lacking throughout the paper. The paper has frequent errors in grammar and spelling. The candidate often ignores universal design principles.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

14 pts

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520

Criteria Ratings Points

Length and Terminology

8 to >7 pts

Advanced

The paper is 8-10 pages. The candidate sufficiently demonstrates appropriate use of key terminology from the field of educational technology.

7 to >6 pts

Proficient

The paper may miss the 8-10 page length requirement by a small margin. The candidate generally demonstrates appropriate use of terminology from the field of educational technology.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper may miss the 8-10 page length requirement by a large margin. The candidate minimally demonstrates appropriate use of key terminology from the field of educational technology.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

8 pts

References 23 to >20 pts

Advanced

The candidate supports his/her paper with at least 10 scholarly sources that have been properly cited in current APA format and published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student supports these sections specifically with all of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

20 to >18 pts

Proficient

The candidate may support his/her paper with slightly less than 10 scholarly sources. Some of these sources may not have been properly cited in current APA format and/or published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section generally align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student may not support these sections specifically with one of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

18 to >0 pts

Developing

The candidate may support his/her paper with significantly less than 10 scholarly sources. Many of these sources may not have been properly cited in current APA format and/or published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section minimally align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student may not support these sections specifically with two or all three of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

23 pts

Total Points: 150

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520

ChallengesandPossibilitiesPaperAssignmentInstructions.pdf

EDUC 730

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS In this 8-10-page paper, you will explore emerging themes in the field of educational technology and elucidate educator perspectives in order to project future directions of trends in educational technology while also grappling with several current issues facing the field. The Horizon Report conducts annual research by asking leaders in the field of educational technology to gauge future developments for technologies, project the trends that will likely impact teaching and learning, and determine when these trends are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms. In order to write this paper, you must follow the Challenges and Possibilities Paper Template, including all the requested information and following all listed instructions. You will use recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature to support your paper’s content. Within the template, you will write an abstract and introduction (you must include a well-formed thesis statement within the introduction), and you will include the following four sections within the body of the paper: a section that maps the current landscape of educational technology; a section that describes emerging trends in educational technology in K-12 from a global perspective; a section that describes future directions in educational technology; a section that discusses safeguards in educational technology. You will also include a conclusion paragraph and references page (as seen in the template). The paper must be supported by at least 10 scholarly sources (recent editions of the Horizon Report and information gleaned from the Gartner Hype Cycle can count towards the 10 required sources). Sources should have been published within the last 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and will utilize current APA formatting. You must ensure your paper applies universal design principles to make you paper accessible to a wide range of readers. It should also demonstrate appropriate use of key terminology from the field of eductaitonal technology.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Sources:

Read: Educators’ Perceptions of Technology Integration into the Classroom: A D

Read: 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition.

Read: Biometric Applications in Education

Read: UKFIFET: The Education and Development Forum.

Read: Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024

Explore: Google for Education: Future of the Classroom: Emerging Trends in K-12 Education Global Edition

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerald.com%2Finsight%2Fcontent%2Fdoi%2F10.1108%2FJRIT-03-2019-0044%2Ffull%2Fhtml

https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/5/2024-educause-horizon-report-teaching-and-learning-edition

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.springer.com%2Farticle%2F10.1007%2Fs12008-021-00760-6

https://www.ukfiet.org/about/

https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/gartner-top-10-strategic-technology-trends-for-2024

2

Explore: Better Internet for Kids

https://www.saferinternetday.org/en-US/supporters/eu-kids

Template.docx

1

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES

CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES 4

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Template

Author

School of Education, Liberty University

Author Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning his article should be addressed to First M. Last

Email: [email protected]

Abstract

Begin your paper with a brief abstract. APA recommends an abstract be no more than 250 words.

Keywords:

Challenges and Possibilities for the Future of Educational Technology

In this paper, you will explore emerging themes of the field of instructional technology. The entire paper will range from 8 to 10 pages in length and include no fewer than 10 references from scholarly literature. Begin with a two to three paragraph introduction that outlines the main findings in the paper. Remember that you must include a well-formed thesis statement within your introduction. Any directions, like these sentences, should be deleted after you read them.

Current Landscape of Educational Technology

For this section of the paper, review the current research in educational technology with the goal of providing an overview of the challenges practitioners currently face related to educational technology, the practitioners’ perspectives toward utilizing technology in the classroom, new ways of thinking and planning required to integrate technology for instruction, and some of the positives and negatives of technology integration. Also, discuss how the expectations of students and teachers differ in the use of technology for learning.

Recent Developments

This section should be written as a brief introduction (one to two paragraphs in length) that provides a brief overview of recent developments within the field of educational technology. Current Issues Facing the Field and Best Practices

End this portion of the paper with an overview of the issues that educational leaders, teachers, and students grapple with concerning technology and identify best practices that can inform solutions to the issues identified.

Emerging Trends in Educational Technology in K– 12 from a Global Perspective

The Horizon Report conducts annual research by asking leaders in the field of educational technology to gauge future developments for technologies, project the trends that will likely impact teaching and learning and determine when these trends are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms. Using recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature, you will predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next 5 years. You will also indicate what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives regarding what they see as having an impact in the classroom over the next 5 years.

Future Directions in Educational Technology

Similar to the pervious section, you will use recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature to predict three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next 10-20 years. You will also indicate what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students. If possible, talk with a number of teachers in order to gain their perspectives regarding what they see as having an impact in the classroom over the next 10-20 years.

Safeguards in Educational Technology

As technology continues to advance, it is important to consider ways to safeguard privacy, as well as protect intellectual property and the welfare and development of a caring and purpose-filled society. In this final section, grapple with some of the challenges we are likely to continue to face as technology continues to develop and indicate how these issues might best be addressed from a Christian point of view.

Conclusion

At the end of the paper, you must provide a brief conclusion paragraph that summarizes the findings of the paper.

References

Insert all references in APA format here.

GradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Current Landscape, Recent Developments, and Current Issues/Best Practices

45 to >40 pts

Advanced

All requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a rich overview of the current landscape of the field of educational technology, providing sufficient depth and detail. Recent developments are well described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are sufficiently identified.

40 to >37 pts

Proficient

Most requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a general overview of the current landscape in the field of educational technology, providing general depth and detail. Recent developments were generally well described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are generally identified.

37 to >0 pts

Developing

A minimal amount of the requested information for this section has been provided. The candidate provides a somewhat lacking overview of the current landscape of educational technology, providing minimal detail and depth. Recent developments are not well-described. Current issues facing the field and best practices are not sufficiently identified.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

45 pts

Organization 30 to >27 pts

Advanced

The candidate accurately follows the template format and submits the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays strong research writing skill. All of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

The candidate tends to follow the template format and submits the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays somewhat strong research writing skill. Most of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

The candidate may not strongly follow the template format and/or may not have submitted the paper as a Word document. The candidate provides a paper that displays minimal strength in writing skill. Some to very few of the following areas are completed and well-developed based on the assignment parameters: an abstract; a 2-3 paragraph introduction; a thesis statement within the introduction; a conclusion paragraph.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

30 pts

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520

Criteria Ratings Points

Emerging Trends, Future Directions, and Safeguards.

30 to >27 pts

Advanced

All requested information for these sections have been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate identifies and describes three technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate identifies and describes three technology trends that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate sufficiently identifies some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and sufficiently indicates how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

Most requested information for this section has been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate may only identify and/or describe two technology trends that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate may only identify and describe two technology trends that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate may only somewhat sufficiently identify some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and only somewhat sufficiently indicate how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

A minimal amount of the requested information for this section has been provided. For the emerging trends section, the candidate may only identify and/or describe one technology trend that are likely to have significant global impact in the next five years. For the future directions section, the candidate may only identify and describe one technology trend that are likely to have a significant impact in the next 10-20 years. In the safeguards section, the candidate may minimally identify some of the challenges that will likely be continued to be faced as technology continues to develop and minimally indicate how these issues might be addressed from a Christian point of view.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

30 pts

Mechanics 14 to >12 pts

Advanced

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format is generally maintained throughout the paper. The paper is relatively free of grammar and spelling errors. The candidate consistently applies universal design principles.

12 to >11 pts

Proficient

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format are somewhat maintained throughout the paper. The paper has some errors in grammar and spelling. The candidate somewhat consistently applies universal design principles.

11 to >0 pts

Developing

Professional mechanical conventions and current APA format are lacking throughout the paper. The paper has frequent errors in grammar and spelling. The candidate often ignores universal design principles.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

14 pts

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520

Criteria Ratings Points

Length and Terminology

8 to >7 pts

Advanced

The paper is 8-10 pages. The candidate sufficiently demonstrates appropriate use of key terminology from the field of educational technology.

7 to >6 pts

Proficient

The paper may miss the 8-10 page length requirement by a small margin. The candidate generally demonstrates appropriate use of terminology from the field of educational technology.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper may miss the 8-10 page length requirement by a large margin. The candidate minimally demonstrates appropriate use of key terminology from the field of educational technology.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

8 pts

References 23 to >20 pts

Advanced

The candidate supports his/her paper with at least 10 scholarly sources that have been properly cited in current APA format and published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student supports these sections specifically with all of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

20 to >18 pts

Proficient

The candidate may support his/her paper with slightly less than 10 scholarly sources. Some of these sources may not have been properly cited in current APA format and/or published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section generally align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student may not support these sections specifically with one of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

18 to >0 pts

Developing

The candidate may support his/her paper with significantly less than 10 scholarly sources. Many of these sources may not have been properly cited in current APA format and/or published within the last five years. In-text citations and citations in the references section minimally align with one another. For the emerging trends and future directions sections, the student may not support these sections specifically with two or all three of the following: recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner's Hype Cycle, and recent scholarly literature.

0 pts

Not Present

Not present

23 pts

Total Points: 150

Challenges and Possibilities Paper Grading Rubric | EDUC730_C01_202520