Distance learning runs the risk of treating learners and teachers as automatons. If distance education becomes a rote list of activities and acceptable responses, the learning becomes in itself distant. This presentation explores how we can re-imagine technology’s impact as a cultural force and cultural artifact. Technology is more than a stale vehicle for content when educators utilize it to nurture a vibrant pedagogical environment. Attendees will obtain practical knowledge of how to create learning experiences that leverages technology toward pedagogical effectiveness.
