Educational Technologies

Toward a Future Adult Learning Community: If Socrates had a PC
Michael C. Pickett

The integration of educational technologies in adult learning environments is viewed from three distinct perspectives: the structuralist, the means-end, and a view of technology as an extension of oneself based in the situatedness of an experiential-type learning environment.  The various constructs of adult learning are reviewed and a framework for future adult learning communities is proposed that identifies the learner and educator provided components needed for an effective adult learning experience.  A Socratic notion of the integration of technology is explored to parallel the notion of the invisible integration of technology into future adult learning communities.   full text

Editor's Note

Accelerated Learning

Vouchers for Schooling

The Language of Prop 38
Phil Brocato

Recently, California voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition 38.  If Proposition 38 had passed, parents in California would have received a $4000 voucher to send their children to either a private or religious school or to arrange for home-schooling in lieu of public school.  Proposition 38 was sponsored by venture capitalist, Ted Draper, from Silicon Valley.  Draper was willing to invest $20 million into the initiative to ensure that the same market-based competition that has made him and half of Silicon Valley rich as Croesus would do the same for public education.   full text

Student Essay:
Meghan Wayman

Student Essay:
Joseph Trzepacz

Necronomicon:
Eduardo Canessa

Leadership

Student Leadership and Higher Education: A Review of the Literature
Greg Clark

There is a great paradox inherent in studying the concept of leadership. The subject is widely researched with volumes of authors, books and articles laying claim to expertise in the field; however, leadership remains one of the most mysterious, elusive and least understood academic disciplines.  One point of consensus is clear: successful organizations demand skilled and effective leaders. The need for effective leaders permeates many institutions, such as government, business and industry, social services, education, community-based programs, and religious organizations.  As a society, we place lofty expectations on our leaders. In the midst of a turbulent, changing and often times confusing world, we look to our leaders for guidance, support, encouragement and hope.  full text