Potential Abstract:
Abstract: This research study investigates the influence of flexible technologies on open educational practices (OEP) from a reified perspective. The rapid advancements in technology have presented new opportunities for educators to adopt flexible and innovative teaching practices. However, there is limited research on the effects of flexible technologies on OEP and the potential benefits they offer to enhance student learning outcomes. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the relationship between flexible technologies and OEP using a reified perspective, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the material and symbolic aspects of educational practices.
Through a mixed-methods approach, this study will collect data from a sample of educators and students in diverse educational settings. The qualitative phase of the study will involve in-depth interviews and observations to capture the experiences and perceptions of educators and students regarding the integration of flexible technologies in OEP. The quantitative phase will employ surveys to measure the impact of flexible technologies on student engagement, collaboration, and academic performance.
By using a reified perspective, this study seeks to uncover the complex interplay between flexible technologies and OEP. It aims to understand how technological tools, such as online platforms, mobile applications, and adaptive learning systems, influence the reification of educational practices in terms of the material resources, social interactions, and cultural values they embody. Additionally, this study will explore the factors that facilitate or hinder the adoption of flexible technologies in OEP, including institutional policies, pedagogical beliefs, and technological infrastructure.
The findings of this research will have implications for both researchers and practitioners in the field of education. By shedding light on the relationship between flexible technologies and OEP from a reified perspective, this study will contribute to the theoretical understanding of the role of technology in educational practices. Furthermore, the practical insights gained from this study can inform the design and implementation of instructional interventions that maximize the benefits of flexible technologies in promoting open and inclusive learning environments.
Potential References:
- Open education as a ‘heterotopia of desire’
- A posthumanist critique of flexible online learning and its “anytime anyplace” claims
- 12 Educational Technologies: reforming open and distance education
- A taxonomy of massive open online courses
- Student-centered, open learning environments: Research, theory, and practice
