Sounds like a great class and definitely a popular topic these days (at least in the U.S.). In my research on the use of technology for learning in both workplace learning and education, the biggest obstacle appears to be the culture change that needs to occur in the organization for successful technology integration.

We hear so much about the great benefits of technology but there is alot of fear around these tools and the effect they will have on people’s careers and lifestyles. In his book, The Singularity is Near, Ray Kurzweil predicts human and technology will be merging very soon in some form. I don’t anticipate Cylons emerging in the next few decades, but the thought of it sets off many emotions.

Change is an important topic in this area. I’d have the students look for best practices or case studies on the successful integration of technology in education (internationally) and discuss the change component.

I also love Chris Dede’s article, “Neomillennial” Learning Styles: Implications for Investments in Technology-http://bit.ly/cDMM0E, which gives a great overview on how the learning styles of the current and future generations require new educational approaches.