Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning

As computers and Internet connections become widely available in schools and classrooms, it is critical to examine cross-cultural issues in the utilization of information and communication technologies. Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning examines issues concerning emerging multimedia technologies and their challenges and solutions in teaching and learning. This premier reference work explores the global society’s effect on learning, a crucial topic for educators, technologists, students, and researchers looking to find, create, or adapt technology for use in other cultures.

Blessing F. Adeoye, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor of Architecture in May 1990 at Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA; Master of Science (Technology Education) in June 1995 at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, and Doctor of Philosophy, Human Resource Education/Educational Technology at the University of Illinois in 2004. His areas of specialization and interests include integration of technology in the classroom, relationship between culture and technology, usability of e-learning system, and use of research to improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools. His most recent work has been in the area of educational technology, relationship between the use of technology and culture, e-learning, and using of social networking tools to support teaching and learning. He is an active member of numerous national and international organizations and has published extensively in both local and international journals.

Lawrence Tomei is Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and a Professor in Education at Robert Morris University. Born in Akron, Ohio, he earned a BSBA from the University of Akron (1972) and entered the US Air Force, serving until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1994. Dr. Tomei completed his MPA and MEd at the University of Oklahoma (1975, 1978) and EdD from USC (1983). His articles and books on instructional technology include Professional Portfolios for Teachers (1999), Teaching Digitally: Integrating Technology into the Classroom (2001), Technology Facade (2002), Challenges of Teaching with Technology across the Curriculum (2003), and Taxonomy for the Technology Domain (2005).