However, research has provided several additional cautions. We highlight a few important ones here, but be aware that there are many more, and technology, as would be the case with any tool or strategy, should be applied judiciously after careful learner/needs analysis.

social presence (the feeling of being connected and present with each other, for example through video or text discussions designed for students and instructors to learn about each other),cognitive presence (the feeling of being intellectually present in the community, growing and developing meaning through interaction, for example through online question and answer sessions or group collaboration

Learners are viewed as active agents who bring their own knowledge, past experiences, and ideas into the learning process, which impacts how they learn new information.

we attempt to provide suggestions for making instructional design decisions that utilize available digital technologies effectively.

translating principles of learning and instruction into specifications for instructional materials and activities”

Use of the principles, products, and procedures of instructional technology, however, continue to be vital to school effectiveness, especially in times of school restructuring.

I hope I do not unleash the floodgate of individual criticisms or personal war stories.

Big Tech was the main beneficiary as industries and institutions jumped on board, accelerating their own disruption, and civic leaders were focused on how to use these new tools to grow their brands and not on helping us understand the risks.