Investigating the Role of Educational Technology in Enhancing Curriculum Design for Global Learners and Supporting Lifelong Learning Opportunities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55737/tk/2k25d.44109Keywords:
Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Global Learners, Lifelong Learning, Flexible Learning, Personalized Learning, EdTech Tools, Digital Learning, Adaptive Learning SystemsAbstract
This study investigates the role of educational technology in enhancing curriculum design for global learners while supporting lifelong learning opportunities. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with educators and curriculum developers and quantitative evidence from a survey of 200 learners representing diverse educational levels and geographic regions. The findings indicate that educational technology has fundamentally changed curriculum design by promoting flexibility, accessibility, engagement, and personalized learning. Digital platforms, learning management systems, and interactive tools enable learners to study at their own pace, overcome limitations of time and place, and access a wide range of learning resources irrespective of location. The results further demonstrate that adaptive and technology-supported curricula respond more effectively to diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds of global learners. High mean scores across flexibility, engagement, accessibility, and lifelong learning variables suggest that educational technology plays a central role in facilitating continuous skill development and self-directed learning beyond formal education. The study also highlights persistent challenges, including digital inequity, limited access to infrastructure, and the need for sustained professional development for educators. The findings underscore that educational technology, when thoughtfully integrated into curriculum design, contributes to inclusive and learner-centered educational practices and strengthens the capacity of education systems to support lifelong learning in a globalized context.
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