Model for Integration of Technology in Authentic Education-An interpretation of a literature Review

Abstract

This literature review is conducted to identify, appraise and synthesize empirical evidence of a filtered list of recent literature regarding methods in which technology could be integrated to facilitate authentic learning pedagogy. A protocol was developed to carry out a search for screening[1]. iDiscover search engine of University of Cambridge library was used for selection and filtering of the articles for their appropriateness. Critical appraisal was performed and data was extracted to map, conceptualize and synthesize the proposed tripod model for integration of technology in authentic education. This model depicts the findings in three zones namely, foundational layer, operational layer and the stage which is the platform for authentic education. Understanding the landscape of the tripod model for integration of technology in authentic education could be quite decisive in selecting the best-fit technological tool. This article argues about how technological interventions could enhance the outcomes of authentic education and the need of an appropriate pedagogical strategy to align such interventions to the elements of authentic education.