Technology and Higher Education: What Works and what is the Future?

Technology has created many new educational models. This research presents a review of the literature on technology-assisted educational models, proposes new models based on existing research, and surveys over 5,000 college students, instructors, and business professionals regarding which model(s) did or could serve them best. Results show that students still prefer traditional technologies for their educational experience, and do not want that experience to become entirely online. However, there is evidence that online, virtual and interactive videos are appreciated for Content Delivery, online work for questions, homework, and course materials is appreciated for Content Practice, and online discussion boards and interaction are appreciated for Content Discussion.