Technology and Education: Impact on the Choice of University

Authors

  • Joan Francesc Fondevila Gascón Universitat Abat Oliba CEU
  • Ana Beriain Bañares Universitat Abat Oliba CEU
  • Josep Lluís Del Olmo Arriaga Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revtechno.v2.1283

Keywords:

Technology, Education, Internet, University, Society

Abstract

Technology  is  emerging  as  an  essential  tool  for  knowledge  creation  and  social  improvement.  In  the  field  of education, the inclusion of technology is essential in almost all areas. In this context it is important to analyze the weight of  information  and  communication  technology  (ICT),  such  as  the  Internet,  as  a  factor  in  student  choice  in  access  to college. In this paper we study the impact of the Internet and other formulas (references, visits, mass media) to get information in order to enter university, key decision for the younger generations of our society.

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2013-06-22

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Fondevila Gascón, J. F., Beriain Bañares, A., & Del Olmo Arriaga, J. L. (2013). Technology and Education: Impact on the Choice of University. TECHNO REVIEW. International Technology, Science and Society Review Revista Internacional De Tecnología, Ciencia Y Sociedad, 2(2), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revtechno.v2.1283

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013)

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