Will Computers and the Internet REALLY reform Higher Education?

David Wiley presented to our chapter on January 27, 2010 about Open Education Resources. He began his discussion with a historical perspective on how print and lectures entered universities beginning with the 13th Century. He posed a question to attendees and encouraged thought and discussion. We wanted to continue the discussion here.

Before responding to the pose we encourage you to view David Wiley's presentation: http://ferris.na4.acrobat.com/p16257273/

You need to watch the first 13 minutes in order to understand the context of the question posed.

If 500 years of printed books can't convince faculty to stop lecturing, or "get off the stage," why do we believe that computers and the internet can? Universities and faculty are all ready to implement the use of Web 2.0 tools into courses, claiming faculty and student are contributing equally to the course, but they are simply using the tools to support their lectures; It still demonstrates a traditional "power relationship" of the faculty over students. Reform efforts inside higher ed are failing just as they did in the past. Will we see radical educational reform whether the institution wants it or not? Will higher education have its 30years war?