I used google scholar to find an article which explores the paradigm shift in higher education for the integration of technology to further advance learning outcomes. The study found that online learning and the use of technology helps to retain information more easily. Technological integration is being pushed at higher levels because it provides benefits not seen in traditional classroom settings. The competition for jobs is also increasing and gaining an edge through the use of technology can further develop skills that are essential for various careers. This study showed that online learning allowed students to learn at their own pace, pause the course if needed for more explanation, and enabled them to find the answers for themselves. There is a shift in universities from the face-to-face traditional learning styles to different technology integrated styles that give students the tools to learn on their own. A study taken at Cal State University North Ridge found that online users tested 20% better than students who attended a traditional class. This was due to the fact that online learning promotes study habits that the learner has to evolve for themselves. The class is always open so work can be completed at different times then in a classroom setting. The study came to the conclusion that universities will have to utilize technology in the classroom to remain competitive and produce stronger learning outcomes. This also means that teachers have to become more skilled in the use of various systems and be able to seamlessly integrate the new technology into the academic setting. The main goal is to give universities a competitive edge by shifting from teaching methods to learning methods in which students maximize their abilities stemming from teacher’s capabilities.

Rogers, D.L. (2000). A Paradigm Shift: Technology Integration for Higher Education in the New Millennium. AACE Journal, 1(13), 19-33. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 17, 2018 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/8058/.