Learner ownership of technology-enhanced learning

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to examine the different ways in which learners may have ownership over technology-enhanced learning by reflecting on technical, legal and psychological ownership.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper uses a variety of examples of technology-enhanced learning ranging from open-source software to cloud storage to discuss the three types of ownership.

Findings

It is suggested that learners do not yet own technology-enhanced learning and that, at present, there are different degrees of learner ownership depending on whether technical, legal or psychological ownership are considered.

Originality/value

The discussion presented here is the first to consider all three types of ownership of technology-enhanced learning and demonstrates the complexity of the issue when this broad view is considered.

Citation

Dommett, E.J. (2018), "Learner ownership of technology-enhanced learning", Interactive Technology and Smart Education, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 79-86. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-08-2017-0042