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Publication date: 17 May 2011

Gonca Telli Yamamoto and Faruk Karaman

The purpose of this paper is to predict the future of educational systems with developing technologies and to create the consciousness such forces affect in new educational

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to predict the future of educational systems with developing technologies and to create the consciousness such forces affect in new educational circumstances.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is conceptual, and explores key issues on the horizon regarding education.

Findings

The paper tries to determine the technological changes and some influences of social and cultural issues throughout education. The present situation of the education system and the entanglement of the transition to the new systems suggested are developed in this paper. Changing roles and parameters are also explained.

Practical implications

With developing new technologies, traditional systems will be forced to yield to the new Education 2.0 systems.

Originality/value

This article primarily highlights the future of educational systems.

Details

On the Horizon, vol. 19 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1074-8121

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Article
Publication date: 1 December 2006

Gonca Telli Yamamoto

The purpose of this study is to examine the university selection criteria of students for better university management with the use of marketing tools.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine the university selection criteria of students for better university management with the use of marketing tools.

Design/methodology/approach

This study consists of a survey on students attending a foundation university in Turkey. The questionnaire method has been chosen in order to determine the important criteria having an impact on the student views towards university selection. The students had been admitted to a foundation university in the 2005‐2006 period when within the same universities various departments were included in the study.

Findings

The results indicate student evaluation and selection criteria in this period of time.

Practical implications

This paper examines the criteria that affects the selection of students and, in detail the students' point of view towards the university evaluation and selection in Turkey. This will help the university manager's decision making on the marketing tools they use.

Originality/value

Selecting a university is a long‐term commitment and a very important decision for the high school students and/or graduates. Academic, social, physical factors and facilities are some important criteria for university selection. This study concerns the importance of these criteria in detail.

Details

International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 20 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 1 December 2006

Brian E. Roberts

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 20 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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