USING TECHNOLOGY FOR PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION IN EDUCATION

Abstract

This article presents the use of technology in participatory communication for education, a key process for 21^st century learning. Educational technology is defined more broadly than as mere tools; it is a systematic process that integrates physical and behavioral sciences to enhance learning effectiveness. It can be classified into four types: tutorial, exploratory, tools, and communication, all of which are vital for creating equity and responding to learner diversity. When technology is integrated with the concept of participatory communication, it creates a robust mechanism for building a learning community.

The use of technology in participatory communication for education applies a four-stage communication technique: assessment, co-design, implementation, and evaluation, with technology as the driving tool. The integration of technology and participatory communication represents a shift from an educational model focused on knowledge transmission to the empowerment of all stakeholders to co-create the learning process. This is a crucial factor in developing learners into active citizens and lifelong learners in the digital age.