On the waves of emerging technologies: a look at multimedia in classrooms

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of digital technologies into the educational curriculum, with an emphasis on analyzing impacts and identifying effective strategies for their effective implementation. Using the literature review methodology, the study offers an analysis of the interaction between curriculum and emerging technologies in education. The results reveal that technological integration transcends the mere addition of digital devices, requiring a reconfiguration of pedagogical practices and a focus on continuous teacher training. The research highlights that despite the challenges, technology in the curriculum provides significant opportunities to enrich the educational experience, facilitating personalized learning and promoting essential skills for the 21st century. The study addresses topics such as the importance of adapting the curriculum to the demands of the digital society, the synergy between active methodologies and digital technologies, and the need for an innovative pedagogical approach. Furthermore, it discusses the transformation of the classroom into a technologically advanced environment, the challenges of digital inclusion, and the implications of Education 5.0. Comparative analysis and international perspectives reveal that the effective integration of technology into curricula requires an alignment between educational policies, teacher training and technological infrastructure. It is concluded that the integration of technologies into the curriculum is a complex process, which demands a holistic and integrated educational vision, capable of evolving in response to rapid technological and social changes. The study highlights the need for an adaptive educational system, which integrates technologies in a strategic and efficient way, preparing students for future challenges.