to view the new technologies in light of ìproven practices and models of
teachingî, the resilient pedagogies, such as feedback and authentic assessment
rather than radically claiming to reinvent pedagogy. At the same time, new
technology will inevitably impact on the ways in which people learn (Beetham,
Sharpe, 2007).
In higher education, the issue of large amounts of data is dealt with through
the use of electronic and digital teaching and learning systems and tools. In
particular, increasingly visual ways of mapping and navigating information and
complex concepts are employed. For instance, portals, as an example of a
personal information management (PMI) system, are increasingly seen as one
approach to assist learners in navigating information relevant to their
enrolment and studies, including the development of personal digital libraries
and e-research tools. Such portals have a number of benefits, including: