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Green Technologies Enabling Virtual Learning Environments

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  • Rochell R. McWhorter

    (College of Business and Technology, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA)

  • Julie A. Delello

    (College of Education and Psychology, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA)

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The ubiquity of the Internet has created options for educators and business professionals to expand learning opportunities through virtual learning environments (VLEs). This article discusses how green technology trends and practices such as Cloud computing, 3D printing, big data, digital badges, The Internet of Things, and real-time group meetings support green initiatives by reducing time and costs, while increasing energy efficiency. Furthermore, the impact of these emerging technologies have on the environment in regards to energy, renewable resources, recycling, and e-wastes are discussed. As technology has quickly evolved into more sophisticated forms, it has opened the options for educators and business professionals to expand learning opportunities into virtual learning spaces referred to as VLEs in this article. Major technology trends discussed that are disrupting the status quo are Cloud Computing, 3D printing, Big Data, Digital Badges, the Internet of Things, and the management of manufacturing and recycling of device e-waste. Implications and Future Research Directions are given.

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  • Rochell R. McWhorter & Julie A. Delello, 2016. "Green Technologies Enabling Virtual Learning Environments," International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), IGI Global, vol. 8(4), pages 38-55, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:igg:jicthd:v:8:y:2016:i:4:p:38-55
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