The Changing Roles of Teachers in a Technology Learning Setting.

The essence of this paper is to discuss various roles that teachers are expected to play in the course of their teaching career taking into consideration that most classrooms instructions are technology-based. Technology-driven instruction is more complex unlike the traditional classroom which is simple. Consequently, teachers' roles have changed from simple to complex. They are expected to keep abreast of information brought about by transformational changes in knowledge production. Teaching in a technology-driven environment requires teachers who can engage students in all aspects of pedagogical practices to address changes in a wider society. To be able to teach effectively in a technology-based learning setting, teachers must wear different hats by assuming various roles and responsibilities. These roles may require them to possess the skills to be instructional method specialists, team players, technology integration specialists, instructional technology researchers, change agents, mentors, lifelong learners and specialists in setting the stage for learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]