Norm Friesen uses critical theory to “de-mystify” three particular truths or myths in the e-learning domain…that 1) we live in a “knowledge economy,” 2) learners enjoy “anywhere anytime” access, and 3) educational and social change is an inevitable consequence of technological change.
Understanding technology as a scene of struggle rather than as a destiny or fait accompli might also help to guide the exploration of metaphors other than “impact” or “dissemination” when inquiring into the relationship between technology and changing institutions and practices.







Can we shape technology as much as it shapes us? Or do we need to resign ourselves to the specter of technology out of control? If we do argues Luke Fernandez, we truly do become its victims: