New information technologies and the growth of the knowledge economy will affect education by:
A) undermining and ultimately destroying education as a formal institution
B) shifting the emphasis toward active, lifelong learning in diverse settings
C) further confining teaching and learning to traditional schools and colleges where the technology is located
D) transferring educational activities entirely to cyberspace

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New information technologies and the growth of the knowledge economy will not undermine or destroy education, nor will they confine teaching and learning to traditional schools and colleges. Rather, they will shift the emphasis toward active, lifelong learning in diverse settings, as technology enables individuals to access information and educational resources anytime and anywhere. While online and distance learning will likely play an increasing role, traditional institutions will continue to exist and adapt to the changing landscape.

New Information Technologies and the Growth of the Knowledge Economy