The Role Of Extensive Use Of New Technologies In Altering Learners Cultural Identity

Abstract

The technological growth dissolved major boundaries on a large scale that enable globalization to occur, and introduced the different cultures where it is no longer a local concept. Due to the spread of technology around the world, cultures knew some changes that affected the identity of the learners from the new generation. We shed the light on the impact of the extensive use of the technology on the identity and what are the right tools for learners to enhance their cultural identity. My research methodology requires gathering data from specified documents and compiling databases in order to analyze the materials and arrive at more complete understanding toward the role of technology usage in building learners identity, and the reasons of cultural changes and its impact. It also dealswith how technology helps teachers to understand different cultures and create a safe multicultural classroom.In the end the findings of this research show that new technologies brought major advancement in helping learners to develop their identity and adapt among different cultures.