The Deweyan experience is when material experienced "runs its course to fulfillment." The way that it ends and the way that it connects to what was previously taught is noteworthy in what "an" experience is. His version of an experience starts within a student, rather than just the student engaged in what was asked of them to engage in. This reminds me a lot of project based learning, where the direction of learning is fueled by the student with the teacher facilitating rather than lecturing.
Emerging technology can create "an" experience because it allows learners to virtually engage in actual fields and apply skills that without technology is not possible. It allows learners to connect what they learn and then see it in action. It also enables a deeper understanding of content when they are able to engage in this way. In some ways, it changes the culture in a classroom to be more team based.
I like that you make the connection to project based learning and that the experience starts within the student. This relates to the emotional process of an experience.
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