Abstract
In recent years, the involvement of macroergonomists in sociotechnical systems has been primarily concentrated in business and industry. However, that role needs to expand into other areas of our society. As technology becomes an integral part of our lives, all social systems, such as the education system, are virtually becoming sociotechnical systems. Technological innovation is changing the way knowledge can be delivered to the learners. To successfully capture the new benefits of high technology and meet the growing demands for lifelong learning, the current US education system needs to change. Macroergonomics has a critical role to play in this transformation process to ensure that the redesigned education system is efficient and effective in its response to the changing needs of the workplace.
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