TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

1. The Big Picture

   • Instructional Technology
   • Educational Technology
     • Processes- Theories
     • Tools- Tech support

2. Yesterday's Educational Technology

   • Four eras
     • 1. Pre-microcomputer era 1950-70's
     • 2. Microcomputer era 1977-90's
     • 3. Internet era 1993-1995
     • 4. Mobile Technologies, social media, open access era 2001-2020
   • What we have learned
     • No tech is a pancea for education
     • Teachers don't develop tech materials
     • Technology change faster than we can keep up

3. Today's resources

   • Digital technology tools
     • Hardware
       • Technology facilities
     • Software
       • Software Applications
     • Mobile devices
     • Storage media

4. Today's issues

   • Social issues
   • Educational issues
   • Cultural/Equity issues
   • Legal/Ethical issues