What is Educational Technology?DefinitionEducational Technology; Technology in EducationA Brief & Sketchy History of Technology in the ClassroomPerspectives in Educational TechnologyMedia & AV CommunicationTechnology in EducationComputers and Computer SystemsInstructional SystemsWhat you need to know about perspectivesWhat have we learned from the pastWhy use technology?Reason one: MotivationReason two: Unique capabilitiesReason 3: Instructional ApproachesReason 4: Required skills in an information ageReason 5: Increased Teacher ProductivityReason 6: Supports framework for Universal Design for LearningResourcesWhat is Educational What is Educational Technology?Technology?EDUC 275EDUC 275Dr. Marshall G. JonesDr. Marshall G. JonesLisa Harris, Suzanne SprouseLisa Harris, Suzanne SprouseDefinitionDefinitionSeamless use of technology tools into a purposeful, participatory instructional or learning environment Good Example: Using the Internet to research projects Bad Example: Letting students play educational games if they finish their work earlyEducational Technology;Educational Technology;Technology in EducationTechnology in EducationTechnology in education refers only to the Technology in education refers only to the use of devices that may be used in the use of devices that may be used in the classroom.classroom.Computers, sewing machines, lathesComputers, sewing machines, lathesEducational Technology is a disciplineEducational Technology is a disciplineIt has a theoretical foundationIt has a theoretical foundationIt has guiding principlesIt has guiding principlesA Brief & Sketchy History of A Brief & Sketchy History of Technology in the Classroom Technology in the Classroom Edison & Film Edison & Film Radio Radio Educational TVEducational TVCBT; CAI; IVDCBT; CAI; IVDOnline LearningOnline LearningBottom Line: Processes & ToolsBottom Line: Processes & ToolsPerspectives in Educational Perspectives in Educational TechnologyTechnologyMedia & AV CommunicationMedia & AV CommunicationTechnology in EducationTechnology in EducationComputers and Computer SystemsComputers and Computer SystemsInstructional SystemsInstructional SystemsMedia & AV CommunicationMedia & AV CommunicationTechnology as mediaTechnology as mediaTV, projected images, bulletin boardsTV, projected images, bulletin boardsThe design of messages that control the The design of messages that control the learning processlearning processHow to put together media products that promote How to put together media products that promote learninglearningTechnology in EducationTechnology in EducationStudents need to learn about technologyStudents need to learn about technologyComputer literacyComputer literacyThe move from shop to CAD and RoboticsThe move from shop to CAD and RoboticsILSILSTechnology IntegrationTechnology IntegrationNETS Standards NETS StandardsComputers and Computer SystemsComputers and Computer SystemsEvolved as computers Evolved as computers diddidInitially very complex Initially very complex and done by and done by programmersprogrammersBecoming easier to Becoming easier to do and taken on by do and taken on by mere mortals mere mortalsInstructional SystemsInstructional SystemsCombines the teacher and media into an Combines the teacher and media into an educational systemeducational system3 Principles of a system3 Principles of a systemHighly dependent on learning theoriesHighly dependent on learning theoriesBehavioralistBehavioralistCognitive CognitiveWhat you need to know about What you need to know about perspectivesperspectivesWhat they are and a description of themWhat they are and a description of themThey color your definition and perspective They color your definition and perspective of Educational Technology of Educational Technology I want you to think of Educational I want you to think of Educational Technology as processes and toolsTechnology as processes and toolsWhat have we learned from the What have we learned from the pastpastTechnology is not a panaceaTechnology is not a panaceaComputer literacy insufficientComputer literacy insufficientTeachers don’t build technology curriculumTeachers don’t build technology curriculumPossible doesn’t mean desirablePossible doesn’t mean desirableIt is hard for teachers to keep upIt is hard for teachers to keep upOld technology can still workOld technology can still workTeachers will always be importantTeachers will always be importantWhy use technology?Why use technology?Because it solves a problemBecause it solves a problemMany solutions for problems you don’t haveMany solutions for problems you don’t haveWhich one is better:Which one is better:Teacher vs. videoTeacher vs. videoVideo vs. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)Video vs. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)CAI vs. The InternetCAI vs. The InternetConsider some reasons… Consider some reasons…Reason one: MotivationReason one: MotivationGaining attentionGaining attentionVisual and interactive featuresVisual and interactive featuresEngagement through production workEngagement through production workPromotes creativity, self-expression and esteemPromotes creativity, self-expression and esteemIncreased learner controlIncreased learner controlStudents may be more motivated by feeling they are Students may be more motivated by feeling they are in control of their learning/special implications for at-in control of their learning/special implications for at-risk students (intrinsic motivation)risk students (intrinsic motivation)Reason two: Unique capabilitiesReason two: Unique capabilitiesLinking:Linking:Learners to informationLearners to informationLearners to classes at a distanceLearners to classes at a distanceLearners to learning toolsLearners to learning toolsTracking learner progressTracking learner progressHelping students visualize problems and Helping students visualize problems and solutionssolutionsReason 3: Instructional ApproachesReason 3: Instructional ApproachesCooperative learningCooperative learningActive learningActive learningEngaged learningEngaged learningProblem solvingProblem solvingTeaching basic skills in Teaching basic skills in the context of higher the context of higher order skillsorder skillsReason 4: Required skills in an Reason 4: Required skills in an