Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson

Chapter 1

Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

M. D. RoblyerIntegrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/ECopyright ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458All rights reserved.

ComputerSystems

VocationalTraining

InstructionalSystems

and Design

Media and Audio-Visual

EducationalTechnology

Four Perspectives that Define Educational Technology


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Media and Audiovisual

AECT defines educational technology as media for communicating concepts


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Instructional Systems and Instructional Design

ISPI defines educational technology as instructional systems to improve productivity and competence in the workplace


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Vocational Training Tools(Technology Education)

ITEA defines educational technology as a “preparation for the world of work”


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Computer-Based Systems

ISTE defines educational technology as “computers and related electronic resources”


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TIE-In#1 p. 30

• Read the paragraph• Write down answers• Discuss 1.1• CPS Poll 1.2

Whose perspective is most correct?a) Redd Bordersb) Edna Gainesc) Twyla Jennings

History of Computing

Bardeen, Brattain and Schokley

What History of Educational Technology Has Taught Us

1. Technology is not a panacea.2. Literacy offers limited rationale.3. Teachers are not developers.


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What History Has Taught Us(continued)

4. Possible doesn't equal desirable, feasible, or inevitable.

5. Change is too fast to keep up with.6. Older technologies can be useful.7. Teachers always will be important.


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TIE-In#2 p. 30

• Discuss questions in group• Report on question 1• Report on question 2

Rationale for Technology Use

MotivatesProvides Unique Instructional

CapabilitiesSupports New Instructional

ApproachesIncreases Teacher ProductivityRequired Skills for an Information

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Why Use Technology?

Influence student academic performanceDevelop higher order thinking and

problem solving Improve student motivation, attitude, and

interest in learningHelp to prepare students for the workforceAddress the needs of low performing, at-

risk, and learning disabled studentsCenter for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET) http://caret.iste.org


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When Does Technology Work?

Directly supports the curriculum objectives Provides opportunities for student collaboration Adjusts for student ability and prior experiences,

and provides feedback Is integrated into the instructional day Provides opportunities for students to design and

implement projects Is used in environments where teachers, the

school community, and the district support the use of technology

Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET) http://caret.iste.edu


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http://caret.iste.edu/

http://caret.iste.edu/

Issues in Education and Technology

Cultural

Educational

Legal/Ethical

Societal


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Societal Issues

•Economic conditions•Anti-technology

positions• Impact of No Child

Left Behind Act


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TIE-In#5 p. 31

• Read• Discuss in groups• Present results

Educational Issues

• Standards movement• Reliance on Internet and

Distance Education• Debate over directed vs.

inquiry based/constructivist instructional methods


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Cultural & Ethnic Issues

• Digital Divide• Racial and gender

equity• Special Needs• Play Clip


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Legal and EthicalIssues

• Viruses/Hacking• Plagiarism• Privacy/Safety• Copyright • Illegal

download/Software piracy


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TIE-In#6 modified p. 31

• Due for next class• Read TIE-In#6 p. 31• Discuss questions 6.1 and 6.2 based

on what you read at http://plagiarism.org/

Emergent Trends• Wireless connectivity• Merging of technologies

(convergence)• Portable devices• High-speed communication• Visual immersion systems• Intelligent applications• Open source movement• 100$ Computer


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Implications of New Technologies

• Flexible learning environments

• Adaptable assessment options

• Reliance on distance learning

• Support for people with disabilities


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Implications for You

• Be adaptable and flexible as computer technology changes

• Be lifelong learners of computer technology

• Education vs. Training in computer technology


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Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson