Educational Computing and Technology 2.0

New Challenges and New Learners

Future Trends

Transparent technology

Ubiquitous and pervasive technology

Integrated technology

Mobile and personal technology

Transparent Technology

Technology will blend into learning: Learning will blend into technology

Use of technology to reach all learners

Technology will be viewed as critical to learning and teaching

Examples: Web sites, Classroom technology

Ubiquitous and Pervasive Technology

Access to technology will not be limited

Availability of technology will not be limited

Driven by changes in learners, society, and technology

Examples: Wireless access, Mobile workstations

Integrated Technology

Technology will be a part of all teaching and learning environments, classrooms

Technology will be used in all disciplines and all grade levels

Examples: Technology-enhanced classrooms, Multimedia-rooms

Mobile and Personal Technology

Technology will now no longer be limited to a specific space or location

Mobile technology is smaller, powerful, and “approximates” larger technology (i.e., notebooks vs. workstations)

Technology can deliver personal and personalized content

Examples: Cell phones, PDA’s, tablet PC’s

The Challenge

For instruction:

Modify instruction, create instruction to make use of new technologies

Become comfortable and familiar with technology to exploit instructional uses

Multiple modalities may reach more students

Student Expectations

Students are more comfortable with technology

Students expect technology to be a part of their lives, their learning

Students will quickly assess technology for effectiveness

Stakeholder Perspectives

We all want our students to be prepared and equipped for the workforce

We acknowledge that technology may change, but we know that NOT using technology may be more harmful

We believe that technology will help in the teaching and learning process

Next Steps

Explore new - or unfamiliar - technology

Identify instructional applications or problems to be addressed with technology

USE technology

Assess and evaluate the impact of technology on teaching and learning