TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING

AND LEARNING 2

EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
QUOTATION TO PONDER
One machine can do the
work of fifty ordinary
men. No machine can
do the work of one
extraordinary man.
– Elbert Hubbard
QUESTION TO PONDER

How Has Technology

Changed Education?
 Educational technology
Educational technology is a synthesis
of the processes and resources used in
resolving educational needs and issues,
with a specific focus on using the new
digital and information technologies.
 Integrating educational
technology
Integrating educational technology
refers to the process of bringing
emerging technologies and approaches
into line with educational needs and
challenges.
 Instructional technology
Instructional technology is the branch
of educational technology that discusses
teaching and learning applications
explicitly (rather than administrative
instructional ones).
 Pre-Microcomputer Era
1950 First computers used for instruction: Computer-driven
flight simulator trains MIT pilots
1959 First computer used with school children: IBM 650 teaches
binary arithmetic in NYC
1960s University timesharing movement: Mainframes used for
programming and shared utilities
Early Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) movement: Schools
1970s use university-based mainframes/minicomputers
Mid-to- Schools begin using computers for instruction and
late administration: CDC’s announces PLATO system
1970s
Late Arthur Luehrmann coins term computer literacy; Andrew
1970s Molnar warns: noncomputer-literate students are at risk
 Microcomputer Era

1977 Microcomputers enter schools.

Teachers begin to control
instructional applications.
1980s Microcomputer movements: software
publishing, teacher authoring, Logo
problem solving
1980s– ILS marks movement to networks,
early away from desktop
1990s systems
 Internet Era
1993 World Wide Web born: First browser
(Mosaic) transforms
Internet. Teachers enter Information
Superhighway

1994 Internet use explodes; distance learning

increases in higher education

1995 Virtual schooling (online courses in high

school) begins
Mobile Technologies, Social
Media, And Open Access
2001
Era
Wikipedia begins; crowdsourcing movement
gains momentum

2005 Social networking sites such as Facebook are

established
2006 Twitter established; social media enter classrooms
2007 Amazon releases first Kindle ebook reader)
2010 Apple releases first iPad (handheld computer)
2010-2020 Mobile technologies spawn BYOD/BYOT
movements
WE HAVE LEARNED THAT..

No technology is a panacea for education.

Teachers usually do not develop technology
materials or curriculum.
“Technically possible” does not equal
“desirable, feasible, or inevitable.” changes.
WE HAVE LEARNED THAT..

Technologies change faster than teachers can

keep up.
Older technologies can be useful.
Teachers always will be more important than
technology.
 TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES:
HARDWARE AND CONFIGURATIONS
FOR TEACHING
..
Microcomputers—Electronics are increasingly
becoming smaller and more portable.
Handheld technologies— Much smaller,
multifunctional devices such as mobile phones,
tablets, e-books or e-texts, and "smart" pens make
it easier for teachers and students to access,
interact, and exchange information regardless of
location.
 TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES:
HARDWARE AND CONFIGURATIONS
FOR TEACHING
..
Display technologies—These devices support
whole- class or large- group demonstrations of
information from a computer.
Imaging technologies—To make teaching and
learning more visual, these devices allow the
development and use of images ranging from
still photos to full-motion videos.
 TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES:
HARDWARE AND CONFIGURATIONS
FOR TEACHING
Peripherals— These are .. the input devices
that make microcomputers more functional,
such as keyboards and mouse and output
devices .
External storage—often it takes a device to
hold large files that don't fit easily on storage
media or allow all files inside the computer to
be backed up.
 TYPES OF SOFTWARE
APPLICATIONS IN SCHOOLS

Instructional— Programs designed to teach

skills or information through demonstrations,
examples, explanations, or problem solving.
 TYPES OF SOFTWARE
APPLICATIONS IN SCHOOLS

Productivity— Program designed to assist

teachers and students in preparing, designing
content, communication and record keeping.
 TYPES OF SOFTWARE
APPLICATIONS IN SCHOOLS

Administrative - Programs that school, state,

and district administrators use to facilitate
record-keeping and information sharing
between various entities.
THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
(P21) FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
ISTE STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS
ISTE STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
The Tech-PACK Framework