The big picture on technology in education Key terminology:The term educational technology and related terms are not defined same by everyone.Educators who wants to study the field must recognize that language used to describe technology reflects differing perspective on the appropriate uses of educational technology. Reflecting on the past: Showing where the field began helps us understand where it is headed and why. Considering the present: Available technology resources and our perspectives on how to make use of them.Avaible technologies dictate what is possible;a combination of social,instructional,cultural and legal issues influence the directions we take.

Looking ahead to the future: Technology resources and societal conditions change so rapidly that today’s choices are always influenced as much by emerging trends as by current. Perspectives on Educational Technology and Organizations That Represents Them: AECT: Initially focused on technology as audio visual now focuses on using any resources in ways that improve teaching and learning. ITEEA: Initially focused on skills with manufactoring,printing,woodworking but now focuses on STEM. ISTE: Initially focused on computer systems to support and deliver instruction; now focuses on all electronic devices and systems to support teaching an learning.

Yesterday’s Educational Technology Many of today’s teachers began to use computer systems only since microcomputers came into common use.First the internet,which was already a world wide collection of computer networks that could exchange information by using a common software standard, became even more functional. The world wide web,introduced in 1993,as a system of connecting internet sites through hypertext links,transformed the field

An Overview Of Digital Technology Tools: Technology integration strategies require a combintion of hardware,or equipment and software or programs written to perform various functions.Even today’s mobile devices or portable handheld computer equipment such as cell phones or ipads, have this software/hardware combination. THE TEACHER’S HARDWARE TOOLBOX: Microcomputers,handhelds,,display technologies,imaging technologies,peripheralds,external storage devices.

Social networking as distraction? Fears about technology misuses Risks of online social networking Problems due to malware,spam and other malicious actions Debate over best practices with technologies

Educational Issues Lack of technology funding Teacher and student accountability for quality and progress Cultural and Equity Issues The digital devide Students with speacial needs Racial and gender equity

Legal end ethical issues Hacking Safety issues The new plagiarism and academic dishonesty Illegal downloads and social piracy

21st century needs for students and teachers Technology literacy Knowledge deepening Knowledge creation

Trends in Hardware-Software developmement Ubiquitous mobile compuing More sources of open content Increased ebook presence Augmented reality systems Gesture-based computing

Trends in educational applications Flexible learning environments Adaptable assessment options Emphasis on communication and collaboration Reliance on learning at a distance Increased educational options for students with disabilities