Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved.

Educational Technology Media and Audio-Visual Instructional Systems and Design Vocational Training Computer Systems Four Perspectives that Define Educational Technology M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.2

Media and Audiovisual AECT defines educational technology as media for communicating concepts M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.3

Instructional Systems and Instructional Design ISPI defines educational technology as instructional systems to improve productivity and competence in the workplace M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.4

Vocational Training Tools (Technology Education) ITEA defines educational technology as a “preparation for the world of work” M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.5

Computer-Based Systems ISTE defines educational technology as “computers and related electronic resources” M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.6

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 Borders b)Edna Gaines c)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. M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.7

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. M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.8

TIE-In#2 p. 30 Discuss questions in group Report on question 1 Report on question 2

Rationale for Technology Use Motivates Provides Unique Instructional Capabilities Supports New Instructional Approaches Increases Teacher Productivity Required Skills for an Information Age M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.9

Why Use Technology? Influence student academic performance Develop higher order thinking and problem solving Improve student motivation, attitude, and interest in learning Help to prepare students for the workforce Address the needs of low performing, at- risk, and learning disabled students Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET) M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.10

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) M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.11

Issues in Education and Technology Cultural Educational Legal/Ethical Societal M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.13

Societal Issues Economic conditions Anti-technology positions Impact of No Child Left Behind Act M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.14

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 M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.15

Cultural & Ethnic Issues Digital Divide Racial and gender equity Special Needs Play Clip M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.16

Legal and Ethical Issues Viruses/Hacking Plagiarism Privacy/Safety Copyright Illegal download/Software piracy M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.17

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

Emergent Trends Wireless connectivity Merging of technologies (convergence) Portable devices High-speed communication Visual immersion systems Intelligent applications Open source movement 100$ Computer M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.18

Implications of New Technologies Flexible learning environments Adaptable assessment options Reliance on distance learning Support for people with disabilities M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.19

Implications for You Be adaptable and flexible as computer technology changes Be lifelong learners of computer technology Education vs. Training in computer technology M. D. Roblyer Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. 1.19