1. What is Educational Technology?
Dr. Marshall G. Jones
Lisa Harris, Suzanne Sprouse

2. Definition
Seamless use of technology tools into a purposeful, participatory instructional or learning environment
Good Example:
Using the Internet to research projects
Bad Example:
Letting students play educational
games if they finish their work early

3. Educational Technology; Technology in Education
Technology in education refers only to the use of devices that may be used in the classroom.
Computers, sewing machines, lathes
Educational Technology is a discipline
It has a theoretical foundation
It has guiding principles

4. A Brief & Sketchy History of Technology in the Classroom
Edison & Film
Radio
Educational TV
CBT; CAI; IVD
Online Learning
Bottom Line: Processes & Tools

5. Perspectives in Educational Technology
Media & AV Communication
Technology in Education
Computers and Computer Systems
Instructional Systems

6. Media & AV Communication
Technology as media
TV, projected images, bulletin boards
The design of messages that control the learning process
How to put together media products that promote learning

7. Technology in Education
Students need to learn about technology
Computer literacy
The move from shop to CAD and Robotics
ILS
Technology Integration
NETS Standards

8. Computers and Computer Systems
Evolved as computers did
Initially very complex and done by programmers
Becoming easier to do and taken on by mere mortals

9. Instructional Systems
Combines the teacher and media into an educational system
3 Principles of a system
Highly dependent on learning theories
Behavioralist
Cognitive

10. What you need to know about perspectives
What they are and a description of them
They color your definition and perspective of Educational Technology
I want you to think of Educational Technology as processes and tools

11. What have we learned from the past
Technology is not a panacea
Computer literacy insufficient
Teachers don’t build technology curriculum
Possible doesn’t mean desirable
It is hard for teachers to keep up
Old technology can still work
Teachers will always be important

12. Why use technology? Because it solves a problem Which one is better:
Many solutions for problems you don’t have
Which one is better:
Teacher vs. video
Video vs. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
CAI vs. The Internet
Consider some reasons…

13. Reason one: Motivation
Gaining attention
Visual and interactive features
Engagement through production work
Promotes creativity, self-expression and esteem
Increased learner control
Students may be more motivated by feeling they are in control of their learning/special implications for at-risk students (intrinsic motivation)

14. Reason two: Unique capabilities
Linking:
Learners to information
Learners to classes at a distance
Learners to learning tools
Tracking learner progress
Helping students visualize problems and solutions

15. Reason 3: Instructional Approaches
Cooperative learning
Active learning
Engaged learning
Problem solving
Teaching basic skills in the context of higher order skills

16. Reason 4: Required skills in an information age
Technology literacy
Information literacy
Visual literacy

17. Reason 5: Increased Teacher Productivity
Help teachers cope with their ever-expanding paperwork load resulting in higher productivity
Resources
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Desktop publishing
Test generating software
and websites
Online research

18. Reason 6: Supports framework for Universal Design for Learning
“The key to helping all students achieve is identifying and removing barriers from our teaching methods and curriculum materials. Drawing from brain research and using new media, the UDL framework proposes that educators strive for three kinds of flexibility:
To represent information in multiple formats and media.
To provide multiple pathways for students’ action and expression.
To provide multiple ways to engage students’ interest and motivation.”
Learn more about UDL at:

19. Resources
Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, M.D. Roblyer
“Relating Theory to Practice: Technology Integration”ppt., Dr. Marshall Jones