1. EDU 2022 Teaching and Learning with Technology in the Classroom Day 4 – September 2, 2015

3. What do we mean by Technology? The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Dictionary.com The making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. Wikipedia

4. What do we mean by Educational Technology? The study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Any technology used in support of teaching and learning. Lever-Duffy and McDonald

5. What do we mean by Educational Technology?

6. Lever-Duffy and McDonald

7. What do we mean by Educational Technology? DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

8. What do we mean by Educational Technology? Words of caution: If teachers use presentation software to project to a screen what they formerly wrote on the chalkboard, simply adding computer technology doesn’t change their teaching approach to a more powerful one. Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer - p. 18

10. List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved (Activity credit – Alan November)

11. List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved (Activity credit – Alan November) Automate

12. List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved (Activity credit – Alan November) Automate vs Infomate

13. Toto SmartToilet monitors BMI, blood sugar, and blood pressure http://singularityhub.com/2009/05/12/smart-toilets-doctors-in-your-bathroom/

14. Assignment Read – Powering the Digital Classroom linked on the class wiki Use the web to find and describe at least three examples in which tablet PC’s are being effectively used as tools of educational technology today. In your opinion, describe and discuss three advantages and three disadvantages to the use of tablet PC’s as tools for educational technology.

15. Assignment What is your vision for the effective use of tablet PC’s in todays classrooms? 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced, max. 12 font Cite at least 3 sources using APA format Due – Wednesday, Sep. 9th