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Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture. Four Perspectives that Define Educational Technology. 1.2. Media and Audiovisual. Association for Educational Communications and Technology ( AECT) defines educational technology as media for communicating concepts. 1.3.

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Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

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  1. Chapter 1Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

  2. Four Perspectives that Define Educational Technology 1.2

  3. Media and Audiovisual Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) defines educational technology as media for communicating concepts 1.3

  4. Instructional Systems and Instructional Design ISPE defines educational technology as media for communicating concepts 1.4

  5. Vocational Training Tools(Technology Education) ITEA defines educational technology as a “preparation for the world of work” 1.5

  6. Computer-Based Systems ISTE defines educational technology as “computers and related electronic resources” 1.6

  7. What History of Educational Technology Has Taught Us • Technology is not a panacea. • Literacy offers limited rationale. • Teachers are not developers. 1.7

  8. What History Has Taught Us(continued) • Possible doesn't equal desirable, feasible, or inevitable. • Change is too fast to keep up with. • Older technologies can be useful. • Teachers always will be important. 1.8

  9. Rationale for Technology Use • Motivates • Provides Unique Instructional Capabilities • Supports New Instructional Approaches • Increases Teacher Productivity • Required Skills for an Information Age 1.9

  10. 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) http://caret.iste.edu 1.10

  11. 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) http://caret.iste.edu 1.11

  12. Implications of New Technologies • Flexible learning environments • Adaptable assessment options • Reliance on distance learning • Support for people with disabilities 1.19

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