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Erin Mitchell May 10, 2009

Evolution of Educational Technology in Society , Education, and the Workplace EDUC 7100 Dr. Foley. Erin Mitchell May 10, 2009. Description

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Erin Mitchell May 10, 2009

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  1. Evolution of Educational Technology in Society, Education, and the WorkplaceEDUC 7100Dr. Foley Erin Mitchell May 10, 2009

  2. Description Alvin Toffler revolutionized predictions about the changing landscape of society in 1980. He accurately described the vast societal changes that have rocked the family structure, the work force, the educational arena, and transportation/communication. This timeline is intended to provide a brief insight to his description of the three waves that society has so far experienced. The forth projected wave spurs from an idea proposed by Dr. David. Thornburg. Thornburg, D. (Speaker). (2008). The Next Wave, Part 1. Laureate Education, Inc Toffler, Alvin (1980). The Third Wave. Bantam Books: Alvin Toffler. The Agricultural Age 8000 B.C. – 1750s • During the agricultural age (8000 B.C.-1750s) societal functioning revolved around the family. The family was an extended structure in order to accommodate the demands for field work. Transportation was primitive to what we consider today, relying on travel by foot or horse and buggy. Education was only available to a few and did not progress long in to adolescence. The Industrial Age 1750s – 1950s • The industrial age (1750s – 1950s) reflected the progress of a changing society. The focus of work was slowly shifting from the fields to the factory. Due to this change, family structures started to downsize members, conforming to a nuclear structure. Travel started to become more advanced and education began reaching multiple facets of society, though not all. The Information Age1950 - Present What’s Next? The Communication Age Present - ? • After the industrial age, came the information age (1950-present). This time greatly differs from that of the agricultural age. Families now consist of the nuclear structure, single-parent structure, or blended family structure. The work world had become highly white-collar and the dependency of jobs has moved beyond the borders of the United States. Communication, once sufficient by paper and pen, has now transformed to fit a digital world that demands instant information to function. • This time will be a time of great convenience as it intends to keep all in constant contact with one another. This will include more instantaneous forms of communication, like advanced texting, and more visual feed to accompany a digital screen. The family will no longer have to spend quality time together, as communicating through a simple digital message will suffice. Technology skills will be on high demand. What is unfortunate about this change, it is dehumanizing the gifts that we as humans have to offer: no more quality time, no more face-to-face contact, and no more value for hands-on trade skills. This age is slowly reflexive of what is happening today. We are amid the transformation in to the communication age. Back to Home

  3. Strand II - Technology Back to Home

  4. Strand III – Business and Corporate Developments Back to Home

  5. Strand IV– Educational Theories of Learning and Instruction Back to Home

  6. Strand V – Nature of Society and Culture Back to Home

  7. Strand VI – Politics Back to Home

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