The Rockets and the Rocks of the History of Educational Technology

1. The Rockets and the Rocks of the History of Educational Technology The Pros and Cons

2. Elder Spohists used the term "techno" to refer the process of applying knowledge systematically to the practical art of instruction. They formulated cognitive rules, systematically analyzed subject matter designed intructional technologies and devised effective intructional materials. The very first event was a rocket for us- but it’s still on its way out of the atmosphere. This is the start of the educational technological advent so there’s nowhere else to go but up. Truly, the foundation of educational technology that is founded on systematic instruction is a very reliable ticket by which the further development of this field will be made.

3. During the Middle Age Advent of Scholastic Philosophy, Pierre Abelard introduced a technology of instruction which was really new method of structuring and presenting materials that helped set the style of scholastic education. This is a step for the learning field. We believe this is one of the first steps wherein we break free from the traditional methods of teaching ( teachers discussing, students JUST listening). The method he presented makes the students push themselves to the limits- to fend for and to discover new things by themselves.

4. Comenius, Pestalozzi, Froebel , Herbart, and Montessori contibuted their own concepts on educational technology improving on the educative process. This event is mostly advantageous for us. Though the new concepts may have taken a long time for other teachers of the arts to absorb, the technology and methods of instruction we possess now is proof enough that maybe they have succeeded to surmount the challenges that they faced at that time.

5. Johann Amos Comenius was recognized as the pioneer of modern instructional technology by reason of his book OrbisPictus (The World in Picture) which was an illustrated picture book for children studying Latin and sciences. This was a blast for the young learners at that time. An encyclopedia- the very first ever to be published for them- was in circulation and waiting for their curiosity. This is a ROCKET because children at this span of time must have further developed a deeper love for learning.

6. Edward Thorndike and John Dewey formulated the theory of learning and the scientific theory, respectively. Thorndike gave emphasis to the use of empirical evidences to the process of learning. On his part, Dewey introduced a method of instruction in terms of scientific method in broad terms. ROCKET for this one. This is a big leap in the development of both fields of general science and educational technology. It just emphasizes how important is the interrelatedness of each body of knowledge in the academic field and how each one affects the other.

7. This century paved in the advent of effective technological advancement. The production of textbooks, the use of blackboards and chalkboards and the improvements in writing implements such as ink and pen was evident. Photography was invented, thus the movement of "Visual Instruction". By 1920, visual media was widely accepted. Then came the publication of audio-visual media texts. In 1926, educational programs were used as instructional media. By 1927, Pressey wrote on programmed learning through a machine which tested and confirmed a learning task. ROCKET : Employment, Further advancement in technology, More conducive learning environment for the students • ROCK:Environmental Problems, Formation of the Habits in Children (e.g. Laziness, Addiction, etc.), the Kicking in of Technology Dependence

8. The first educational Television program was aired at the University State of Iowa. About the same time, the 16mm sound motion picture was developed and this served as the educational workhorse during the audio-visual movement of the time. ROCKET again for this period. What we’ve taken into account in the previous slide still hold true, but we give this one a because it opened up an avenue wherein education is now partially accessible to all- as long as you have televisions.

9. Though technology at this time was mostly intended to fully hone the skills of one’s OWN military, we are teachers. And teachers would want their students to see technology as a tool to make the lives of other people better, not to let them die because of it. Technology is a tool to make people’s lives easier and not to make lives vanish in clouds of smoke. Thus, The US government encouraged the implementation of technology of instruction for military training programs. This gave impetus to a systems approach to instruction to include: micro-teaching, individualized instruction, language laboratories, behavioral objectives, computer-assisted instructions, among others.

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