Educational Technology

Educational Technology

What is the technology intended to do?

Using technology to meet requirements
"learning the use of tools to assist in other areas of learning-for instance, using search engines, e-mail, databases, spreadsheets and word processing to find, analyze, represent, and produce documents and other products to display learning." " The requirements pull the technology to them."
-- using spreadsheets to maintain records and grades
-- accessing on-line indexes (e.g., ERIC)
Using technology "to address new goals that cannot be met in any other way"
"These could involve the designing of complex simulations, or the collaborative interaction on projects with scientists, other experts, and other students across the nation and the globe. In this case, the technology itself pushes users to new goals and new options."
-- statistical analyses (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Excel).
-- working with qualitative data (e.g., HyperQual, NUDIST)
Using technology "to deliver instructional opportunities that match the background and pace of the learners"
"Such uses typically involve integrated programs where students are helped to acquire specific knowledge and skills." Curricular Design Project SkyMath: Making Mathematical Connections
-- posting course readings electronically
-- web-based instruction

Trends, Pedagogy etc.

** Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
http://www.aace.org/pubs/cite/default.htm