History of educational technology1.ppt terminado

It is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

What is Educational Technology?

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Let’s begin at the beginning…• 1862 - Qwerty:

Christopher Sholes develops a

machine to print the alphabet.

• World War II: The military used overhead projectors to support lectures, slide projectors to support training in ship and aircraft recognition, and audio equipment for teaching foreign languages.

• 1950’s:

Instructional television usage grew and computers began to be used in education and training.

• 1977:

Apple intruduces “Apple II”.

• 1981:

IBM home computer and MS DOS 2.0 are intruduced.

•1988:

Smartboards are presented.

•1997 - 2007:

The growth of the internet expanded far faster than most predicted.

• 2000-2010:

-Creation of distance education courses,

-Laptop computer merges,

-Use of electronic texbooks.

Nowadays, there are many kinds of computer and non-computer technologies currently in use in traditional classrooms, such as:

•Computer in the classroom

•Class website

•Class blogs and wikis

•Wireless classroom microphones

•Mobile devices

•SmartBoards

•Online media

Benefits:Easy-to-access course materials: Course material can be posted on a website for students to

study at a time and location they prefer.Student motivation: Computer-based instruction can give instant feedback to

students.Wide participation.: Learning material can be used for long distance learning .Improved student writing: Using word processors can improve the quality of student’s

writingSubjects made easier to learn: Educational software is designed to help students to learn

specific subjects

Teachers will always be necessary!!

But don’t worry…

Reference:•http://www.docstoc.com/docs/426986/History-of-Educational-Technology

•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_technology

•http://www.answers.com/topic/school-technology-in-education

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ0nlh5FU5A