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EDU 2022Teaching and Learning with Technology in the Classroom
Day 4 – September 2, 2015
What do we mean by Technology?
The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Dictionary.com
The making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function.
Wikipedia
What do we mean by Educational Technology?
The study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Any technology used in support of teaching and learning. Lever-Duffy and McDonald
What do we mean by Educational Technology?
What do we mean by Educational Technology?
Lever-Duffy and McDonald
What do we mean by Educational Technology?
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
What do we mean by Educational Technology?
Words of caution:
If teachers use presentation software to project to a screen what they formerly wrote on the chalkboard, simply adding computer technology doesn’t change their teaching approach to a more powerful one.
Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer - p. 18
List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved(Activity credit – Alan November)
List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved(Activity credit – Alan November)
Automate
List 3 ways in which the basic toilet can be improved(Activity credit – Alan November)
Automate vs Infomate
Toto SmartToilet monitors BMI, blood sugar, and blood
pressure
http://singularityhub.com/2009/05/12/smart-toilets-doctors-in-your-bathroom/
Assignment
• Read – Powering the Digital Classroom linked on the class wiki• Use the web to find and describe at least three
examples in which tablet PC’s are being effectively used as tools of educational technology today.
• In your opinion, describe and discuss three advantages and three disadvantages to the use of tablet PC’s as tools for educational technology.
Assignment
• What is your vision for the effective use of tablet PC’s in todays classrooms?• 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced, max. 12 font• Cite at least 3 sources using APA format• Due – Wednesday, Sep. 9th