Educational Technology Outreach
College of EducationDavina Pruitt-Mentle
(301) 405-8202
Baltimore City Public SchoolsBaltimore City Public Schools
2001-2002 University of Maryland Partnership2001-2002 University of Maryland Partnership
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What do teachers need to be What do teachers need to be ready for technology?ready for technology?
• Develop a philosophy
• Purchase products
• Identify and solve problems
• Speak the language
• See where technology fits in educational integration
Do computers make a difference?
Do pencils make a difference?
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Roblyer & EdwardsRoblyer & Edwards
Educational technology is a combination of the processes and tools involved in addressing educational needs and problems, with an emphasis on applying the most current tools: computers and their related technologies.
Roblyer, M.D., and Edwards, J. (2000). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. (2nd Edition) Merrill Publishing
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Integrating Educational Integrating Educational TechnologyTechnology
Process of determining which electronic tools and which methods for implementing them are appropriate for given classroom situations and problems
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Milestones and Trends in Educational Milestones and Trends in Educational Computing TechnologyComputing Technology
The Era Before Microcomputers
• 1950 - First instructional computer use: computerized flight simulator used to train pilots at MIT
• 1959 - First computer use in schools: IBM 650
• 1966 - IBM offers the 1500 system: Dedicated instructional mainframe
• 1967 - CCC offers first minicomputer-based instructional system (DEC PDP/1); Mitre Corporation offers TICCIT system
• 1970s - CDC offers the Plato instructional delivery system
The Microcomputer Era and Beyond
• 1977 - First microcomputers enter schools
• 1980 - Seymore Papert writes Mindstorms: The Logo movement begins
• 1980s – MECC offers microcomputer software; educational
materials publishers begin courseware development and marketing
– The courseware evaluation is emphasized: MicroSIFT, EPIE, others
– The computer literacy movement begins, then wanes after 1988
• 1990s - Use of ILS and other networked systems increases; multimedia use and development increases
The Internet Era
• 1994 - Widespread use of the Internet begins
• 2000 - Virtual reality systems and other virtual environments are emphasized
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What have we learned from What have we learned from the past?the past?
• No technology is a panacea for education
• Computer literacy/technological literacy is a moving target
• Computer literacy/technological literacy offers a limited integration rationale
• Standalone computers and networked computers have benefits and limitations
• Teachers usually do not develop technology materials or curriculum
• Technically “possible” does not equal desirable, feasible, or inevitable
• Things change faster than teachers can keep up
• Older technologies can be useful
• Teachers always will be important
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Elements of a Rationale for Using Elements of a Rationale for Using Technology in EducationTechnology in Education
• Motivation – Gaining learner attention
– Engaging the learner through production work
– Increasing perceptions of control (intrinsic motivation)
• Unique instructional capabilities– Linking learners to information sources
– Helping learners visualize problems and solutions
– Tracking learner progress
– Linking learners to learning tools
• Support for new instructional approaches
– Cooperative learning
– Shared Intelligence
– Problem solving and higher-level skills
• Increased teacher productivity– Freeing time to work with students by
helping with production and record keeping tasks
– Providing more accurate information more quickly
– Allowing teachers to produce better-looking more “student-friendly” materials more quickly
• Required skills for an information age– Technology literacy
– Information literacy
– Visual literacy
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Educational Technology Educational Technology StandardsStandards
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) have developed pre-service standards
• National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for K-12
• Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) for Principals
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ISTE StandardsISTE Standards
• See Draft at
http://cnets.iste.org/review/ectlitreview2.html
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Information LiteracyInformation Literacy
• Information literacy skills subset of technology literacy skills
Big Six– Task definition– Information seeking strategies– Location and access– Use of Information– Synthesis– Evaluation
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Today’s Big Issues in Today’s Big Issues in Education and TechnologyEducation and Technology• Societal issues
– pro-technology movement
– anti-technology movement
• Cultural and equity issues– economic/ethnic bias
– multi-cultural issues
– gender bias
– special needs students
• Educational issues– directed vs. constructivist debate
– interdisciplinary vs. single-subject instruction
– technical issues
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NCATE & ISTENCATE & ISTE
• Establish standards for teaching in education
• Increase emphasis in use of technology in teacher training
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NCATE/ISTE Required Technology Competencies NCATE/ISTE Required Technology Competencies for Educational Technology Leadersfor Educational Technology Leaders
• Operate a computer system to use software successfully
• Evaluate and use computers and other technologies to support instruction
• Explore, evaluate, and use technology-based applications for communications, presentations, and decision making
• Apply current instructional principles and research and appropriate assessment practices to the use of computers and related technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge of uses of computers for problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision making
• Develop student learning activities that integrate computers and technology for a variety of student grouping strategies and for diverse student populations
• Evaluate, select, and integrate computer/technology-based instruction in the curriculum in a subject area and/or grade level
• Demonstrate knowledge of uses of multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications tools to support instruction
• Demonstrate skills in using productivity tools for professional and personal use, including word processing, database management, spreadsheet software, and print/graphic utilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethical, legal, and human issues of computing and technology use as they relate to society, and model appropriate behavior
• Identify resources to keep current in applications of computing and related technologies in education
• use technology to access information to enhance personal and professional productivity
• Apply computers and related technologies to facilitate emerging roles of learners and educators
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New ChallengesNew Challenges
• Technology skills and standards
• Staying abreast of local and societal attitudes
• Using strategies to ensure equity
• Matching integration strategies with needs
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