Educational Technology in America

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Educational Technology in America

• Sha Li
• Alabama A M University

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The Concept of Ed Technology

• The integration of the modern informational
  technology into instruction
• Computer-based instructional technology
• Internet-based instructional technology
• Digital technology---digital portfolio
• Multimedia-based technology---digital video,
  graphics design and animated graphics
• Communicational technology-networked
  communication
• Course management system
• Online
• Intranet
• Removable CD or installed system

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The Concept of Ed Technology, Cond

• Instructional software
• CD-Rom-based software
• Software installed in computers
• Online
• Online, open to anybody
• Online within the course management system,
  accessible by using a password

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• Tasks of Technology for Education
• Instructional planning
• Instructional design
• Classroom management
• Educational evaluation
• Database for school teachers
• Distance education
• Educational research

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Methodology of Integration

• Provide learning and teaching resources
• Provide a learning environment
• Provide learning activities
• The networked distance education
• Providing motivational incentives
• Accommodate to different learning styles and
  cultural backgrounds

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Integrate Technology into Curriculum

• Technology used for subject matter
• Math and Science
• English
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
• Listening and speaking
• Social studies
• Sample Site Marcopolo Educational Web Site

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Two Main Focuses on Technology Integration in
America

• Integrate technology for traditional instruction
  (e.g., classroom instruction)
• University of Indiana
• Integrate technology for non-traditional
  instruction (e.g., distance education)
• Penn State University

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Hot Issues on Educational Technology

• User-friendliness for Human-machine interaction
• Multimedia for effective learning
• Quality of interactivity for online learning
  communication
• Top 6 skills of information search

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Instructional Design by Using Technology The
ASSURE Model
Analyze the learners State objectives Select
methods, media, and materials Utilize media and
materials Require learners participation Evaluati
on and revision
See a sample web integration site
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Challenging Issues in Using Technology

• Cost for hardware and software
• Technical skills and technical support
• Web space and database
• Self-made programs for instruction
• Upgrading and antivirus
• Effort to manipulate the good information and bad
  information (Top Six Skills)
• Training and workshop for new knowledge/skills

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Future Use of Technology in Education

• Equipments become more powerful
• High speed, cheap large space,
• Software becomes more powerful
• multimedia versatile
• Easier to use
• Common skills are necessary for everybody
• More flexible to use and higher requirement for a
  teacher
• Actively learn about the use of technology
• Participate in workshops and activities to learn
  the new skills

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