Technology Applied in Higher EducationbyArnetta Henderson

Technology in Higher EducationEarly stages became popular and branched out Used in all aspects of life, business and educationNot widely accepted in education when first emergedTraditional classrooms reluctant to changeResearch on how to apply the technology uniformly No standards

Increased KnowledgeInstructors more knowledgeable about technology Benefits of its prior use helped it become more integrated Learning became distant Development of distance learning or education

A New EraHigher education embraced technologyResearch into learning and how the learner acquires knowledge changed to include learning with technologyLearning with technology a change but an improvement Created a strategy to use the technology

Why Technology OrganizationsOrganizations set technology standards Ensure standards are followed Legitimate setting for learning with technology to occur.

Organization for Technology StandardsThe Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT) Advocates fundamental changes ineducational practice Improve learningEnable technology to achieve itspotential for supporting this improvement.Ensures use of technology in classrooms work to satisfaction of those in which they server

How Is Technology Used?In presentation of data using PowerPoint’s or Word documentsCommunicating, such as email, cell phones, or PDA’s. Interaction with each other and the instructor via an online classroom (WebCT, Blackboard) application

What Determines Technology Used in Classrooms?Depends on the course takenKnowledge of the instructorWhat technology will be used for during the courseHow course is presented to learners

Types of TechnologyVirtual laboratories Website creation applicationsAnimations and interactive media Communications applications

Technology Applications UsedDreamweaverYoutubeJingWord Processors (Word)Presentation Applications (PowerPoint)