My views on education and technology

1. Views on
Technology in
Education
By Craig Astor
EDUC 511

2. Introduction
We are in the “Enlightenment” period of
technology in education. Will we accept life in this
new paradigm or continue to live in the dark
ages?

3. State of Technology:
Past, Present, and
Future
PAST - Understand the history of
education
Keep only what is essential
Get rid of redundancies

4. State of Technology:
Past, Present, and
Future
PRESENT - Be aware of what technology is
currently being used by educators
Resources and relationships are available via the internet
People expect to be able to work wherever and whenever
Education is becoming increasingly collaborative
Technology is increasingly cloud-based

5. State of Technology:
Past, Present, and
Future
FUTURE - What technological advances can be
applied in the near future?

6. Innovations in
Technology
Near Future
E-Books
Mobile Apps

7. Innovations in
Technology
Two to Three years ahead
Augmented Reality
Game-Based Learning

8. Innovations in
Technology
Four to Five years and
beyond
Gesture Based Computing
Learning Analytics

9. Responsibility when
using Technology
Teach Digital Citizenship
Make students aware of the power
of personal information

11. Personal Learning Goal
Through the Master’s in Digital Teaching and
Learning program, I hope to fan the flame of my
desire to discover and implement new
technology effectively in my classroom. I aspire to
acquire the tools to design a learning experience
that will use technology to inspire a curiosity for
knowledge in my students.

12. Conclusion
In conclusion, education is ready to be
enlightened by technology. As a teacher, I need to
embrace the new possibilities while still
remembering to design great lessons that dignify
my students as capable learners.

13. References
Borovay, A. (2012, September). Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-digital-citizenship
Johnson, L., Smith, R., Willis, H., Levine, A., and
Haywood, K., (2011). The 2011 Horizon Report.
Matas, M. (2011, April). A next-generation digital
book. Retrieved from
http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_matas.html