Educational Computing
and Technology 2.0
New Challenges and New Learners

Future Trends
Transparent technology
Ubiquitous and pervasive technology
Integrated technology
Mobile and personal technology

Transparent Technology
Technology will blend into learning: Learning
will blend into technology
Use of technology to reach all learners
Technology will be viewed as critical to
learning and teaching
Examples: Web sites, Classroom technology

Ubiquitous and Pervasive
Technology
Access to technology will not be limited
Availability of technology will not be limited
Driven by changes in learners, society, and
technology
Examples: Wireless access, Mobile
workstations

Integrated Technology
Technology will be a part of all teaching and
learning environments, classrooms
Technology will be used in all disciplines and
all grade levels
Examples: Technology-enhanced classrooms,
Multimedia-rooms

Mobile and Personal
Technology
Technology will now no longer be limited to a
specific space or location
Mobile technology is smaller, powerful, and
“approximates” larger technology (i.e.,
notebooks vs. workstations)
Technology can deliver personal and
personalized content
Examples: Cell phones, PDA’s, tablet PC’s

The Challenge
For instruction:
Modify instruction, create instruction to
make use of new technologies
Become comfortable and familiar with
technology to exploit instructional uses
Multiple modalities may reach more
students

Student Expectations
Students are more comfortable with
technology
Students expect technology to be a part of
their lives, their learning
Students will quickly assess technology for
effectiveness

Stakeholder
Perspectives
We all want our students to be prepared and
equipped for the workforce
We acknowledge that technology may
change, but we know that NOT using
technology may be more harmful
We believe that technology will help in the
teaching and learning process

Next Steps
Explore new - or unfamiliar - technology
Identify instructional applications or problems
to be addressed with technology
USE technology
Assess and evaluate the impact of technology
on teaching and learning