Microcomputers in Education Richland Community College

Education & Technology What is the purpose of technology in the classroom? How do we use microcomputers in education? Administrative vs. Instructional

What is the purpose of technology in the classroom?

How do we use microcomputers in education?

Administrative vs. Instructional

Education & Technology Administrative Grades Attendance Communication Instructional Simulations Computer-assisted learning Information sources Local Applications Web-based Applications

Administrative

Grades

Attendance

Communication

Instructional

Simulations

Computer-assisted learning

Information sources

Local Applications

Web-based Applications

In the beginning…

Then there was…

Which in turn generated…

Which was tamed by…

What do you get?

So what?

So what?

Web 2.0 creates opportunity for School 2.0

The Users of Web 2.0 Creators Publish videos, create web pages, and write blogs. Critics Comment on blogs and post reviews Collectors Use RSS and tag web pages Joiners Use social networking sites Spectators Read blogs, watch videos and listen to podcasts Inactives Are online, but do not participate in any social media

Globalization Does Web 2.0 affect globalization? Has globalization impacted the way that we teach students? Should globalization impact teaching and learning?

Does Web 2.0 affect globalization?

Has globalization impacted the way that we teach students?

Should globalization impact teaching and learning?