3. TECHNOLOGY
1900-1920’s
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J. Stuart – First Animated Film
First radio station, KDKA.
First Radio Network, NBC
1930’s-1950’s
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Watson-Watt creates Radar
Two way Radio
London TV broadcast
1960’s-1980’s
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First Personal Computer
Pong Video Game/Home Game
Systems
Audiotape Cassettes/Walkman
1990’s-2000
• Microsoft Introduces Windows95
• EBay Created
• Instant Messenger
2001 - Present
• Wikipedia – “952”
• Social Media
• YouTube
• iPod,iPad,iPhone
• 3d Technology
4. TECH + EDUCATION
Study Habits
Lectures
Unengaging
TechOverload
More
Collaboration
Increased
Tech
Skills/Design
Skills
6. GAMIFICATION
Overview:
• Educational games immerse the student in the game, where content
and curricula are delivered or juxtaposed. Gamification aims to
incorporate elements of games, such as levels and badges.
• Becoming more possible with internet.
Relevance:
• Video games help reinforce connections and communications.
• Critical thinking in a game (a certain discipline) can help to reinforce
the real world applications of concepts, ideas, or techniques.
• Badging, a system of recognition that allows students to accumulate
documentation of their skills, achievements, qualities, and interests in a
visual public facing format.
7. GAMIFICATION
In Practice:
• Capsim
• Everest – Harvard simulation
• ClassDojo
Future/Stats:
• Companies more revenue.
• Market expected to be 5
billion in5 yrs.
• 63% - fun and rewarding.
• 51% - to watch closer.
8. PERSONAL USE
Type Of Tech Used
Desc.
Cell-Phone
To txt or call friends or family to
stay connected.
Laptop
Mobile computing during work
hours, but also use to browse the
web.
XBOX 360
To play videogames and enjoy
downtime.
iPod
To listen to music on the go.
Email
Keep connect to bosses, teachers,
and others I need to contact in a
professional way.
Microsoft Office/JD Edwards
Programs I use to get my work
done.
10. QUESTIONS
1. Two ways technology effects education?
2. Is Gamification a new idea? Why is it becoming popular now?
3. Why is mobility important for businesses?
1. 91% Communicate thru email 78% Cant study without aid25% of class time browsing internet or using phone 2.4 avg. txts per class….More where to find info then to know info.
M – ¼ of people spend more time out of the office then inCC – 28% of people going to cloud cost effective saves timeEM – Lose morale when you don’t see boss
Furthermore, educational gameplayhas proven to increase soft skills in learners, suchas critical thinking, creative problem-solving, andteamwork.
63% of American adults agree that making everyday activities more like a game would make them more fun and rewarding 51% of American adults agree that if a layer of competition were added to everyday activities, they’d be more likely to keep closer watch of their behavior in those areas
