Daniela McCabe learned many interesting things in EDU290. The most important thing was how technology use in classrooms is expanding, with devices like SMART boards becoming popular as they allow hands-on learning for students.
The document outlines the author's vision for integrating instructional technology into K-12 classrooms. The goal of technology integration is to use technology seamlessly so that it is invisible and provides new ways for students to learn, think critically, problem solve, and collaborate. Effective integration requires consideration of the teacher, student, content, and technology. It also requires building a team to support integration and setting high expectations while modeling technology use to engage and motivate students.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) allows students and employees to use their personal mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops to actively participate in both in-class and outside classroom learning. BYOD provides a platform for connecting personal devices to a school or employer's network, enabling mobile learning opportunities both in and outside of the traditional classroom setting. BYOD policies permit the use of various personal electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and laptops, to access educational resources and connect to institutional networks.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. They were previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac, Moodle, Blogger, Slideshare, Delicious, SpicyNodes, Firefox, Google apps, Diigo, and Wix. Through the class, the author gained knowledge about the importance of technology and how to utilize various online tools.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. They were previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac, Moodle, Blogger, Slideshare, Delicious, SpicyNodes, Firefox, Google apps, Diigo, and Wix. Through the class, the author gained knowledge about the importance of technology and how to utilize various online tools.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. It describes how the author was previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac desktop computer and Moodle but learned to use various online tools through the class like Blogger, SlideShare, Delicious, and SpicyNodes. The author gained knowledge about the importance of technology in daily life and now feels more technology proficient.
This document discusses e-learning tools and their benefits. It defines e-learning as learning facilitated through information and communication technologies. Key benefits identified include connectivity, flexibility, interactivity, collaboration, and extended learning opportunities. Specific e-learning tools are also outlined, such as online discussion boards, wikis, blogs and virtual lectures. The document notes that e-learning can personalize learning and extend classroom activities through opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and automation. However, it also acknowledges that implementing e-learning may require more time from instructors and a re-evaluation of teaching practices.
The document outlines the author's vision for integrating instructional technology into K-12 classrooms. The goal of technology integration is to use technology seamlessly so that it is invisible and provides new ways for students to learn, think critically, problem solve, and collaborate. Effective integration requires consideration of the teacher, student, content, and technology. It also requires building a team to support integration and setting high expectations while modeling technology use to engage and motivate students.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) allows students and employees to use their personal mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops to actively participate in both in-class and outside classroom learning. BYOD provides a platform for connecting personal devices to a school or employer's network, enabling mobile learning opportunities both in and outside of the traditional classroom setting. BYOD policies permit the use of various personal electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and laptops, to access educational resources and connect to institutional networks.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. They were previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac, Moodle, Blogger, Slideshare, Delicious, SpicyNodes, Firefox, Google apps, Diigo, and Wix. Through the class, the author gained knowledge about the importance of technology and how to utilize various online tools.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. They were previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac, Moodle, Blogger, Slideshare, Delicious, SpicyNodes, Firefox, Google apps, Diigo, and Wix. Through the class, the author gained knowledge about the importance of technology and how to utilize various online tools.
This document summarizes the author's journey learning about technology through an ED271 class. It describes how the author was previously unfamiliar with tools like the Apple iMac desktop computer and Moodle but learned to use various online tools through the class like Blogger, SlideShare, Delicious, and SpicyNodes. The author gained knowledge about the importance of technology in daily life and now feels more technology proficient.
This document discusses e-learning tools and their benefits. It defines e-learning as learning facilitated through information and communication technologies. Key benefits identified include connectivity, flexibility, interactivity, collaboration, and extended learning opportunities. Specific e-learning tools are also outlined, such as online discussion boards, wikis, blogs and virtual lectures. The document notes that e-learning can personalize learning and extend classroom activities through opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and automation. However, it also acknowledges that implementing e-learning may require more time from instructors and a re-evaluation of teaching practices.
The teacher envisions a digital classroom where online resources and curricula are used alongside technology like tablets, laptops, and an interactive whiteboard. This would allow students independent practice with educational applications and receive immediate feedback instead of traditional paper methods. The goal is to prepare students for problem solving using technology and expose them early so they can apply skills through projects as they continue their education.
Whiteboards and traditional chalkboards are being replaced by new interactive whiteboard technology in many classrooms worldwide. This technology allows for more elaborate multimedia presentations, engages students through interactivity, and facilitates multisensory learning. While the technology is expensive and requires teacher training, its benefits include providing more and faster information to students in an engaging way that appeals to today's digitally-native learners. Looking ahead, future classroom technologies like "smart desks" may continue to enhance the educational experience.
My Portfolio In Educational Technology IIJeron Lina
1) The document outlines an educational technology course, including an introduction to the student, definitions of educational technology, and discussions of technology's roles in learning.
2) It describes educational technology as facilitating learning and performance through appropriate technological processes and resources.
3) While technology can have disadvantages, it is presented more as a boon than bane by making life easier through convenience and connection.
4) Future educators must know how to appropriately use instructional media and technology to engage students without replacing the role of the teacher.
The document discusses the evolution of e-learning from its early origins using technology to enhance classroom learning to modern implementations using internet-based learning. Key developments included the establishment of computer-based lectures in the 1960s, the creation of the internet and wireless communication technologies in the 1960s-1970s, and the rise of distance education in the 1980s utilizing these advancements. More recent evolutions discussed include mobile learning using portable devices, social and collaborative approaches termed "we-learning", and the emergence of massive open online courses. The document argues e-learning must now be defined as endless, essential, and emotional to reflect its collaborative and personalized nature.
Christopher provides a personal timeline of his experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. He notes that as early as kindergarten he was exposed to radios and televisions, and in high school began using computers connected by phone lines and overhead projectors in classrooms. In college, he had a vivid learning experience after his first computer crashed, learning the importance of backing up important files. He envisions future classrooms utilizing computer-based instruction to reduce paper usage, and identifies budget and student technology literacy as challenges for teaching with technology.
Distance technology refers to learning through digital means from a remote location. It allows students to obtain an education with flexibility through online classes, e-learning, or electronic communications on devices like phones, laptops, and iPads. Key benefits include flexibility in schedule, developing independence, and cost savings for institutions and students. However, some disadvantages are less social interaction with classmates and instructors, difficulty staying accountable without in-person classes, and potential employer skepticism of online degrees. Distance learning encompasses various technologies like e-books, videos, and communication through email and discussion boards.
This document provides a personal timeline of the author's experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. It describes the limited technologies available when the author was young, such as fans and pencils in kindergarten, and the introduction of computers, TVs, and calculators in high school. By college, technologies included personal laptops, iPods, digital cameras, and online classes. The author recalls enjoying playing Oregon Trail in 6th grade and hopes to incorporate more modern technologies like Promethean boards and digital tools in their future elementary/special education classroom to foster collaboration between students, parents, and teachers. Challenges to teaching with technology include keeping software updated, lack of funding, and need for
Teaching styles are evolving with increased technology use in classrooms. While technology improves learning, it also presents challenges like equipment mobility, storage, safety, and security. Specialized furniture helps address these issues and supports different teaching methods. Furniture like laptop carts, AV carts, tables, screens, and carrels provide organization, security, and easy access to technology resources, enhancing the teaching and learning experience.
The document discusses challenges schools face in integrating 21st century technology and proposes a solution. The 3 biggest challenges are: 1) lack of an integrated technology curriculum, 2) insufficient teacher training, and 3) lack of accountability for teachers to use technology. It then proposes a comprehensive solution that provides an online curriculum, ongoing individualized training, a technology integration "coach" for accountability, and migration to cloud-based applications and services. This solution claims to prepare students with real-world skills through a stable, integrated technology curriculum.
eCLASS is Gwinnett County Public Schools' digital learning initiative that encompasses online resources, content, and applications. It aims to enhance student engagement and teaching. As an extension of eCLASS, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows limited student access to the school network using personal devices for educational purposes. Teachers will integrate devices into lessons for activities like accessing online content and collaborating. Strict network filtering and security protocols are in place. Students are responsible for their devices but cannot charge them at school. A permission form is required for participation.
Effective use of technology in classroomImran Khan
Students enjoy using technology in the classroom because it engages them through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences. Technology allows teachers to move from passive lectures to facilitating active, student-centered learning. It also connects classroom lessons to real-world situations. Effective technology tools for education include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors, blogs, wikis, social networks, and multimedia/VoIP software. These tools support collaborative projects, online discussions, and learning anywhere, anytime through personal learning networks.
The document discusses the use of iPads for mobile learning (m-learning) at two higher education institutions: Anadolu University in Turkey and Abu Dhabi Women's College in the United Arab Emirates. It describes how both universities have implemented iPad programs, with Anadolu University distributing iPads to provide e-books and adaptive content to over 150 courses. Abu Dhabi Women's College has given iPads to its 14,000 students and faculty to create dynamic iBooks and iTunesU courses. The document concludes that the iPad unveils new opportunities for open and distance education through m-learning.
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The document discusses information technology trends from the past to present and future, focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics, speech recognition, networks, web technologies, software, hardware, open source software and the Students' Forum for Free/Open Source Software. It outlines technologies in multimedia, databases, e-commerce and more. It then summarizes the objectives and activities of the Students' Forum, which aims to spread open source tools and solutions through expert talks, software development, social activities and informal events.
Education 3.0 represents a shift in education away from traditional models towards a more socially constructed, contextually reinvented approach. In Education 3.0, the meaning of education is constructed socially rather than dictated, technology is embraced as part of a digital universe rather than something digital immigrants struggle with, and teaching is done through co-construction between teachers and students rather than a traditional progressive approach. Schools are located everywhere rather than just in physical buildings, parents view schools as places they can learn as well, teachers come from all backgrounds, and hardware/software costs are lower through open source options. Industry sees graduates as entrepreneurs rather than just assembly line workers. We are all co-inventing the future of education as "white belts
This document provides an overview of eLearning, including its components and advantages. It discusses how eLearning can be used for content development, management, delivery, and standardization. Content can be delivered synchronously through tools like video conferencing or asynchronously through methods like emails and discussion boards. eLearning provides opportunities for social learning and just-in-time, customized learning through adaptive technologies. The document envisions eLearning enhancing medical education by making learning more accessible, social, and mobile.
The document discusses current and future trends in instructional technologies at KTTC. Currently, KTTC utilizes non-projected display boards, projection boards and equipment, real objects and specimens, reprographic equipment, print materials, audio-visuals, and ICT integration tools. Future technologies will focus on multiple means of presentation, action and expression, engagement, collaboration, and Web 2.0 tools. Some uncertainties around future technologies are also mentioned.
This document provides a personal timeline of the author's experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. Some key points:
- The author attended schools in Hawaii and Oregon between 1991-2008 and saw increasing technology use over time.
- In kindergarten, they used old Apple computers and PCs for artistic purposes. In high school, computer classes were not offered and typing classes were required.
- In college, the author studied integrated media and business, taking many web design classes but no education courses. Macs were preferred for design work.
- The author's vision is a technology-rich classroom where students have laptops and interact more with hands-on learning than teachers. A
The teacher envisions a digital classroom where online resources and curricula are used alongside technology like tablets, laptops, and an interactive whiteboard. This would allow students independent practice with educational applications and receive immediate feedback instead of traditional paper methods. The goal is to prepare students for problem solving using technology and expose them early so they can apply skills through projects as they continue their education.
Whiteboards and traditional chalkboards are being replaced by new interactive whiteboard technology in many classrooms worldwide. This technology allows for more elaborate multimedia presentations, engages students through interactivity, and facilitates multisensory learning. While the technology is expensive and requires teacher training, its benefits include providing more and faster information to students in an engaging way that appeals to today's digitally-native learners. Looking ahead, future classroom technologies like "smart desks" may continue to enhance the educational experience.
My Portfolio In Educational Technology IIJeron Lina
1) The document outlines an educational technology course, including an introduction to the student, definitions of educational technology, and discussions of technology's roles in learning.
2) It describes educational technology as facilitating learning and performance through appropriate technological processes and resources.
3) While technology can have disadvantages, it is presented more as a boon than bane by making life easier through convenience and connection.
4) Future educators must know how to appropriately use instructional media and technology to engage students without replacing the role of the teacher.
The document discusses the evolution of e-learning from its early origins using technology to enhance classroom learning to modern implementations using internet-based learning. Key developments included the establishment of computer-based lectures in the 1960s, the creation of the internet and wireless communication technologies in the 1960s-1970s, and the rise of distance education in the 1980s utilizing these advancements. More recent evolutions discussed include mobile learning using portable devices, social and collaborative approaches termed "we-learning", and the emergence of massive open online courses. The document argues e-learning must now be defined as endless, essential, and emotional to reflect its collaborative and personalized nature.
Christopher provides a personal timeline of his experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. He notes that as early as kindergarten he was exposed to radios and televisions, and in high school began using computers connected by phone lines and overhead projectors in classrooms. In college, he had a vivid learning experience after his first computer crashed, learning the importance of backing up important files. He envisions future classrooms utilizing computer-based instruction to reduce paper usage, and identifies budget and student technology literacy as challenges for teaching with technology.
Distance technology refers to learning through digital means from a remote location. It allows students to obtain an education with flexibility through online classes, e-learning, or electronic communications on devices like phones, laptops, and iPads. Key benefits include flexibility in schedule, developing independence, and cost savings for institutions and students. However, some disadvantages are less social interaction with classmates and instructors, difficulty staying accountable without in-person classes, and potential employer skepticism of online degrees. Distance learning encompasses various technologies like e-books, videos, and communication through email and discussion boards.
This document provides a personal timeline of the author's experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. It describes the limited technologies available when the author was young, such as fans and pencils in kindergarten, and the introduction of computers, TVs, and calculators in high school. By college, technologies included personal laptops, iPods, digital cameras, and online classes. The author recalls enjoying playing Oregon Trail in 6th grade and hopes to incorporate more modern technologies like Promethean boards and digital tools in their future elementary/special education classroom to foster collaboration between students, parents, and teachers. Challenges to teaching with technology include keeping software updated, lack of funding, and need for
Teaching styles are evolving with increased technology use in classrooms. While technology improves learning, it also presents challenges like equipment mobility, storage, safety, and security. Specialized furniture helps address these issues and supports different teaching methods. Furniture like laptop carts, AV carts, tables, screens, and carrels provide organization, security, and easy access to technology resources, enhancing the teaching and learning experience.
The document discusses challenges schools face in integrating 21st century technology and proposes a solution. The 3 biggest challenges are: 1) lack of an integrated technology curriculum, 2) insufficient teacher training, and 3) lack of accountability for teachers to use technology. It then proposes a comprehensive solution that provides an online curriculum, ongoing individualized training, a technology integration "coach" for accountability, and migration to cloud-based applications and services. This solution claims to prepare students with real-world skills through a stable, integrated technology curriculum.
eCLASS is Gwinnett County Public Schools' digital learning initiative that encompasses online resources, content, and applications. It aims to enhance student engagement and teaching. As an extension of eCLASS, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows limited student access to the school network using personal devices for educational purposes. Teachers will integrate devices into lessons for activities like accessing online content and collaborating. Strict network filtering and security protocols are in place. Students are responsible for their devices but cannot charge them at school. A permission form is required for participation.
Effective use of technology in classroomImran Khan
Students enjoy using technology in the classroom because it engages them through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences. Technology allows teachers to move from passive lectures to facilitating active, student-centered learning. It also connects classroom lessons to real-world situations. Effective technology tools for education include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors, blogs, wikis, social networks, and multimedia/VoIP software. These tools support collaborative projects, online discussions, and learning anywhere, anytime through personal learning networks.
The document discusses the use of iPads for mobile learning (m-learning) at two higher education institutions: Anadolu University in Turkey and Abu Dhabi Women's College in the United Arab Emirates. It describes how both universities have implemented iPad programs, with Anadolu University distributing iPads to provide e-books and adaptive content to over 150 courses. Abu Dhabi Women's College has given iPads to its 14,000 students and faculty to create dynamic iBooks and iTunesU courses. The document concludes that the iPad unveils new opportunities for open and distance education through m-learning.
Download Infomation Technology Then... Now... And Then... pptVideoguy
The document discusses information technology trends from the past to present and future, focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics, speech recognition, networks, web technologies, software, hardware, open source software and the Students' Forum for Free/Open Source Software. It outlines technologies in multimedia, databases, e-commerce and more. It then summarizes the objectives and activities of the Students' Forum, which aims to spread open source tools and solutions through expert talks, software development, social activities and informal events.
Education 3.0 represents a shift in education away from traditional models towards a more socially constructed, contextually reinvented approach. In Education 3.0, the meaning of education is constructed socially rather than dictated, technology is embraced as part of a digital universe rather than something digital immigrants struggle with, and teaching is done through co-construction between teachers and students rather than a traditional progressive approach. Schools are located everywhere rather than just in physical buildings, parents view schools as places they can learn as well, teachers come from all backgrounds, and hardware/software costs are lower through open source options. Industry sees graduates as entrepreneurs rather than just assembly line workers. We are all co-inventing the future of education as "white belts
This document provides an overview of eLearning, including its components and advantages. It discusses how eLearning can be used for content development, management, delivery, and standardization. Content can be delivered synchronously through tools like video conferencing or asynchronously through methods like emails and discussion boards. eLearning provides opportunities for social learning and just-in-time, customized learning through adaptive technologies. The document envisions eLearning enhancing medical education by making learning more accessible, social, and mobile.
The document discusses current and future trends in instructional technologies at KTTC. Currently, KTTC utilizes non-projected display boards, projection boards and equipment, real objects and specimens, reprographic equipment, print materials, audio-visuals, and ICT integration tools. Future technologies will focus on multiple means of presentation, action and expression, engagement, collaboration, and Web 2.0 tools. Some uncertainties around future technologies are also mentioned.
This document provides a personal timeline of the author's experiences with educational technology from kindergarten through college. Some key points:
- The author attended schools in Hawaii and Oregon between 1991-2008 and saw increasing technology use over time.
- In kindergarten, they used old Apple computers and PCs for artistic purposes. In high school, computer classes were not offered and typing classes were required.
- In college, the author studied integrated media and business, taking many web design classes but no education courses. Macs were preferred for design work.
- The author's vision is a technology-rich classroom where students have laptops and interact more with hands-on learning than teachers. A
1. Daniela McCabe I have learned many interesting things so far in EDU290. The most important thing I learned is how the use of technology in the classrooms is expanding. Devices such as SMART boards are becoming popular due to it being a “hands on” learning tool for students.