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Mission Statement:  "The application of our scientific knowledge about human learning to the practical tasks of teaching and learning."  --Heinich

Educational Technology
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I. In the Lab
    A.  Introduction
        1.  What is Educational Technology?
        2. Taxonomy of Technology

                    B. Distance Learning
                        1.   Walk through our site
                        2.   Research
                        3.   Sample Distance Learning sites

    C. Class Lessons
        1.  Art History
        2.  Class Activity

                    D. Supplementary Instruction (ESL CD Demo)

                    E.   Chatting

II.  In the Classroom
     A.  Brainstorm Issues

     B.  Discussion Issues
          1.  Technology as a medium
          2.  Proximal vs. Distal
          3.  TV
          4. Possible loss of basic skills, over-dependence on technology/ Y2K
          5.  Social Implications
          6.  Inequity
          7.  Depression
          8.  Special Ed/ Video Game Therapy/LOGO

                    C. Conclusion
                         1.   History of past technologies
                         2.   Future directions:  Teacher use and attitude

Thought Questions for Response Papers

What is the responsibility of the teacher to monitor what the students are exposed to? (Violence, pornography, neo-nazis on the net)
Does technology that is geared towards girls take advantage of perpetuating stereotypes? (Barbie, Sailor Moon, Hello Kitty)
What are the greatest impediments in implementing educational technology in a classroom?
What are ways teachers can deal with the social implications? Inequities?
How can parents monitor their children’s use of technology? (Ex. Violent video games, web pornography, etc…)
Comment on the gender inequities in technology related fields and universities.
How this wave of technology (computers) different from past technologies (television and radio)?
What are some the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?
Y2K: Insanity or Realistic?
What your thoughts on video game therapy? Do you think cognitive skills can transfer through this method?
What are your thoughts about technology as a medium for teaching? Is it effective as a cognitive tool? Across all domains?
Is technology making us lazy? (Children do not have to learn how to spell anymore because of spell check.)

This page was last updated on 04/14/99.
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