Exploring the History and Potential of Education Technology
Overview
A brief history of educational technology and a glimpse at where educational technology may be headed in the future.
Course Description and Learning Objectives
Course Description:
Learners will examine the history of education technology, identify important milestones in education technology, and take a tour of the future possibilities.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover education technologies across the ages
- Examine changes to education technology across the decades
- Explore the future of education technology
Education Technology Across the Ages
Section Learning Objectives:
- Explore education technology throughout history
- Define education in your own terms
- Decide what should or should not be considered education technology
Key Points:
- The definition of education technology varies
- Education technology has existed for thousands of years
- Education technology includes both oral and written forms
- People differ on what consitutes education technology
When viewing the animation (SMARTEduEMEA, 2011) provided below, think about the following:
- How do you define education technology/?
- Do you agree that all of examples provided in the video are education technology?
References:
SMARTEduEMEA. (2011, October 3). The history of technology in education [Video]. YouTube. The history of technology in education - YouTube
Changes to Education Technology
Section Learning Objectives:
- Examine how education technology has changed over time
- Identify the most impactful technological advancement in education
Key Points:
- Education technololgy has evolved throughout history
- Major advancements have occurred within the last century
- Examples of education technology that have transformed education include:
- Projector
- Calculator
- Computer
- Whiteboard
While reviewing the infographic linked below, identify which education technology you feel has been most impactful to student learning.
Timeline of Educational Technology in Schools Infographic
References:
Educational Technology Infographics. (2014, March 31). Timeline of educational technolgy in schools [Infographic]. elearninginfographics.com. Timeline of Educational Technology in Schools Infographic - e-Learning Infographics (elearninginfographics.com)
Future of Education Technology
Section Learning Objectives:
- Explore future education technology
- Identify an educational technology that will benefit students in the future
- Examine ethical issues related to the future of education technologies
Key Points:
- Advancements in technologies continually changes the way students learn and the way teachers teach
- Education technologies of the future have the potential to reach more students and personalize learning
- Ethical concerns regarding privacy and security in education technology exist
While viewing the video, think about another potential ethical concern related to advancing education technologies. If you are unable to come up with one, search out a reputable resource on the subject.
References:
21st Century Skills. (2023, February 12). Use of AI in education [Video]. YouTube. Use of AI in Education | Educational Technology - YouTube