Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Chapter 9 A Link to the Future- Emerging Developments in Technology Integration By M. D. Roblyer

Why Future Vision is Important Potential influence on future learning environments Need to channel and manage technological change

Four Trends Wireless Networking Visualization Interfaces Hand-Held Systems

Wireless Networks

Impact of Wireless Networking Classroom flexibility Collaboration Virtual schooling Mobile learning Home networking

Visualization Virtual Reality 3D Visualization

Impact of Virtual Environments Virtual Field Trips VR-Based Therapies Visual Learning Knowledge Construction Freedom for Disabled

Interfaces Voice Recognition Handwriting Recognition Brain Connections

Implications of New Interfaces Emphasis on listening and speaking skills Decrease emphasis on keyboarding

Hand-Held Systems Beyond PDAs E-Book Wearable Systems

Impact of Hand-Helds Distributed learning Lower cost, easier access to information Ubiquitous computing

Recurring Themes Teachers will retain a key role Interdisciplinary approaches will flourish Research & problem-solving skills will gain attention Assessment methods will change to reflect new curriculum Distance learning will play a large role