1. Educational Technology in America Sha Li Alabama A & M University

2. The Concept of Ed Technology The integration of the modern informational technology into instruction –Computer-based instructional technology –Internet-based instructional technology –Digital technology---digital portfolio –Multimedia-based technology---digital video, graphics design and animated graphics –Communicational technology — -networked communication –Course management system Online, Blackboard, WebCT, LearningSpace Intranet Other free online learning groupware

3. The Concept of Ed Technology, Con ’ d Instructional programs –CD, 700 Mb; DVD, 3 – 4Gb –Software installed in computers –Online software Online games, open to anybody Online lesson plan, video, audio, photos, graphics, Flash, games, etc.

4. Tasks of Technology for Education –Instructional planning –Instructional design –Classroom management –Educational evaluation –Database for school teachers –Distance education –Educational research

5. Methodology of Integration Provide learning and teaching resources Provide a learning environment Provide learning activities The networked distance education Providing motivational incentives Accommodate to different learning styles and cultural backgrounds

6. Integrate Technology into Curriculum Technology used for subject matter –Math and Science –e.g. English Reading Writing Grammar Listening and speaking Social studies Sample Site: Scholastical.comScholastical.com

7. Two Main Focuses on Technology Integration in America Integrate technology for traditional instruction (e.g., classroom instruction) –University of Indiana Integrate technology for non-traditional instruction (e.g., distance education, field- based instruction, portfolio-based instruction, project-based instruction)

8. Hot Issues on Educational Technology User-friendliness for Human-machine interaction Multimedia for effective learning Quality of interactivity for online learning communication Top 6 skills of information search

9. Analyze the learners State objectives Select methods, media, and materials Utilize media and materials Require learner’s participation Evaluation and revision Instructional Design by Using Technology The ASSURE Model: See a sample web integration site

10. Challenging Issues in Using Technology Cost for hardware and software Technical skills and technical support Web space and database Self-made programs for instruction Upgrading and antivirus Effort to manipulate the good information and bad information (Top Six Skills)Top Six Skills Training and workshop for new knowledge/skills

11. Future Use of Technology in Education Equipments become more powerful –High speed, cheap, more functions/features Software becomes more powerful –multimedia versatile –Easier to use – Common skills are necessary for everybody More flexible to use and higher requirement for a teacher –Actively learn about the use of technology –Participate in workshops and activities to learn the new skills

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