...Albert Einstein. Educational technology is defined by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) as "the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources."(Robinson,2007). Further, Educational technology is defined as “the process of integrating technology into education in a positive manner that promotes a more diverse learning environment and a way for students to learn how to use technology as well as their common assignments”. (Benjamin Herold, 2015) defines that “Anything that enhances classroom learning in the utilization of blended or online learning is considered as Education technology” and such technology encompasses Web based Education systems (e-learning, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Internet-based training), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Information and communication technology (ICT) in education, Virtual education, Virtual learning environments (VLE) and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Each of these numerous terms has had its advocates, who point up potential distinctive features. (Moorea,2011). The use of...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Effects of Technology on Education By Anton Lebedev | Submitted On January 22, 2010 4 1 Education has changed significantly in the last twenty years. One of the main reasons education has undergone so many changes is because of technological development. In 1990, computers and other forms of technology served a minimal role in the classroom. Today, many if not most college students attend class with a laptop. I am writing about some of the biggest advantages technology gave to education. Technology has made research much easier. Before online Encyclopedias, Google Scholar, JSTOR, and other online research tools were available, students were forced to spend numerous hours in the library. With the new tools, students can conduct research faster in the comfort of their homes. With Google and other search engines, students can find relevant information faster and more efficiently. Also, there is no more need for intensive memorization as information is more readily available. New also technology allows for a faster, more efficient, and more interactive classroom experience. With Powerpoint presentations and projectors, there is no need for blackboards and whiteboards. With clickers, students can take quizzes during the classroom. These developments also help improve tutoring services. Online tutoring programs are becoming available. One-on-one in-home tutoring programs are also being aided these developments. Tutors...
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...U.S. Education Today & Tomorrow This paper reviews four important trends in our educational system today across America and discusses the impact of these trends on our future educational system. We live in an ever evolving world with constant changes that are affecting every aspect of our lives daily. Our educational system has not been immune to these changes and shouldn’t be since these changes and our ability to adapt to these changes will determine our future academic success and our place in a global society. Trend 1: Diverse & Older Population America has always been a melting pot of diversity, but current statistics show that in the near future minorities will become the majority percentage of the population (Pearson, 2010). Immigration, legal and illegal, have been substantial for a long time now and is changing the needs that educational systems have to address. For example, the need for qualified and minority teachers who can teach English as a second language will and does continue to grow (Pearson, 2010). Educators will have to adapt to this also by being more sensitive to various cultures and perhaps re-evaluate the current curriculum to promote multicultural literacy. Furthermore, the number of people that will retire will be doubled by the year 2050 and there will be fewer people of working age paying into the tax system that helps support education and elder services (Pearson, 2010). Because of this, financial constraints most...
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...IT1115 Introduction to Information Technology Syllabus Credit hours: 6.0 Contact/Instructional hours: 70 (50 Theory, 20 Lab) IT1115 Introduction to Information Technology Syllabus COURSE SUMMARY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores foundational topics related to information technology. Topics examined include computing devices, hardware, software, operating systems, computer networks, security, and computer programming. Logical problem solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer systems are also introduced. MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS 1. Computer History and Fundamentals 2. Hardware 3. Operating Systems 4. Basic Networking 5. Basic Security 6. Software 7. Basic Programming 8. Web Technologies 9. Troubleshooting COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Identify the evolution of computers and different types of computers. 2. Convert numbers between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems. 3. Explain the purpose, functions, and characteristics of a CPU. 4. Describe the physical components of a computer and various input and output devices, including storage and memory. 5. Describe the function of BIOS and the booting process of a computer. 6. Describe basic operating system architecture, its components, and storage management. © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [2] 6/15/15 IT1115 Introduction to Information Technology Syllabus 7. Describe basic types of computer network topologies and connections...
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...in Science and Technology impelled the government to recognize and strengthen further the national system of education to suit the education needs of the future along the line of education for all and to produce a work force that has the quality, capability and skill to handle more complex challenges. Cabinet committee of educational reforms was chaired by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and was formed in 1974. The purpose of forming this committee was study the implementation of the National Education policy. Educational reforms released its findings in the Mahathir Report in 1979. The report suggested that education should meet the country’s manpower needs, especially in the development of science and technology and education should foster development of noble values. Objectives of Educational Reforms The government set the objectives as guideposts along the road that make the implement of Educational Reforms more smoothly. The main objective of Educational Reforms is to improve the conditions and quality of the educational system so that the development of country in science and technology can be improved. Furthermore, Ministry of Education wished to create an updated system of education that is of universal standard so that the student can always receive the latest information. Moreover, another objective is to fix a system of education that is “flexible” to current development to avoid being eliminated from the competition of the world. In addition, Educational Reforms can improve...
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...Instructional Technology Joey Millis, RN CEN HSN/548: Role of the Health Care / Nursing Educator March 12, 2012 Rebecca Gesler Instructional Technology Instructional technology is often considered as computers and computer software, but there are a vast variety of instructional technology tools that are being used in today's classroom. These tools along with the aid of computers and software are used in the instructional methods of today's institutional learning centers. The Oregon Department of Education states that, "Instructional technology is used to support teaching and learning, but they are only tools to enhance the individuals or groups capability to learn"(2002, p.2, para.4). When exploring the world of instructional technology, its uses span across a multitude of resources, from research, data collection, analyzing information, and communication. This paper will cover a brief overview of the types of instructional technology used in the educational field. A concise form of instructional hardware, support, and software used to in the educational field. Along with the competency skills needed by the instructors to provide guidance and educational opportunities for the learners of today. Identification of Technology Forms When most people imagine technology they see a computer as the first form of technology available for use in the learning centered world. Computers along with other programs are designed with the...
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...Educational Technology & Society 5 (4) 2002 ISSN 1436-4522 EM2: An Environment for Editing and Management of Educational Metadata Demetrios Sampson Informatics and Telematics Institute (I.T.I.) Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CE.R.T.H.) 42, Arkadias Street, Athens, GR-15234 Greece Tel: +30-10-6839916/17 Fax: +30-10-6839917 sampson@iti.gr http://www.iti.gr Vicky Papaioannou Informatics and Telematics Institute (I.T.I.) Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CE.R.T.H.) 42, Arkadias Street, Athens, GR-15234 Greece Tel: +30-10-6839916/17 Fax: +30-10-6839917 vickyp@iti.gr http://www.iti.gr Panayiota Karadimitriou Informatics and Telematics Institute (I.T.I.) Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CE.R.T.H.) 42, Arkadias Street, Athens, GR-15234 Greece Tel: +30-10-6839916/17 Fax: +30-10-6839917 karadim@iti.gr http://www.iti.gr ABSTRACT Educational metadata are attracting increasing attention, since they can facilitate the description, indexing, searching and retrieving on-line learning objects and educational resources. This paper describes the difficulties raised in retrieving educational resources from the Web, and discusses the current state-of-the-art in educational metadata technologies and the advantages of their use. The most popular software tools for editing and/or managing XML metadata files are presented, and their limitations in the e-learning context are discussed. The paper outlines the design considerations...
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...How technology is changing today’s classrooms Technology is enabling multi-modal teaching, changing curricula and spawning rich forms of online research and collaboration. Nearly 60% of survey respondents say that professors will soon teach in more than one medium. When asked to compare different communications technologies, 52% of survey respondents state that online collaboration tools would make the greatest contribution in terms of improving educational quality over the next five years—the top response—while 48% point to the dynamic delivery of content and software that supports individually paced learning. Sophisticated learning-management systems and enhanced video and presentation tools are among other innovations that respondents say are likely to have a profound effect on the academic experience. It is interesting to note that despite the growing array of technology-enabled teaching tools available, nearly three-quarters of participants say that the greatest potential benefit of technology is something far more straightforward—namely, the expanded access to educational and reference resources that it provides. According to the survey results, online-collaboration tools, software that supports individually paced learning and learning-management systems are among the communications technologies most expected to improve academics over the next five years. Web 2.0 technologies such as wikis, instant messaging and social networking—which have been influential in improving...
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...Natives of the Cloud Michael Dimas April 25, 2013 Natives of the Cloud For digital natives technology exists at the core of daily life; therefore, technology coexists for core use in the educational system. By the integration of 21st century technologies into the classrooms and daily curricula and with the enhancement of the traditional instructional methods electronically, the concept of the virtual smart-classroom is the new educational model for stimulating the learning environment. "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.” Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). Technology in the classroom has changed the appearance of traditional education. The benefits of various educational technologies have enhanced the quality of students’ learning and achievements. Teachers have learned how to integrate a multitude of different technologies into the smart and virtual classrooms. The relationship between students and instructors is more dynamic as the digital natives become more interested in learning with technology. A survey indicated that in late 1996, about 65% of the United States educators had access to the Internet at their school, and 14% had Internet access in their classroom (Heaviside, 1997). In addition, more than...
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...have turned out to be. The advantageous methods of technology towards me in our daily life in regards with education have had a massive growth and an enormous impact on our daily lives. Some of the research questions that would come to mind would be: What the major influences technological advanced education had upon us or has the technological advanced education benefited students and teachers? The key finding about my issue from the sources I found as I explored my topic were very interesting. As I explored I realized that advancement in education makes the life easier for all education fields and it speed up the long process such as projects/assignments. Moreover it also enhances the education system by developed ideas. Technology is the development over time of techniques for making and doing things. According to the oxford dictionary; education is the process of training a person’s mind so that they can acquire knowledge. The combination of education and technology has been considered the main key to human progress. Education feeds technology, which in turn forms the basis for education. The acquiring of knowledge allowed man to develop technological aid to make life easier. To date this same technology has impacted on the education industry. In the current age we live in, technology has become an important component. Every day there is some new gadget or software that makes lives easier and improves on the technology and software that already exists. Making lives easier...
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...Our time is characterized by the rapid development of information and computer technologies that are significantly reshaping the practice of everyday life. Сhildren today live in a world that is different from the one where their parents grew up. The extensive development of information technology and penetration it into all aspects of society is a global trend of world development in recent decades. Currently, due to the development of computer technology and modern means of communication, the use of IT becomes necessary in almost any field of activity, for example in such traditional areas like games, business and more and more it is about e-learning system of education. One of the priorities of the process of informatization of modern society is the computerization of education - the introduction of new means of information technology in education. It is very important for students of many courses in university, like International Business and finance, e-learning open them an opportunity to develop the intellectual potential, form their own abilities to acquire knowledge, to carry out information and training, experimental - research, various types of independent work of processing information, because they will need this knowledge in future profession on this field. E-learning makes it possible to improve management of the education system through the use of automated databases of scientific and pedagogical information, informational materials, and communication networks...
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...agree with the writer that implementing this system of graduated re-entry would benefit our prison system and decrease the recidivism rate. This concept of gradually conditioning and basically weaning someone into society, can have tremendous benefits for both the inmate and the general population. Furthermore, I can agree with the author that it is often true that prisoners will go back to a life of crime due to poverty, low self-worth and even the appeal of the old neighborhood “crime family.” The problem with this system is that the writer is trying to propose a system that may actually lead to a lower recidivism rate. This system is relatively of a similar cost to our current prison system. Currently,...
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...The Impact of Technology on the Education Industry by I. Wiggan September 27, 2011. Technology is the development over time of systematic techniques for making and doing things (Britannica Encyclopedia, 2001). According to the oxford dictionary; education is the process of training a person’s mind so that they can acquire knowledge. The combination of education and technology has been considered the main key to human progress. Education feeds technology, which in turn forms the basis for education (Fodje, 2006). The acquiring of knowledge allowed man to develop technological aid to make life easier. To date this same technology has impacted on the education industry in Jamaica. Technology has made a mark on Jamaica over the years; it is the fuel that drives Jamaica’s education industry at every level. Jamaica’s education model has four levels through which an individual can access or receive a formal education: Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education and Tertiary Education. At each stage of learning, technology has made a mark on students’ educational pursuits. At the Elementary stage of education, children between the ages of 2 – 6 years old are taught using audio visual aids. These are referred to as educational software; examples leapfrog and ‘my baby can read.’ These technological tools allow children to respond to audio and visual educational material. These mechanisms are tailored to gain the attention of children so that they learn prescribed...
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...Annotated Bibliography Research Question: Are students benefiting from the integration of technology in the educational system? Texts Abbas, A. and Faiz, A. (2013), ‘Usefulness of digital and traditional libraries in higher education’. International Journal of Services Technology and Management, Vol. 19, No 1/2/3, pp. 149-160. This article compares the advantages of digital libraries to traditional libraries in higher education. This is done by students comparing their fundamental functions (access location, interaction, search and query of access). The results displayed advantages and disadvantages to both, however the article concludes that students prefer digital libraries over traditional. This was due to digital libraries being more...
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...Technology in Education Integration of technology into the educational system gives assurance of quality results and client satisfaction in the education sector. Technology provides the leeway to improved learning and teaching in schools. It is a tool that helps learners and educators to accomplish their goals at a reduced cost. Technology serves as an enabler in teaching and learning to simulate, visualize, and interact with scientific structures, models, and processes. It also facilitates and assists in the authentication and prioritization of internet materials, consequently providing a forum where teachers, parents and students can interact anytime and anywhere (Abuhmaih, 2011). Technology lies at the core of modern education system. Its roles in the sector are in tandem with the changes in the society. It provides a new definition of education, enabling stakeholders and participants to acquire quality and cost effective education system. In addition, technology creates a new platform for learning where students can easily access and manipulate learning resources. Nonetheless, technology in education may be destructive to the learners if not properly utilized. It can distract learners’ attention and focus. Learners should practice self-discipline and self-motivation, especially where one uses technology for distance learning. It can also be costly in terms of acquisition and installation costs. Technology does not confine learning to computers and computing environment...
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