Educational Technology Foundations
Module 3: Trends
In his book entitled Trends in Educational Technology, Donald P. Ely identifies eight trends, each of which is discussed in one of the book's eight chapters. Read Ely's book and prepare for discussing these trends in class or in the course discussion forum.
Trend 1: Saturation
There is near saturation of computers in K-12 schools, while higher education institutions report moderate saturation. Students and teachers have almost universal access to computers, many of which are connected to the Internet.
Trend 2: Internet
The Internet has become a major source of information for students and teachers. In higher education, the use of the Internet to deliver instruction has been steadily growing.
Trend 3: Video
Video materials are increasingly being delivered by a variety of distribution systems, such as video streaming on the Web, video conferencing, synchronous teaching and learning by closed circuit, broadcast and satellite television systems. Use of video in classrooms and independent study spaces has leveled off.
Trend 4: Policy
More community organizations than ever are promoting and supporting the use of technology for teaching and learning in schools, colleges and the public sector. Policy organizations have joined the chorus of voices that advocate more and better use of technology in schools and higher education.
Trend 5: Home
The home has become a classroom for children and adults. Distance education has become a significant provider of instruction through the use of technological media.
Trend 6: Wireless
New delivery systems have stimulated the development and use of technological applications for teaching and learning. Foremost among them are wireless devices, such as laptop and handheld computers.
Trend 7: Teacher Competency
Opportunities for teachers to become competent in the use of technology for teaching and learning have increased substantially, resulting in greater and improved use in education.
Trend 8: Reform
More than ever, reputable organizations perceive the use of instructional technology in schools, colleges, and the public sector as a vehicle for education reform.
Flipping the Classroom (or Not)
Readings- Thompson, C. (2011). How Khan Academy is changing the rules of education. Wired. Retrieved from https://www.wired.com/2011/07/ff-khan/
- Khan, Salman. (2011) Let's use video to reinvent education. [TED Talk.] Retrieved from https://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-use-video-to-reinvent-education-salman-khan
- Schneider, Bertrand; Blikstein, Paulo; and Pea, Roy. (2013). The Flipped, Flipped Classroom. [Op Ed.] Retrieved from http://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/08/05/the-flipped-flipped-classroom/
- Watson, J., & Murin, A. (2014). A history of K-12 online and blended instruction in the United States. In R. Ferdig and K. Kennedy (Eds), Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and blended learning (pp. 1-24). ETC Press.
- Milman, N.B. (2012). MOOCS: What are they? Plus 20 questions we should be asking about them. Distance Learning, 9(4), 91-93.
- Flipped learning interview with Sal Kahn, https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-10-03-why-flipped-learning-is-still-going-strong-10-years-later
- Myths and facts about flipped learning, https://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/9/myths-and-facts-about-flipped-learning
- Are videos good for retention? How do these results align with Mayer’s principles? https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-10-04-watch-that-hand-why-videos-may-not-be-the-best-medium-for-knowledge-retention
Expert Opinions
- Strudler, N. (2010). Perspectives on Technology and Educational Change. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(3), 221-229. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275400612_Perspectives_on_Technology_and_Educational_Change
- Cuban, L. (2015). Does integrating computers into lessons mean that teaching has changed? Retrieved from https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/does-integrating-computers-into-lessons-mean-that-teaching-has-changed/
- Cuban, L. (2013). Framing the school technology dream. Retrieved from http://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/framing-the-school-technology-dream/
- ISTE (2016). Redefining learning in a technology-driven world. Available from https://cdn.iste.org/www-root/PDF/advocacy-pages/Making%20the%20Case%20for%20the%20ISTE%20Standards.pdf.
Trends
- Teaching with Technology, a survey of higher ed faculty, https://campustechnology.com/articles/2017/08/23/most-faculty-say-technology-has-made-their-jobs-easier.aspx
- Blended learning, https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-08-24-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-building-a-successful-blended-learning-program
- Microcredentials, http://hechingerreport.org/rural-schools-turn-high-tech-teacher-training-solutions/
- ECAR Studies of Undergraduate Students, Faculty, and Information Technology, 2004 to present, https://library.educause.edu/resources/2021/10/educause-student-and-faculty-technology-studies
- Gartner Top 10 Technology Trends for 2022, http://www.gartner.com/technology/research/top-10-technology-trends/
- Rich, Peter; Browning, Samuel; Perkins, McKay; Shoop, Timothy; Yoshikawa, Emily; and Belikov, Olga. (2019) Coding in K-8: International Trends in Teaching Elementary/Primary Computing. Tech Trends 63, pp. 311-329. Retrieved from https://link-springer-com.udel.idm.oclc.org/article/10.1007%2Fs11528-018-0295-4
- Bakhshaei, Mahsa; Seylar, John; Ruiz, Pati; and Vang, Mai Chou. (2020). Prevalence of Coaching and Approaches to Supporting the Valuable Role of Edtech Coaches during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey. http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Natl-COVIDCoachingResponseSurveyReport.pdf
- Google Public Data Explorer. https://www.google.com/publicdata/directory
- Gallup Poll. (2020). Digital Tools and Equity Amid the Pandemic: Teacher, Parent and Student Perspectives. https://www.newschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NSVF_DigitalToolsBrief.pdf
- Four things school districts need to know before moving learning online (one is that phones do not equate to larger devices). https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2020/four-things-school-districts-need-to-know-before-moving-learning-online/ The full report from http://quello.msu.edu/broadbandgap/ is here: Hampton, K. N., Fernandez, L., Robertson, C. T., & Bauer, J. M. Broadband and Student Performance Gaps. (2020). James H. and Mary B. Quello Center, Michigan State University. https://doi.org/10.25335/BZGY-3V91
- Dx (digitization, digitalization, digital transformation): Driving Digital Transformation in Higher Education. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/6/driving-digital-transformation-in-higher-education
- One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-11-05-what-happened-to-the-100-laptop
- Ed tech trends to watch for in the near future. https://builtin.com/edtech/trends-in-educational-technology
eSports
- More than 70% of schools are considering starting an esports program, and one in five schools already has one. https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/07/08/5-ways-esports-is-impacting-education-right-now/?MvBriefArticleId=14973
- Colleges are helping students pursue careers in esports. https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/09/tech/tsm-esports-careers-college/index.html
- University of Delaware eSports Arena and eSports Major
Emerging Technologies
The EDUCAUSE Horizon Reports identify emerging technologies impacting higher education, K-12, and museums, plus an overall technology outlook.
