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Four Perspectives on Educational Technology
Mr Kurt S CandilasMAE –Eng 2
Educational Technology The combination of the
processes and tools in addressing educational needs and problems, with an emphasis on applying the most current tools: computers and their related technologies
Historical Perspectives Important to examine the four
different historical perspectives on these processes and tools, each of which has helped to shape current practices in the field:1. Media and Audiovisual
Communications2. Instructional Systems3. Vocational Training (Technology
Education)4. Computer Systems
1. Technology as Media Saettler – (1990) Audiovisual
Movement Another way of delivering
information other than books, or teacher instruction.
Early forms of Media were: slides, overheads, filmstrips, opaque projectors.
Some critics felt these methods were more effective
Groups involved in Media and Audiovisual Communication The Association for
Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)-concerned with machines which contain messages and their application in classrooms
Later (1988) refocused their concerns with telecommunications and computer information systems.
Media Impact The impact of media has
been widespread and continues to be an important part of educational technology. Teachers are constantly trying different ways to reach their students particularly when they are confronted with so many media images in their daily lives.
2. Instructional Systems Took shape in the 1960’s and
1970’s The systems approach to solving
educational problems came from military and industrial training
Systems was introduced to K-12 by university personal working with schools.
The system was based on the belief that teachers and media could be parts of a system for addressing instructional need.
Instructional Systems Educational technology was
now seen as a systematic approach to design, develop and deliver instruction matched to specific needs. From the 1960’s to the 1980’s the application of the systems approach was influenced by the popular learning theories of the time.
Initially Behaviorist theories followed by Cognitive theories.
In the 1990’s the systems theory was criticized by popular learning theories, suggestion it was too rigid.
Today’s constructivist theories have changed opinions once again and are embracing the Instructional Systems approach.
3. Technology as Vocational Training Vocational Training is another view of
educational technology. It sees technology as a tool used in business
and industry called technology education. It derived from trainers and vocational
educators in the 1980’s. Key words: Job skills, work world,
business/industry Examples: Robotics, manufacturing systems,
and computer-assisted design
Current View of Vocational Training Computers are shaping the world around
us. Both are constantly changing as we speak. Business, industries, and teachers all play in important part in vocational training in the industrial classroom and in the classroom itself in all content areas.
4. Computer Systems Advent of computers in 1950’s
for business, industry, and military trainers
Recognized the potential of computers as instructional tools
Computer technology was predicted to be the most important components of educational technology.
Instructional applications of computers did not produce the anticipated success
From 1960’s to 1990’s educational computing was created to encompass both instructional and support applications of computers
In the 1990’s a combination of technology resources, including media, instructional systems, and computer based support systems
Currently our system combines all resources to aid in learning
What could have caused this disagreement?
Individuals in this scenario each had a different perspective of what Technology Integration meant. Their idea of the technology plan could have been different because of the following:
Prior educational experience Age of the teacher Comfort level with technology Background tech knowledge
Our thoughts Each individual had one
piece of the pie, but nobody was seeing the big picture. In order to attain Technology Integration combined resources, including media, instructional systems and computer based support systems must be used.
ReferenceBoudreau, Tammy et. al.
(2011). Four Perspectives on Educational Technology. Retrieved January 16, 2014 from [electronic version] quektek.wikispaces.com/.../Four_Perspectives_on_Educational_Technol...]