Evolution of education:Evolution of education:Flashback to a century Flashback to a century

agoagoCOMM 502, Fall 2100

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What was their prophesy?What was their prophesy?

Technology facilitates evolution of education.

“…no more classrooms, no more books… no more teachers’ dirty looks… books will

soon be obsolete.” -Thomas Edison

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Prelude: 1980-2010Prelude: 1980-2010

Digital NativesNecessity of online teaching?Nostalgia to traditions?

…Or both?

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Blended…Blended…

Face-to-face instructionComputer-mediated instructionBlended

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TechnologyTechnology

OrganizationClassroomLectureDemonstrationDiscussionHomeworkOffice HourEvaluation

iCalenderSecond Life islandVideo streamingVirtual demoDiscussion boardOnline content generationEmailOnline grading

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What was the role of What was the role of teachers?teachers?

Instructor?Facilitator?Moderator?

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How did that change the How did that change the evaluation of learning?evaluation of learning?

Evaluation

Synthesis

Analysis

Application

Comprehension

Knowledge

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What actually happened?To be continued…

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