When does technology become outdated? Should we continue using old technology in schools? Should we only use new technology?
Technology is often thought of as a linear progression, which means every new piece of technology is perceived as improving on the technology of the past. Is this true? If you look around the classrooms you work and play in today, you will see technology of all ages: technology your grandparents used (pencils, pens, workbooks, etc.), along with technology unique to your generation (cell phones, computers, the Internet, etc..). How does one technology survive while another dies out? How are these decisions made?
This website was created to let you explore the history and philosophy behind the technologies used in the modern classroom. Using the tabs along the top of the page you are asked to explore two different technologies. One piece of technology that has been used for over a thousand years and another that is still in its infancy.
You will be asked to reflect on your learning with guiding questions throughout the two case studies.
Enjoy!
There has been a lot of contemporary debate over space exploration. The issue is over whether or not funding should be put into physical space exploration, or if funding should be put into different endeavors -- like environmental efforts or other technological innovation. What arguments does the speaker make? Do you agree with her? Do you think that she is missing any points?
Can you see how this could be a parallel with issues in educational technology? What sort of comparisons could you make?
Can you see how this could be a parallel with issues in educational technology? What sort of comparisons could you make?