EDTC 5203: Module 7 Process
- 1. Module 7: Processes Foundations of EducationalTechnology
- 2. The Input – Process – Output Paradigm Input Conditions Information Data Environment Process Methods Actions Procedures Development Output Results Outcomes Products Ideas
- 3. Definition of “Technology” “The systematic application of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical tasks” (Galbraith, 1967, p. 12). Hard technology: physical products that result from technological research and development Soft technology: intellectual processes
- 4. Education is a Process Education is a series of purposeful actions and operations – a process.The goals of education represent desired learning outcomes; thus, education, in general, can be regarded as a process.
- 5. Technology can facilitate educational processes Technological processes are dedicated means, based on scientific thinking, for communicating ideas and taking action to facilitate teaching and learning. Common misconceptions: Technology is the end rather than the means Technology is a panacea for all ills of education Technology can replace people
- 6. Alignment of Concept,Theory, & Practice Conceptual Framework Theoretical Framework Practical Framework Process is conceived as a series of actions directed toward a desired result. Independent process & collective processes are dedicated to facilitate learning and improve performance. An instructional strategy (process) based on situated learning moves the student through a learning space that increases its fidelity to a performance space. Situated Learning SL posits that learning is achieved most productively when students are guided through a graduated series of cases. 1) Sample case 2) Practice case 3) Action case
- 7. SystemsTheory Effective educational technology systems should be: Systematic Synergistic Rules & proceduresPredictably generate consistent product SystemicOne part can change the whole Responsive relationship Sum of multiple elements is greater than sum of individuals
- 8. Processes throughout EdTech Study – generating & analyzing data, information, knowledge, wisdom Ethical Practice – appropriate processes for a given situation Facilitating Learning – implementation of instructional processes Improving Performance – processes to improve performance Creating – efficient development processes for creating effective instructional materials and systems Managing – proper management of processes
Editor's Notes
- #7: Start with a learning theory: How do students learn best? Instructional theories are derived from the learning theory. Instructional strategies are processes used to apply an instructional theory.