Philosophy of Technology Integration
Instructional technology is defined as, “Design, development, use, management and evaluation of processes and resources for learning“(1994). An Instructional technologist promotes the application of validated, practical procedures in the design and delivery of instruction. Their primary duties are analyzing, testing and creating content to educate and instruct others through technology.
Technology integration has become paramount in schools and businesses. We face immense challenges to prepare people with 21st century skills that are relevant to their education and careers. When people have daily access to the internet in a professional environment, something extraordinary and progressive happens. They become engaged in meaningful tasks, inquiry and learning. They center their responsibilities, taking ownership of work, are constructive and meet working goals equally with independency and collaboration.
According to a 2013 research found in Edutopia.com, the key transition of technology integration is moving from a passive audience to active users. The learning outcomes are such that the quality is improving, feedback is more purposeful, critical analyses of facts and impressions are more effective and connections go further than they ever did. The reinvention of classic instructional topics prepared in a 21st century setting has a more positive impact on a diverse population of learners, supporting topics and covering knowledge and skills relevant to everyone.
The tools are there and are being updated often to appease the masses. With integration, it is the responsibility of instructional technologists to determine needs and method of delivery, to demonstrate ethics and mastery of 21st century skills to support higher levels of achievement.
Resources:
Richey, R. and Seels, B. (1994). "Instructional Technology: The Definition and Domains of the Field". Washington, D.C., Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Vega, V. (February 5, 2013). Edutopia: Technology Integration Research Review. Retrieved June 19, 2013 from http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-research-learning-outcomes
Art: “Computer monitor with a screen of a blue eye”, Retrieved June 19, 2013 from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=computer&ex=1#ai:MP900431217|
Instructional technology is defined as, “Design, development, use, management and evaluation of processes and resources for learning“(1994). An Instructional technologist promotes the application of validated, practical procedures in the design and delivery of instruction. Their primary duties are analyzing, testing and creating content to educate and instruct others through technology.
Technology integration has become paramount in schools and businesses. We face immense challenges to prepare people with 21st century skills that are relevant to their education and careers. When people have daily access to the internet in a professional environment, something extraordinary and progressive happens. They become engaged in meaningful tasks, inquiry and learning. They center their responsibilities, taking ownership of work, are constructive and meet working goals equally with independency and collaboration.
According to a 2013 research found in Edutopia.com, the key transition of technology integration is moving from a passive audience to active users. The learning outcomes are such that the quality is improving, feedback is more purposeful, critical analyses of facts and impressions are more effective and connections go further than they ever did. The reinvention of classic instructional topics prepared in a 21st century setting has a more positive impact on a diverse population of learners, supporting topics and covering knowledge and skills relevant to everyone.
The tools are there and are being updated often to appease the masses. With integration, it is the responsibility of instructional technologists to determine needs and method of delivery, to demonstrate ethics and mastery of 21st century skills to support higher levels of achievement.
Resources:
Richey, R. and Seels, B. (1994). "Instructional Technology: The Definition and Domains of the Field". Washington, D.C., Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Vega, V. (February 5, 2013). Edutopia: Technology Integration Research Review. Retrieved June 19, 2013 from http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-research-learning-outcomes
Art: “Computer monitor with a screen of a blue eye”, Retrieved June 19, 2013 from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=computer&ex=1#ai:MP900431217|