Chapter 1 : Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

Flashcards covering key definitions, perspectives, standards, and conditions from Chapter 1 of Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching.

Educational Technology as Communications Media

A perspective that views educational technology primarily as media systems used to convey, present, or communicate instructional information.

Educational Technology as Instructional Systems and Instructional Design

A perspective that views educational technology as a systematic process for designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating instruction.

Educational Technology Vocational Training

A perspective focusing on training students in practical technical skills and preparation for technology-related careers.

Educational Technology as Computer Systems

A perspective also known as Educational and Instructional Computing that focuses on the hardware and software applications used in educational settings.

Educational Technology as Learning Sciences

A perspective grounded in interdisciplinary research on how people learn, utilizing technology to support cognitive and constructivist learning processes.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Learner

The standard where educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others to leverage the possibilities of technology.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Leader

The standard where educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Citizen

The standard where educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Collaborator

The standard where educators dedicate time to collaborate with colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources, and solve problems.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Designer

The standard where educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Facilitator

The standard where educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students.

ISTE Standards for Educators: Analyst

The standard where educators understand and use data to drive instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals.

ISTE

International Society for Technology in Education; an organization that provides standards for using technology in teaching and learning.

Educational Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Technology Leadership and Vision, Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship, Optimal Technology-Based Pedagogy, and Online Learning Opportunities.

Political Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Visionary Technology Policies, Teacher and Student Accountability for Quality and Progress, and (In)Consistent and (In)Adequate Technology Funding.

Technical Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Technology Infrastructure, Technology Support, and security concerns like Malware, Viruses, Spam, and Hacking.

Social Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Protecting Personal Privacy, Health, Multitasking, Online Behavior, and Community Engagement.

Equitable and Cultural Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Digital Equity, Racial and Gender Equity, and Equity for Students with Special Needs.

Legal and Ethical Conditions Shaping Integration

Factors including Academic Honesty, Student Privacy, Safety, Responsible Use, and Illegal Activity.