Instructional Technology Edit 6100 Conway Brackett

What is Instructional Technology?

Instructional Technology
from Classical Latin

in = into a defined space, mind, or writing. struo = to construct, compose, devise, impart.
from Classical Greek = an art, skill, or craft. = a systematic application of; the study of.

Current AECT 2006 Definition

"Educational technology is
the study & ethical practice of facilitating learning & improving performance by creating, using, & managing appropriate technological processes & resources."
(Januszewsky & Molenda, 2007).

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However, the definition is constantly changing & transforming as new technologies, practices, & theories are being developed and tested.

Remodeling of Instructional Approaches

Criteron test, Military training Personal

Gagne, &
formative
assessment,

computers

Internet &

online
learning

films

Papert's

LOGO
Constructivism Behavorism & Bloom's taxonomy

E-tools,
apps, onthe-go learning,

Cognitivism
&
information processing

social
media,

web 2.0

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Design & Development Process

Paradigms & Theory Influence Process Paradigms Behaviorism focuses on observable changes in behavior. Cognitivism emphasizes thought processes behind behavior. Constructivism creates meaning through individual constructs. Theory: IV Architectures of Instruction (R. Clark, 2000) Receptive Architecture:
brief instruction with visuals, examples & analogies

Directive Architecture:
direct instruction with behavioral & stimulus response

Guided Discovery Architecture:

constructivist with real-world tasks

Exploratory Architecture:
self guided classes & research

Knowledge Base:

the Five Domains of Instructional Design are Interconnected to Theory & Practice.
Development Utilization

Design

Theory & Practice

Evaluation
(Seels & Richey, 1994)

Personal Definition Instructional technology is the systematic art of

applying theory & pedagogy to design, develop, evaluate, & facilitate learning in different contexts under an ethical framework through carefully selected instructional media. The goal of instructional technology is to improve teacher instruction, worker performance, & student learning.

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Ethical Framework

Instructional technologists must always model current professional standards and actively seek to understand cyberethics as it evolves.
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Blueprint

instructional media

Ethical Framework

pedagogy & expert teacher

assess & apply theory

contexts: student needs & environment

design develop evaluate evaluate

improved teacher instruction

evaluate

improved worker performance

improved student learning

Technology Integration
Supports
curriculum

Active engagement Group collaboration Frequent feedback Real-life activities & experts.

&

enhances
interdisciplinary learning.

technological

ebooks Web 2.0 apps

KNOWLEDGE

pedagogical

content (Koehler, 2011) & (edutopia.com)

Trends in the Field

More online classes & MOOC's Interactive textbooks 3-D videos and pictures Learning apps Learning analytics Adaptive learning platforms Cloud computing Gaming for learning Gesture based computing Post PC era

Trends, fads,
gimmicky

devices, &
software must be carefully researched,

evaluated &
assessed before being implemented
into design &

instruction.

Personal Vision
Can we connect with others through technology rather than disconnect to make our world better through collaborative uses of technology?

Don't

use

technology
just for the

sake of using
it.

Technology
should

elicit

active
not distract from it.
learning,

Simile

an
instructional

technologist
is

like

trained

architect,
schooled in the planning,

design & oversight of the construction learning,

tools, people,
using

of

appropriate

&

technology.

Works Cited
Clark, Ruth. (2000). Four Architectures of Instruction. Performance Improvement Journal, 39, (10). Retrieved from http://eet.sdsu.edu/eetwiki/index.php /Four_Architectures_of_Instruction Koehler, Matthew. (2011). Technology Knowledge. Retreived from www.tpack.org

Januszewski, A., & Molenda, M. (Eds.). (2007). Educational Technology: A Definition with Commentary, 1. Seels, B.B. & Richey, R.C. (1994). Instructional Technology: Definitions and Domains in the Field, 10.
Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum? (2012). Date retrieved June 23, 2012. from http://www.edutopia.org/tech-integration