Educational Technology

1. Shift Happens

1.1. U.S. is behind in Education compared to other countries

1.2. Great Britain is dominating education

1.3. China is the #1 English speaking contry

1.4. Many children are born every minute and these children will affected by technology more than ever

2. Three Phases of Educational Technology

2.1. Phase 1: Teachers use technology in lesson plan

2.2. Phase 2: Students use computers and textbooks are replaced by technology

2.3. Phase 3: Students create, publish and peer review technological works

2.4. Every phase is equally important in the learning process

3. Vision of K-12 Students and Technology

3.1. Students use technology more than their teachers

3.2. Students use technology in their everyday life; students need to learn using technology

3.3. Students in China are superior to students in North American in learning

3.4. Technology is advancing and learning should be advancing using technology.

4. Looking Backward, Thinking Forward

4.1. Technology has advanced significantly in the past 100 years

4.2. Technology advancing will remain constant, always advancing

4.3. Through our educational past we can appreciate technology today

4.4. Educational technology is a tool students and teachers should take advantage of