Ch. 12: Technology
Published on May 03, 2016
Ch. 12 Technology & Learning: Position 2 Subverting
MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
do computers improve learning?
In terms of academic learning, there is little evidence that they do.
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Do Computers Cut Costs?
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Untitled Slide
- (Israeli schools) Cost of computers/school=$120,000
- Annual depreciation rate 25%
- More than 5 billion/year is spent for computer technology in classrooms
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Do Computers improve teaching?
They help schools & teachers but do not replace them
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Technology & the Environment
It is used to monitor & clean the environment but also creates threats
Critical technological education
Serious questions raised about technology
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The essential question
Does a new technology improve or diminish the quality of life for most?
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discussion
- Do you think technology is human directed or directed by humans?
- How should schools organize their use of technology?
- Should education about technology change?
- Is there a digital divide?
- Are you for or against the use of technology in school?
