Transcript Education Technology - San Diego State University College

E DUCATION T ECHNOLOGY
E DUCATORS ’ C HALLENGE
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In the face of an increasingly
complex global economy, coupled
with growing international
connectedness as well as
competition, educational leaders
are driven to reconsider their
policies and programs through
the lens of the 21st century.
E DUCATION T ECHNOLOGY:
S EMINAL S TUDIES
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Computer Aided Instruction approach was
significantly more effective than traditional
instruction. (Burns & Bozeman, 1981)
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Technology-rich classrooms improved
student achievement (Rockman, Williams,
Bosco, Caruso, Johnson, & Parrish, 1998)
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Students using technology aided instruction
showed gains in math scores up to 15 weeks
above grade level as measured by National
Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
(Wenglinsky, 1998)
O PPORTUNITY: M OVING
F ORWARD
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The evolution and maturation of education
technology, including the Internet, provides
enhanced opportunities for learning.
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The demands of the new information-based
economy require substantial changes to the
existing system. American businesses have
pointed to a widening gap between the skills
of graduates and modern workforce
demands.
P RESIDENT O BAMA’ S G OALS
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Under the Obama administration, education has
become an urgent priority driven by two clear
goals.
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By 2020 we will raise the proportion of college
graduates from where it now stands [39%] so
that 60% of our population holds a 2-year or 4year degree.
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Second, we will close the achievement gap so
that all students – regardless of race, income, or
neighborhood – graduate from high school ready
to succeed in college and careers (Office of
Educational Technology, 2010, p. 2).
M INISTRY OF C HINA : G OALS
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The 21st century is the century of the
great rejuvenation of the Chinese
nation. In the face of unprecedented
opportunities and challenges, we must
fully recognize that our education
does not meet the country's economic
and social development and the
peoples’ requirements for a good
education.
N ATIONAL
PROGRAM FOR LONG -
TERM REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT.
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The Chinese government desires, by
2020, to digitally enable schools at all
levels (both urban and rural areas).
More specifically, to promote the
educational content and teaching
methods that technology provides
(2010).
C HINA’ S P LAN :
I NFRASTRUCTURE
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According to the new plan, China intends to:
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(a) construct the national education management
information system;
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(b) develop school-based information management;
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(c) speed up the process of school management
information; and
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(d) and promote school management standardization.
C HINA’ S P LAN : L EARNING
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(a) strengthening the network of teaching resources;
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(b) introducing of international quality digital teaching resources;
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(c) developing e-learning courses;
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(d) establishing digital libraries and virtual laboratories;
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(e) establishing of open and flexible educational resources of public service platform;
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(f) universal sharing of educational resources to promote quality;
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(g) teaching innovation networks to carry out high quality distance degree education; and
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(h) continue to promote distance education in rural primary and secondary schools while
giving teachers and students in rural and remote areas to enjoy high-quality educational
resources.
U.S O NLINE L EARNING
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Most states (45 as of September 2009) have
significant supplemental online learning
programs, or significant full-time programs, or
both (Federal Communications Commission,
2010).
AP E XAMPLE
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For example, a student taking an Advanced
Placement (AP) biology course can receive
instruction online from a teacher in a different
part of the state or even the country. This online
opportunity allows for not only lecture, but may
also use instant messaging, e-mail, and other
Internet tools to communicate learning.
D EVICES
S TATEWIDE -R ESOURCES
T ECH C ONNECT
A DMINISTRATION
D ISTRICT D ATA : N ATIONAL
S URVEY BY D EPARTMENT OF
E DUCATION
 100 % of school districts keep student data in an
electronic data system.
 89% of districts reported keeping state standardized
assessment scores,
 85% percent reported keeping district-wide
assessment results in their electronic data systems.
D ATA
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In all these activities, technology-based
assessments can provide data to drive decisions
on the basis of what is best for each and every
student and that in aggregate will lead to
continuous improvement across our entire
education system.
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At the moment, however, schools run on a
patchwork of proprietary data systems that make
sharing meaningful information about students
slow and difficult (Federal Communications
Commission, 2010).
D ATA S YSTEM A SSISTANCE
S TATE - WIDE D ATA
C LOUD C OMPUTING
I NFRASTRUCTURE
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An essential component of the 21st century
learning model is a comprehensive
infrastructure for learning that provides
every student, educator, and level of our
education system with the resources they
need when and where they are needed.
E-R ATE
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This program provides subsidies for Internet
access, telecommunications services, internal
infrastructure and basic maintenance of internal
connections to schools and libraries.
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Up to a 90% discount on telecommunications for
schools.
E XTENDING A CCESS H OME
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CEBI
C ONCLUSION
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Questions?