ETEC 442

Technology and Me : 

Technology and Me A personal timeline of educational technology Kristen Yamamoto ETEC 442 July 17, 2008 http://www.elon.edu/technology/images/EQUIPMENT/maclaptop.gif

Overview : 

Overview My name is Kristen Yamamoto. I started school in the late 1980s in Honolulu, Hawaii. I graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2002. I first went to college at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2002. I graduated in 2006 with a BS in Zoology. When I finish my teaching certificate program, I hope to become a public high school science teacher in Hawaii.

My definition of educational technology : 

My definition of educational technology ... Is a tool that helps individuals to acquire knowledge and/or skills and enhances understanding. These tools can be material, such as a software program or a computer, or immaterial, such as a concept or strategy for critical thinking.

Web sites on ed tech history : 

Web sites on ed tech history Histories of Computers in Education http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/histofcs.html History of Computers / Internet Theme Page http://www.cln.org/themes computer_history.html Learning Resources: History of Computers http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/power/ch4/history/computers.htm

Kindergarten technology : 

Kindergarten technology Computers were available, but were not incorporated into my Kindergarten class Apple Macintosh Microsoft Windows Teachers mostly used the chalkboard, videos, and TV http://gadgetress.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/08/acer_aspire_desktop460.jpg http://dessertyears.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/chalkboard.jpg

High school technology : 

High school technology Computers and laptops were available and often used for class presentations and to type up homework assignments and papers. Information was also presented through videos, overhead projectors and dry erase boards http://www.bsicomputer.com/notebook/notebook_images/warrior2k/W2000_FrontLeftView.jpg http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-18805873.jpg?size=572&uid=%7B45EFAB79-CCA9-4A95-94DE-EEA44B9E4CEE%7D

College technology : 

College technology Powerpoint presenations, and animations on computers were frequently used to teach lessons in class. Many classes relied heavily on the internet to communicate with students Students obtained information and connected with other class members through email and social online networks. Students were able to access information through their phones and other hand held devices. http://www.kottke.org/plus/misc/images/iphone-parallels.jpg http://waas.pvusd.net/images/online_000.jpg

A vivid technology learning experience : 

A vivid technology learning experience As a graduate student I learned that not all powerpoint presentations created on a Mac are compatible with other computers. During my first seminar presentation as a grad student, I tried to load my Mac made presentation on a Dell computer and realized that my graphs were skewed and some of my pictures didn’t show up. Now I always test my presentations on different types of computers before I present. http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/751761/2/istockphoto_751761_oh_no.jpg

A technology I want to use in my classroom : 

A technology I want to use in my classroom In my classroom I would like to use Powerpoint to assist with my presentations. I also think GoogleDocs is very helpful for students that are working on a group project. http://www.ccp-guidelines.org/images/ccp-pp2.jpg http://geeketfier.free.fr/wordpress/wp-content/googledoc.png

My vision of the classroom of the future : 

My vision of the classroom of the future “Technology centered classrooms” Interactive media SmartBoard in every class Online classes Teachers giving lectures via podcast or iChat Use of online text, journal articles – elimination of textbooks Students submitting their work via email http://iprefertheobscureremix.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/podcast.jpg http://www.mennoboy.com/chris/archives/images/ichat/ichatconference.jpg

A challenge for teaching : 

A challenge for teaching Teachers keeping up on learning the latest technology Funding to provide technology to schools Students not having access to technology (i.e. computers, programs etc. ) at home. http://bp2.blogger.com/_9p9f4XLnKGk/RzOdXlxPzSI/A AAAAAAAAJk/tNms01sUUy4/s1600-h/technology-overload2.gif

Words of wisdom : 

Words of wisdom The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward http://www.why-is-the-sky-blue.tv/images/why-are-sunsets-red.jpg