The Input – Process – Output Paradigm :
The Input – Process – Output Paradigm Input
Conditions
Information
Data
Environment Process
Methods
Actions
Procedures
Development Output
Results
Outcomes
Products
Ideas
Definition of “Technology” :
Definition of “Technology” “The systematic application of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical tasks” (Galbraith, 1967, p. 12).
Hard technology: physical products that result from technological research and development
Soft technology: intellectual processes
Education is a Process :
Education is a Process Education is a series of purposeful actions and operations – a process. The goals of education represent desired learning outcomes; thus, education, in general, can be regarded as a process.
Technology can facilitate educational processes :
Technology can facilitate educational processes Technological processes are dedicated means, based on scientific thinking, for communicating ideas and taking action to facilitate teaching and learning.
Common misconceptions:
Technology is the end rather than the means
Technology is a panacea for all ills of education
Technology can replace people
Alignment of Concept, Theory, & Practice :
Alignment of Concept, Theory, & Practice
Systems Theory :
Systems Theory Effective educational technology systems should be: Systematic Synergistic Rules & procedures Predictably generate consistent product Systemic One part can change the whole Responsive relationship Sum of multiple elements is greater than sum of individuals
Processes throughout Ed Tech :
Processes throughout Ed Tech Study – generating & analyzing data, information, knowledge, wisdom
Ethical Practice – appropriate processes for a given situation
Facilitating Learning – implementation of instructional processes
Improving Performance – processes to improve performance
Creating – efficient development processes for creating effective instructional materials and systems
Managing – proper management of processes