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Introduction to Instructional Technology (EDT600)

//Introduction to Instructional Technology (EDT600) //provides students with a careful overview of the increasing importance of technology in the classroom and the various facets in which technology can be utilized to enhance learning and teaching opportunities for both students and teacher. Material covered in this course includes the history of instructional technology, professional organizations for instructional technology, leaders in the field and digital natives in the field. In addition, some topics which were analyzed in depth were emerging tools in the field, e-learning and school based technology. All topics studies in this course provided a foundation for the entire Instructional Technology program.

This course focused on the use of technology in the K-12 classroom and the many ways in which it can impact student learning. In this course, research was completed to on the extensive terminology targeted in the field of Instructional Technology and the importance of this terminology in completing the program. **Marc Prensky one of the prominent figure in Instructional Technology was examined and various other leaders were examined to acquire a concrete understanding of the field. Prensky’s research has greatly impacted the field of education and continued to have an impact on Instructional Technology. In addition, several Professional Organizations were researched to improve the delivery methods that educators in the program used at the time. One such organization was **//International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) ////which helped educators with effective delivery of lessons utilizing the technologies available. // Additionally, this course helped with the evaluating of the early foundations of instructional technology based on several learning theories, such as B //ehaviorism //, //Cognitivism // , and //Constructivism //. The study of e-learning highlighted the importance of web-based learning, internet learning and computer based learning specifically in colleges and universities. It was discovered the e-learning is one of the emerging trends in K-12 education. Emerging tools such as YouTube and other salient application were examined highlighting their importance in the field of education. Finally, school based technologies were investigated to determine their effectiveness.

// Technology Facilitation Standards Covered // **Model Digital-Age Work and Learning ** Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers: A. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. B. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. Reflection

This course enables candidate to appreciate the field of Instructional Technology and the various aspects of the field. I felt that this course was very informative and provided a solid foundation for future courses. Knowledge of the key elements of Instructional Technology such as prominent figures, professional organizations and the history of Instructional was optimal in my quest in the program. I feel that this course has paved the way for the entire program and has prepared me for enhancement of lessons in my classroom.

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