1. Week 1 Lecture: Introduction to Educational Technology EDCI 4305 SS II 2008 S. Cadena July 14-20, 2008 Approx. length of presentation: 30 min.

2. ATTENTION STUDENTS! This presentation contains voiceover narrations created with Every time you see the icon on the bottom of a slide, click on it to listen to the narration.

3. Presentation Outline Part I: Defining Educational Technology Part II: Teaching and Learning: A Closer Look *** Note: Information contained in this lecture will be included on the midterm and final exam. ***

4. Part I: Defining Educational Technology

5. Before we begin… I usually like to start out each lecture presentation with a thought provoking video, quote, story, or interesting article related to technology and/or instruction. The next slide contains a video titled, “Are you paying attention?” I came across it as I was researching information related to Web 2.0 . It presents a broader perspective on teaching and learning and emphasizes the use of current technology tools to make learning a more meaningful experience for students. As you watch the following video, think about the types of Web 2.0 tools that can be integrated into curriculum and instruction.

6. If you having trouble viewing the video, you can view it on the web by clicking on the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M_336pDWoM

9. Educational technology can also include… Electronic books (e-books) Online learning through distance education Two-way video conferencing

10. Part II: Teaching and Learning: A Closer Look

11. You may be asking yourself … Q: What role does technology play in the teaching and learning process? A: First, you need to have a good understanding about teaching and learning process before you can fully understand how technology can be used to enhance instruction.

16. Putting it all together: A holistic approach Technology enhances teaching and learning only when the teaching and learning process has been carefully defined and planned by the teacher. Technology