Microcomputers in Education

Richland Community College

Education & Technology

• What is the purpose of technology in the classroom?

• How do we use microcomputers in education?

Administrative vs. Instructional

Education & Technology

• AdministrativeGradesAttendanceCommunication

• InstructionalSimulationsComputer-

assisted learning Information

sourcesLocal ApplicationsWeb-based

Applications

In the beginning…

Then there was…

Which in turn generated…

Which was tamed by…

What do you get?

So what?

Web 2.0 creates opportunity for School 2.0

The Users of Web 2.0

Creators Publish videos, create web pages, and write blogs.

Critics Comment on blogs and post reviews

Collectors Use RSS and tag web pages

Joiners Use social networking sites

Spectators Read blogs, watch videos and listen to podcasts

Inactives Are online, but do not participate in any social media

Globalization

• Does Web 2.0 affect globalization?

• Has globalization impacted the way that we teach students?

• Should globalization impact teaching and learning?