technology and instruction why is technology important? the complexity of adaptive instruction...
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Technology and Instruction• Why is Technology Important?• The Complexity of Adaptive Instruction• Existing and Promising Technologies for
Promoting Literacy• Visions of the Future
The Utility of Technology
Adaptive Instruction is Complex
• Hundreds of hours of instruction need to be systematic and informed by science.
• Science based instruction is complex.
• Professional development requires adequate training.
• Technology can help fill the gaps.
Principles of LearningClear organization of material
Coherent curriculum
Multiple and varied examples
Multiple modalities and formats
Zone of proximal development
Space presentations over time
Test on multiple occasions
Ground concepts perceptually
Learner generate content
Explanations
Questions
Multiple points of view
Strategy instruction with content
Feedback
Timing
Qualitative
Adaptive intelligent instruction
Interactive learning environments
Sensitivity to learner emotions
Selection of motivating topics
Learner interests
Importance to adults
Existing and Promising Technologies for Promoting Literacy
Group collaborative communication software
Word processing software and related tools
Bulletin boards & discussion tools
Commenting tools embedded in programs
Virtual meeting toolsSpeech-to-text and
text-to-speech toolsPedagogical agents
Embedding low-level coaching in electronic textsAutomatic essay scoringIntelligent tutoring systemsDetection and tailoring to emotion & engagement levelSerious gamesImmersion environmentsElectronic entertainment technologies & social mediaMobile electronic devices
Technology
can
facilitate
• Identify technologies that optimize learning, persistence and motivation– Adaptive, interactive, interesting, relevant topics
• Identify scientific foundations of technologies that make them effective– Individual differences, testing of principles, technology affordances
• Access to technology 24x7– Bandwidth and inexpensive access
• Social foundations of technology– Social communication media, conversational agents
Visions of the Future
Inexpensive mobile computers
Social Communication Media