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Robert R. LurkerRobert R. Lurker


Central Missouri State UniversityCentral Missouri State University

Technology Technology I h 21 CI h 21 CIn the 21st CenturyIn the 21st Century

The growth of the information industries is creating an The growth of the information industries is creating an extremely knowledge dependent societyextremely knowledge dependent society

Technology will increasingly dominate the economy & Technology will increasingly dominate the economy & societysociety

Demand for lifelong education & training services will Demand for lifelong education & training services will heat up throughout societyheat up throughout society

Th dTh d itit lf t ill ti tlf t ill ti t The doThe do--itit--yourself movement will continue to growyourself movement will continue to grow

---- The Futurist The Futurist ----


TechnologyTechnologyS h l Ch llS h l Ch llSchool ChallengeSchool Challenge

“In the realm of technology, the educational community is playing “In the realm of technology, the educational community is playing catchcatch--up. Industry is far ahead of education. And techup. Industry is far ahead of education. And tech--savvy high savvy high school students often are far ahead of their teachers ”school students often are far ahead of their teachers ”school students often are far ahead of their teachers.school students often are far ahead of their teachers.

“Public schools that do not adapt to the technology needs of “Public schools that do not adapt to the technology needs of students risk becoming increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek students risk becoming increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek th ti ”th ti ”other options.”other options.”

“Reforms within the system will require strong leadership and a “Reforms within the system will require strong leadership and a willingness to restructure the learning environment in fundamentalwillingness to restructure the learning environment in fundamentalwillingness to restructure the learning environment in fundamental willingness to restructure the learning environment in fundamental ways.”ways.”

---- Conclusions, National Technology Plan, 2005 Conclusions, National Technology Plan, 2005 ----


TechnologyTechnologyR l f T h lR l f T h lRealm of TechnologyRealm of Technology

“In the broadest sense, technology extends our abilities “In the broadest sense, technology extends our abilities to change the world: to cut, shape, or put together to change the world: to cut, shape, or put together materials, to move things from one place to another; to materials, to move things from one place to another; to reach farther with our hands, voices, and senses.” reach farther with our hands, voices, and senses.”

---- American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, AAAS ––e ca ssoc at o o t e d a ce e t o Sc e ces, Se ca ssoc at o o t e d a ce e t o Sc e ces, S

“…the process by which humans modify nature to meet “…the process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants ”their needs and wants ”their needs and wants. their needs and wants.

---- Technically Speaking, NAE, NRC Technically Speaking, NAE, NRC ----


TechnologyTechnologyR l f T h lR l f T h lRealm of TechnologyRealm of Technology

“…the goal of technology is to make “…the goal of technology is to make modifications in the world to meet human modifications in the world to meet human needs.” needs.”

---- National Science Foundation, NFS National Science Foundation, NFS ––

“the innovation, change, or modification of the “the innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment in order to satisfy natural environment in order to satisfy

i d h d d ”i d h d d ”perceived human wants and needs.” perceived human wants and needs.” ---- Content for the Study of Technology, ITEA Content for the Study of Technology, ITEA ----


The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning EnvironmentFoundationsFoundations


The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning EnvironmentGeneral EducationGeneral Education


The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning EnvironmentTechnology EducationTechnology Education


The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning EnvironmentGeneral EducationGeneral Education


The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning EnvironmentStudy of TechnologyStudy of Technology

“Few school districts have comprehensive “Few school districts have comprehensive Technology Programs ”Technology Programs ”Technology Programs.Technology Programs.

“They are graduating with only a minimal“They are graduating with only a minimalThey are graduating with only a minimal They are graduating with only a minimal understanding of one of the most powerful understanding of one of the most powerful forces shaping society today.”forces shaping society today.”p g y yp g y y

---- Content for the Study of Technology, ITEA Content for the Study of Technology, ITEA ----


What can be done?What can be done?What can be done?What can be done?

Do We Need to Restructure Education?Do We Need to Restructure Education?

Redefine “Technology Education”?Redefine “Technology Education”?

Educate Educate –– ALLALL Teachers about Technology?Teachers about Technology? PrePre--Service/InService/In--Service/PostService/Post--ServiceService AdministratorsAdministrators


CounselorsCounselors

Why General Education?Why General Education?Why Teacher Education ?Why Teacher Education ?

“The ignorance of how to use new“The ignorance of how to use newThe ignorance of how to use new The ignorance of how to use new knowledge knowledge

t k il ti ll ”t k il ti ll ”stockpiles exponentially.”stockpiles exponentially.”

---- Marshall McLuhan Marshall McLuhan ----


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterG l/T h Ed iG l/T h Ed iGeneral/Teacher EducationGeneral/Teacher Education

“ l i i i t d i th“ l i i i t d i th “… learning experience is centered in the “… learning experience is centered in the experience of the student. Inquiry should be experience of the student. Inquiry should be nonnon--linear guided by the interest of the userlinear guided by the interest of the usernonnon--linear, guided by the interest of the user, linear, guided by the interest of the user, and offer flexibility in the path of inquiry and and offer flexibility in the path of inquiry and the depth of investigation.“the depth of investigation.“p gp g

---- Information Technology, National Science Foundation Information Technology, National Science Foundation ----


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterAd i Ed iAd i Ed iAdvantages in EducationAdvantages in Education

Community CollegeCommunity College Technology LiteracyTechnology Literacy

UniversityUniversity Technology LiteracyTechnology Literacy Technology LiteracyTechnology Literacy

Career ExplorationCareer Exploration VocationalVocational

Technology LiteracyTechnology Literacy AcademicAcademic TechnicalTechnical

TransferTransfer CommunityCommunity

ResearchResearch CommunityCommunity


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Science/Data Acquisition Work/Learn Station

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Professional Live Broadcast System

Apple Final Cut ProPost Production Suite

Multimedia DVD Authoring Work/Learn Station

Technology Platform

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Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center Th P S d D iTh P S d D iThe Post Secondary DesignThe Post Secondary Design

C l C f T h lC l C f T h l Central Core of TechnologyCentral Core of Technology Common TechnologiesCommon Technologies

Interdisciplinary Approach Interdisciplinary Approach CrossCross--CurriculumCurriculum

C E l tiC E l ti Career Exploration Career Exploration Grades 6 through Adults Grades 6 through Adults

Surrounding Area Surrounding Area Advanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology

CrossCross--CollegeCollege MultiMulti--DisciplineDiscipline

Advanced Projects Advanced Projects Collaboration ResourcesCollaboration Resources


Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center L i E iL i E iLearning EnvironmentLearning Environment

Creative Learning SystemsCreative Learning Systems

SelfSelf--Directed Learning FormatDirected Learning Format North Central Regional Education LaboratoryNorth Central Regional Education Laboratory

ConstructivismConstructivism ConstructivismConstructivism ““Generate, Demonstrate & Exhibit”, Brooks & Brooks (1993)Generate, Demonstrate & Exhibit”, Brooks & Brooks (1993)

BrainBrain--Based Learning TheoryBased Learning TheoryTwelve Brain/Mind Learning PrinciplesTwelve Brain/Mind Learning Principles CaineCaine && CaineCaine (1997)(1997) Twelve Brain/Mind Learning Principles, Twelve Brain/Mind Learning Principles, CaineCaine & & CaineCaine (1997)(1997)

Theory of Multiple IntelligencesTheory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner (1983)Howard Gardner (1983)


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterL i FL i FLearning FormatLearning Format

“Students will adopt the scholar’s model of learning “Students will adopt the scholar’s model of learning ––--learning by consulting books, journals and primary learning by consulting books, journals and primary resources resources –– as Professors and Ph.D. candidates do as Professors and Ph.D. candidates do today.”today.”

---- The Futurist The Futurist ––

OpenOpen--Ended, ProjectEnded, Project--Based ApproachBased ApproachNOTNOT ModularModular ---- NOT NOT –– ModularModular

Fundamental CompetenciesFundamental Competencies Multiple Learning PathsMultiple Learning Paths


FlexibleFlexible

Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterL i AL i ALearning AreasLearning Areas


Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center MMManagementManagement

Team of FacilitatorsTeam of Facilitators MultiMulti--DisciplineDiscipline

C CC C Cross CampusCross Campus FullFull-- & Part& Part--TimeTime Annual TrainingAnnual Training

Campus Faculty DevelopmentCampus Faculty Development

Advisory GroupsAdvisory Groups InternalInternal

Cross Campus Cross Campus Equipment & CurriculumEquipment & Curriculum Equipment & CurriculumEquipment & Curriculum

External External Future Technology TrendsFuture Technology Trends Business, Industry & Community Business, Industry & Community

NeedsNeeds


NeedsNeeds

Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center PP S i GS i G Ed CEd CPrePre--Service & GenService & Gen--Ed CoursesEd Courses


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterC B fiC B fiCampus Benefits Campus Benefits


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterB fiB fi C CC CBenefits Benefits –– Capstone CoursesCapstone Courses

EngineeringEngineeringFire ScienceFire Science

Health Sciences Health Sciences International StudiesInternational StudiesLiberal ArtsLiberal ArtsLiberal ArtsLiberal Arts

Political SciencePolitical SciencePsychology &Psychology &

AgricultureAgricultureAutomotiveAutomotiveAviationAviation ScienceScience

syc o ogy &syc o ogy &CounselingCounseling

AviationAviationBusinessBusiness CommunicationCommunication

ComputerComputerConstructionConstruction

Ethnic StudiesEthnic StudiesElectronicsElectronics

Sociology Sociology

Visual & Performing ArtsVisual & Performing Arts


EducationEducation Emergency Medical ServicesEmergency Medical Services

Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center B fiB fi Cl RCl RBenefits Benefits –– Class ResourceClass Resource


Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center B fiB fi O hO hBenefits Benefits –– OutreachOutreach


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterB fiB fi C E l iC E l iBenefitsBenefits -- Career Exploration Career Exploration

MultiMulti--DisciplineDiscipline


Cross CollegeCross College

Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterCommunity College ModelCommunity College Model


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterAimsAims Community CollegeCommunity College


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterUniversity ModelUniversity Model


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterCentral Missouri StateCentral Missouri State UniversityUniversity


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterCentral Missouri StateCentral Missouri State University BuildingUniversity Building


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterB fiB fi P S dP S dBenefits Benefits -- Post SecondaryPost Secondary

StudentStudent College or UniversityCollege or University

Technology LiteracyTechnology Literacy Career ExplorationCareer Exploration SelfSelf--Directed LearningDirected Learning

RecruitingRecruiting RetentionRetention FundingFundingSelfSelf Directed LearningDirected Learning

Improved Test ScoresImproved Test Scores Electronic PortfoliosElectronic Portfolios

FundingFunding ImageImage Improved Test ScoresImproved Test Scores

HandsHands--On ExperienceOn Experience School PartnershipsSchool Partnerships PublicPublic CharterCharter


Technology Learning Center Technology Learning Center SSSummarySummary

General EducationGeneral Education All disciplines on campusAll disciplines on campus All disciplines on campus All disciplines on campus

Education PreEducation Pre--ServiceService Freshmen through SeniorsFreshmen through Seniors

Collaborative EducationCollaborative Education All disciplines across campusAll disciplines across campus

PartnershipsPartnerships Business, Industry, Community, Area Schools, MilitaryBusiness, Industry, Community, Area Schools, Military


“Revolutions are not for the timid.”“Revolutions are not for the timid.”

Carl Rogers, Freedom to LearnCarl Rogers, Freedom to Learn

Technology Learning CentersTechnology Learning CentersTechnology Learning CentersTechnology Learning Centers


T h l L i CT h l L i CTechnology Learning Center Technology Learning Center

“In the realm of technology, the educational “In the realm of technology, the educational community is playing catchcommunity is playing catch--up. Industry is far up. Industry is far

ahead of education. And techahead of education. And tech--savvy highsavvy high

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ahead of education. And techahead of education. And tech savvy high savvy high school students often are far ahead of their school students often are far ahead of their

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“Public schools that do not adapt to the “Public schools that do not adapt to the technology needs of students risk becomingtechnology needs of students risk becoming

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technology needs of students risk becoming technology needs of students risk becoming increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek

other options.”other options.”

“Reforms within the system will require strong “Reforms within the system will require strong

[email protected]@gmail.comleadership and a willingness to restructure leadership and a willingness to restructure the learning environment in fundamental the learning environment in fundamental

ways.”ways.”

~ ~ Conclusions, National Technology Plan, 2005Conclusions, National Technology Plan, 2005 ~~


Technology Learning CenterTechnology Learning CenterPublic/Charter School AreasPublic/Charter School Areas
