In partial fulfillment of:Issues and Trends in Educational Computing

ED-6620-081 

  By: Scott Jamieson

Submitted to 

Dr. E. Murphy 

August 8th, 2009

OverviewCurrent Educational Practices and

LimitationsNeeds for Students and Teachers FuturesAddressing Student NeedsAddressing Teacher NeedsAddressing the Future of Educational

TechnologyReferences

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Curriculum is written for what children

should know rather than focusing on the skills and values that prepare students for

the future.1

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We are still in a structure in which all children learn

the same way and that some with inevitably fail.3

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“It`s time to focus on

what students need to

learn and on how to

create a 21st century

education system that

delivers results”(p.

2).5

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Current educational technology plans focus

on the computer technology rather than

instructional technology.9

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School districts seem happy to

place technology, but do not train

individuals to integrate

technology to enhance learning.9

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The future of professional development will be

designed in order to equip teachers with both pedagogical and

technological competencies, to be open to new techniques and to

accept the need for change.11

Integrating technology into different subjects is a priority.12

Integrating technology into different subjects is a priority.12

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Future educational technology must incorporate instruction, professional development and curriculum integration9, 12, 14

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compete in the 21st Century.

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Joseph (2001) describes eLearning

Delaware as a web based model that

provides educators

effective opportunities in

professional development that benefits

teachers in subject content

and teaching practices. 21

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The Center for Distance Learning and Innovation

of Newfoundland is a Canadian Web-based

model that may address teacher and student

needs in the present and future.23

Harschuh (n.d) and the Boston College 2009 survey support

virtual learning opportunities as necessary in order to meet the

needs of future students and the professional development needs

of teachers.

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Clifford, M. (1990). Students need challenge: Not easy success. Educational Leadership, 48(5), 22.

Fullan, M., Cuttress, C., & Kilcher, A. (2005). Eight forces for leaders of change. Journal of Staff Development, 26(4), 54-64.

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Giddings, B. (2000). eMINTS: 21st Century Lewis & Clark. Multimedia Schools, 7(3), 47.

 Hartschuh, W. (n.d.). Future of Learning. FDCH Congressional Testimony,

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in Schools: A case study of in-service professional development in Barbados. Educational Media International, 44(2), 113-128. Retrieved August 7, 2009, doi:10.1080/09523980701295117

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education system (2007). State Educational Technology Directors Association. http://www.setda.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=191&name=P21Book_complete.pdf

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23. The Center for Distance (2009) http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/index.php

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