25 Years of Ed Tech

By Martin Weller
Categories: Education, History Of Education, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Technology Studies
Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Paperback : 9781771993050, 208 pages, February 2020
Ebook (PDF) : 9781771993067, 222 pages, February 2020
Ebook (EPUB) : 9781771993074, 222 pages, February 2020
Ebook (Kindle) : 9781771993081, 222 pages, February 2020

Table of contents

Introduction: The Historical Amnesia of Ed Tech

1994 – Bulletin Board Systems
1995 – The Web
1996 – Computer-Mediated Communication
1997 – Constructivism
1998 – Wikis
1999 - E-Learning
2000 - Learning Objects
2001 - E-learning Standards
2002 – The Learning Management System
2003 – Blogs
2004 - Open Educational Resources
2005 – Video
2006 - Web 2.0
2007 - Second Life and Virtual World
2008 - E-Portfolios
2009 - Twitter and Social Media
2010 – Connectivism
2011 – Personal Learning Environments
2012 – Massive Open Online Courses
2013 - Open Textbooks
2014 - Learning Analytics
2015 - Digital Badges
2016 - The Return of Artifical Intelligence
2017 – Blockchain
2018 – Ed Tech’s Dystopian Turn
Conclusions: Reclaiming Reclaiming Ed Tech

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About the Author

Description

In this lively and approachable volume based on his popular blog series, Martin Weller demonstrates a rich history of innovation and effective implementation of ed tech across higher education. From Bulletin Board Systems to blockchain, Weller follows the trajectory of education by focusing each chapter on a technology, theory, or concept that has influenced each year since 1994. Calling for both caution and enthusiasm, Weller advocates for a critical and research-based approach to new technologies, particularly in light of disinformation, the impact of social media on politics, and data surveillance trends. A concise and necessary retrospective, this book will be valuable to educators, ed tech practitioners, and higher education administrators, as well as students.