Advanced Educational TechnologiesAn Overview
Dumitru Radoiu Petru Maior University
Central Components of Educational Process
presentation of contentinteraction with faculty, peers
interaction with resourcespractical applicationassessment
Education TechnologiesPrint: textbooks, study guides, workbooks, coursesyllabi, case studies
Voice: audio conferencing, radio, tapes
Video: Slides, videotapes, real-time moving imagescombined with audio conferencing
Data: Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) Computer-managed instruction (CMI) Computer-mediated education (CME): electronic
mail, real-time computer conferencing, and WWWapplications AET
Educators focused on instructional outcomes, not the technology of delivery
What is AET?
AET: Educational Models using CS and communication technology to improve
education quality access to learning facilities management communication
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
CAI modes:drill and practicetutorialsimulations/gamesproblem-solving
Computer Managed Instruction (CMI)
Uses the computer:organize instructiontrack student
records/progress
Computer Mediated Communication (CMC)
Applications to facilitate communication:
electronic mailcomputer conferencingelectronic bulletin boards
Computer-Based Hypermedia
Computer tools to integrate: voice, video, computer technologies (e.g.
HTML, VRML, Java, Active X)into a delivery system over
WWW
Advantages of Computers
Individualize learningIntegrate graphic, print, audio/videoCD-ROM technologiesComputers are interactiveInnovations are constantly emergingComputers increase access
Limitations of Computers
Networks are costlyTechnology is changing rapidlyWidespread computer illiteracyStudents must be proficient
WWW & AET
1.5 million computers 30 million people> 50 countriesWWW front-end to the Interneta uniform means to access resources
(pictures, text, data, sound, video) available on the Internet
Intensive Course Q&A:
Is AET changing the Educational Models?
How is AT Education delivered? Which Advanced Technology is Best?How to design an effective AET
Environment?Case Studies?
Open Topics: Educational ModelsDistributed Classroom
Independent Learning
OpenLearning
+ Class
Description
Characteristics
Faculty Role/Experience
On-Site Students' Experience
Distant Students' Experience N/A N/A
Technologies Supporting Class Sessions
Technologies Supporting Out-of-ClassCommunication
Opportunities for Interaction
Support Services Needed