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.
Author(s): Martin Weller
Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 208
Tags: Education, Technology and Society
Front Matter
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction: The Historical Amnesia of Ed Tech
Chapter 01. 1994: Bulletin Board Systems
Chapter 02. 1995: The Web
Chapter 03. 1996: Computer-Mediated Communication
Chapter 04. 1997: Constructivism
Chapter 05. 1998: Wikis
Chapter 06. 1999: E-Learning
Chapter 07. 2000: Learning Objects
Chapter 08. 2001: E-Learning Standards
Chapter 09. 2002: The Learning Management System
Chapter 10. 2003: Blogs
Chapter 11. 2004: Open Educational Resources
Chapter 12. 2005: Video
Chapter 13. 2006: Web 2.0
Chapter 14. 2007: Second Life and Virtual Worlds
Chapter 15. 2008: E-Portfolios
Chapter 16. 2009: Twitter and Social Media
Chapter 17. 2010: Connectivism
Chapter 18. 2011: Personal Learning Environments
Chapter 19. 2012: Massive Open Online Courses
Chapter 20. 2013: Open Textbooks
Chapter 21. 2014: Learning Analytics
Chapter 22. 2015: Digital Badges
Chapter 23. 2016: The Return of Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 24. 2017: Blockchain
Chapter 25. 2018: Ed Tech’s Dystopian Turn
Conclusion: Reclaiming Ed Tech
References
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