What precisely do we need technology for? Seven functions stand out. It must be clear that one does not merely add technology to the teaching and learning situation. One adds technology for a purpose. Here are seven purposes; seven things that technology can do for education.
Technology can be used to solve a particular identified TASK
Film: How to Build an Igloo
Internet: wikihow
YouTube: How to fold a shirt
Technology can provide REALISM
Film: City in Seige; Paul Tomkowicz.
Internet:
Simulations:
Technology can provide INFORMATION
Film: Lady Fishbourne’s Guide to Table Manners
Video: Video courses,
Print: textbooks
Internet: ubiquitous
Training videos
Technology can provide an AESTHETIC function, and become a work of art in its own right.
Film: Fiddle Dee Dee; Nails
Audio: Music. (eg. archival recordings)
Technology is a DELIVERY system
Technology provides MOTIVATION
Motivational videos.
Technology is a tool for COMMUNICATION
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