History of Educational Technology

1980 to thru 1990’s.              For each time period you will identify 2 to 3 leaders or major influencers in the field and the most significant contribution made by each. Additionally, you will describe 2 or 3 leading theories that were driving the field as well as 2 or 3 of the technologies that came into existence during the time period. As relevant to the time period, conclude each time period by briefly identifying those technologies that fell out of popularity during that time span. Each section will have 7 to 10 paragraphs. Recent Developments in the Field Begin this new section with a brief introduction of one or two paragraphs that outlines what will be covered under the heading. 2000 to 2010. For each time period you will identify 2 to 3 leaders or major influencers in the field and the most significant contribution made by each. Additionally you will describe 2 or 3 leading theories that were driving the field as well as 2 or 3 of the technologies that came into existence during the time period. As relevant to the time period, conclude each sub section by briefly identifying those technologies that fell out of popularity or use during the time period. 2011 to Present. For this final time period you will identify 2 to 3 leaders or major influencers in the field and the most significant contribution made by each. Additionally you will describe 2 or 3 leading theories that are currently driving the field as well as 2 or 3 of the technologies that have come into existence during the current time period in which we are living. As relevant to the time period, conclude this section by briefly identifying those technologies that have recently fallen out of popularity and reasons that this may be true. Conclude this section of the paper with two to three legends that have stood out through time or who have had the most significant impact on the field. Learners and Lessons In this final section of six to eight paragraphs you will discuss what has been learned through time about how technology can best be leveraged to support teaching and learning (2 paragraphs). Additionally you will discuss the current issues and resulting struggles that modern day educational technologists face (2 paragraphs). Focus significantly on what is meant by the digital divide, why this divide exists, and how it might best be addressed (3 to 4 paragraphs).