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John Dewey
Dewey believes learning happens through social experiences. Curriculum should be developed based on student interests, not random skills. -
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Lev Vygotsky
Vygotsky thinks learning happens by building new knowledge from previous knowledge; a process he refers to as scaffolding. -
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Jean Piaget
Learning happens in stages of biological/social/cognitive development. As children's brains develop, they are able to learn different types of information from basic sensory information to high level thinking skills. -
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Jerome Bruner
Children learn by interacting with their environment. They need to learn by exploring and experimenting hands on. -
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Howard Gardner
Gardner believes in multiple intelligences. There are 8 types that are innate in each individual. Educators need to help students develop their intelligences through varied activities that reflect those different skills. -
1st computer used in instruction
Flight simulator used to teach MIT pilots. -
1st computer used to teach schoolchildren
NYC schools use IBM computer to teach binary arithmetic to students. -
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University Time-sharing systems
Universities use mainframes for programming. -
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CIA Movement
Schools start using minicomputer systems in conjuction with university mainframes. -
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Mainframe and Minicomputers all the rage!
Schools start using computers to aid in instruction. -
Microcomputers enter the scene
Teachers begin to use microcomputers in the classroom and gain control of teaching technology. -
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CAI on the downslope
Computer literacy becomes the focus; students should acquire technology skills to be well-rounded. -
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Microcomputer applications explode
This is a great period for softward developers: new programs designed for education are being developed at a fast pace. -
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ILS Emerge
School standards start being incorporated with computer programs. Central servers with connected computeres replace individual systems. -
WWW is here!
A graphics-based browser replaces text only internet and changes the nature of information. -
ISTE
ISTE gets created in response to the need for technology standards in education. NETS helps students and educators with defining necessary tech skills. -
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Internet really takes off
Online learning becomes commonplace. -
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ISTE updates standards
ISTE reissues tech standards to meet the new tech requirements of students and educators.