History of Educational Technology - Deranee Basant

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  • 550 BCE

    Sophist Theory

    Used by Elder sophists, who were a small group of teachers. The Sophists primarily used lecture and a group discussion method to solve problems.
  • 550 BCE

    Socratic Method

    This method states that one is born with intelligence, and that intelligence is brought out through questioning
  • 1110

    Scholastic Method

    This method was established by P. Abelard that brought philosophy and theology together. https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/peter-abelard-and-the-development-of-scholasticism/

  • Educational Theory

    Educational Theory
    Theory established by Johann Amos Comenius, is the idea that a methodical procedure could be applied to all problems. Photo credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Johan_amos_comenius_1592-1671.jpg

  • *** Locke's Theory of Education ***

    *** Locke's Theory of Education ***
    Locke believed that a child's mind was a blank slate and could be cultivated and molded through the adults and environment around him. Photo credit: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/was-john-locke-really-liberal-15900

  • Lancasterian Monitorial Instruction

    This system was developed by Joseph Lancaster. This system included details of classroom and subject matter organization.

  • Froebel's Educational Theory

    Froebel's principles were associated with the kindergarten system of early education.

  • Pestalozzianism in the United States

    Pestalozzianism in the United States
    Johann Pestalozzi developed a three step method of instruction that would lead to development of insight. Photo credit: http://www.jhpestalozzi.org

  • Herbartian Method of Instruction

    Herbartian Method of Instruction
    Herbart used many of the previous theorists to build his ideas on, and developed a systematic psychology of learning and instruction. Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Johann_Friedrich_Herbart_(3).jpg
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    Visual Instruction Movement

    The first catalogs of film were created and professional organizations for visual instruction were established.
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    Computer Assisted Instruction

    This movement was first started by IBM to be use in public schools.

  • Bloom's Taxonomy

    Bloom's Taxonomy
    Benjamin Bloom established a hierarchy of learning outcomes that could be classified based on the anticipated learner behavior.

  • Nine Events of Instruction

    Created by Robert Gange´, this describes teaching activities essential for promoting any type of learning outcomes.

  • *** ADDIE Model ***

    This is an instructional systems design model used as a systematic approach to developing learning. Analysis
    Design
    Develop
    Implement
    Evaluate

  • Constructivism

    Constructivism emphasized the idea that one can design authentic learning tasks. This is a concept that is being more accepted today with the onset of things like virtual reality, and performance support systems

  • Electronic Performance Support Systems

    Computer-based systems that provide workers with specific job tasks.
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    Distance Learning (via the Internet)

    This is a field that continues to grow, and there is agreement that this isn't just a classroom online. Instruction must be different for online learners. Much progress has been made in this area since inception.