Learning+from+the+Past

=Learning from the past to create the FUTURE!=

=== Are computers valuable to education or not? Is the benefit worth the cost? Through this course, you evaluate about the real cost and the real benefits, and you are expected to draw your own conclusions. ===

Problem
What is the cost and what is the benefit of technology? How do you feel that it can be used?

Task
Through various activities you will determine the cost and benefits of technology by reviewing research which is important when creating your ideal classroom. When you review research, you will make a grid that clearly identifies the positive and negative aspects of computing for learning.

Process: Examine Various Sides
Read the pertinent articles and cite using APA format. (To help, you can use - @http://citationmachine.net/)

Keep a copy of the articles in PDF format to upload to your Ideal Learning Environment.

Create a research grid:
 * Article (APA Citation).... || Problem or Question & Finding.... || Your thoughts or questions (limits to the study)... ||

1.) Why has computer integration into education been criticized?
// According to Cuban, what were some issues for teachers trying to use computers in schools? //
 * Larry Cuban **wrote a research based book, //Oversold and Underused//. This link shares some of the findings of the book.... Here is a blog post of the person who did the interview @http://www.stevehargadon.com/2006/09/interview-with-larry-cuban-author-of.html**
 * //Current article about technology controversy: LA Times//

3.) Go into your field of interest - either K-12 or adult learning. Find **3 peer reviewed** articles on technology in your area of interest. **One must be** research and **the others can be commentary or research.** Review them, and put your comments in the chart. 4.) **Conclusion statement reflection:** What is the cost and what is the benefit of technology? How do you feel that it can be used? From your past experience and examination of the articles, what do you conclude or question? Please on your Google docs journal.
 * GO to this link to learn how to use the library to find peer reviewed articles: Library
 * What are the Effects of Instructional Technology?
 * **Answer the question above, answer "**What are the Effects of Instructional Technology?"
 * **How should it be used or not used in the classroom**
 * **What rings "true" for you, and why. Base your answer on reading and experience.**
 * 5.) Pick** any** Web 2.0 Technology to summarize or conclude your findings. (Web 2.0 wiki used in class or List of Web 2.0 Sources).
 * Embed into your WIKI!