26 Feb Careers in Educational Technology
For this Discussion, spend some time reviewing the literature and readings for the week to help you answer the following questions:
· What is the definition of the field of educational technology?
· How has the definition of the field changed over time?
· What is a leading professional organization in the field?
Then, briefly discuss the types of careers held and tasks performed by educational technologists. Document the achievements of one influential educational technologist (past or present), defending your position of the person’s impact on the field.
Discussion Resources:
Watch: Squishy Circuits — Sylvia’s Mini Maker Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDZo51k2BWQ&list=PLFE6E8EADEDFC09DF
Explore: Hour of Code
https://hourofcode.com/us
Explore: CREATE Lab
https://www.cmucreatelab.org/
Explore: The Concord Consortium: STEM Resource Finder
https://learn.concord.org/
Explore: Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
https://www.aect.org/home
Explore: Education 2030: Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245656
Explore: Office of Educational Technology: U.S. Department of Education National Educational Technology Plan
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245656
