University Of MauritiusBsc(Hons) Educational & Instructional technologiesTechnology Management & LeadershipModule code: ILT 3500Lecturer: Mrs Sandhya Gunness : Points highlighted by:
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Date: 01 February 2010 University Of MauritiusBsc(Hons) Educational & Instructional technologiesTechnology Management & LeadershipModule code: ILT 3500Lecturer: Mrs Sandhya Gunness 1
Technology : Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.
The innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment to satisfy perceived human needs and wants."
Use of machines, software programs, electronic and virtual tools for human based activities.
Tools are: Computer hardware & software,telephones, Mobile phones, Iphones, television, radio, automated machines, ATM, microwaves and other programed tools where less effort in human labour is needed to carry out activities. Technology 2
Technology in today’s world : Technology in today’s world Nowadays most of the world transactions/operations/communication occur through the internet, computer, fax machine, chat, television, radio.
Virtual world has a massive impact on our lives in every corner of the world in terms of job prospects, new fields/topics in education, telemarketing, telecommunication, teleresearch.
Technology is bound to turn people into a multi-learner population ready for a modern world where diverse problems are rapidly & efficiently solved
So technology in our life make us live in exponential times where everything grows and expand rapidly. 3
We are living in Exponential Times : We are living in Exponential Times 4
Contribution of technology in today’s world : Contribution of technology in today’s world Technology in the fast lane.Rapid growth of creation and utilisation of new tools that reduces human effort.
New development, changes that are quickly replaced by more modern & effective innovations/creations
Meetings/chat/contacts online People are registered to various internet sites such as:
MySpace (200 million)
Facebook
MSN
Yahoo
Gmail
Hi5
ooVoo 5
Speed of Technology to reach a population of 50 millions ( worldwide) : Speed of Technology to reach a population of 50 millions ( worldwide) 6
Educational Technology : Use of multimedia technologies or audiovisual aids as a tool to enhance the teaching and learning process. Examples of tools used in teaching can be:
Posters
Pamphlets
Educational Programs on Television
Educational CD and DVD
Computers/Laptops, projectors, internet,downloaded files/programs,quiz, interactive educational games & softwares.
Printers, fax machines, scanner Educational Technology 7
Use of Educational Technology : Educational Technology can replace blackboards, chalks, textbooks and sometimes even the physical presence of teacher, learner, classroom. ( virtual/online teaching & learning)
However along with the traditional mode of teaching & learning, educational technology can be used to enhance learning. In this way, there is a gradual transit of learners from the traditional mode to the modern, virtual and computerised world. This better prepares them to develop skills in technology. For example, the teacher can also use powerpoint presentation along with explanations on blackboard in classes. Use of Educational Technology 8
Impact of technology in Education : Impact of technology in Education 9
Leadership : Leadership “Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadership)
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Role Leaders in Technological Learning : Role Leaders in Technological Learning 11
Educational technology : Educational technology Communication tools that support the process of teaching and learning
The approach & Philosophy toward modern teaching.
Good planning and leadership skills are key characteristics of using technology in the educational system.
Technology can be used in any subject. 12
Transformational leadership : It is building motivation and purpose in followers where the greater good of the organization is placed ahead of personal interests.
“using knowledge and engendering trust to build commitment through communication to a shared vision to support change and transformation"
(Bennis and Nanus -1985) Transformational leadership 13
Leithwood and Duke (1999) describe 7 dimensions of Transformational Leadership : Leithwood and Duke (1999) describe 7 dimensions of Transformational Leadership 14
Transformational Leaders : Transformational leaders put more emphasis on
the change, their relationships, and seek to transform
feelings, attitudes and beliefs in support of organizational
direction, established through a clear, shared vision.
“an image of ideal practice, transformational
leadership currently is challenged only by instructional leadership in both practitioner and scholarly
communities”
Leithwood (2005) Transformational Leaders 15
Roles of Transformational Leaders : Roles of Transformational Leaders 16
My personal reflection : Since years, we have been looking for more efficient ways to manipulate our environment, we have developed new technologies that help us work, record information and communicate.
With every new innovation, the world is forever changed. Technology changes our life however if we don’t adjust to new changes, we may lag behind. ( people who can’t follow/adjust to technology are said to suffer from Technophobia)
As technology is growing rapidly, it is important for our children to learn how to use these tools. We need to invest in tools, infrastructure and training. We need to engage students in learning tasks that emphasize creation, manipulation, innovation and knowledge construction My personal reflection 17
Slide 18 : Digital tools improve motivation and are appropriate tools for active engagement in authentic learning tasks.
Nowadays, students want to learn with tools that will shape their future.
We need to be there to help them how to critically analyse information and to make them experience with these tools safely – Teachers as leaders.
Educational leaders have many roles in helping followers to be successful in this rapid developing technology-driven world. 18
Conclusion : Technology being the most powerful dependence
Rapid growth in technology.
More & more creations/inventions/innovation in education, science, medical, economic, business, industry, fashion, agriculture, etc
Educational technology- use of tools to enhance learning and prepare students to adapt to changes in future world.
Transformational leaders Conclusion 19
References : http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/leadrshp/le700.htm
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cwghAm2KPI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWcp8smECj8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5puwLp6myXw
www.fotosearch.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suWzpLmRH0g
Technology Leadership doc. References 20