Educational Technology 520 http://willamettemat.com
 In the past several years we've witnessed a paradigm shift in the
connection between technology and education. Included are concepts and tools such as Web2.0, the Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogging, Wikis, Mobile Computing, Text/Instant Messaging, and Cloud Computing.
So how is all of this impacting K-12 education? As Mark McCaffrey states, "Nothing short of disrupting and transforming the established teaching and learning paradigm. Mobile technology is helping to solve the two challenges facing education today: students' desire to learn differently, and students' need to learn differently."
We have created a generation of students who no longer seek technology simply as a tool to do research, write papers, or even email. Many of today's students (and young educators) are digital natives whose very culture is embedded in emerging technologies. To successfully educate todays students for the digital future, some say we need to become effective at educating and supporting them in their native culture. And of course, this can be controversial as well as intimidating and overwhelming.
 Are there emerging technologies and innovative strategies that can be effective in the classroom that will ultimately improve student achievement and increase teacher productivity? Are there dangers? And what does the Oregon Department of Education require regarding students and teachers being technologically literate?We will explore these questions, and engage in a variety of activities using varied technologies in lesson planning, instruction, record-keeping and enhancing communication. Consider the 5 keys to Educational Technology as defined by Hap Aziz.
 Following are a few articles and videos to get you thinking about technology, pedagogy and your role as an educator. 1- Students not being encouraged to use technology by David Nagel 3- BYOL Project (Bring Your Own Laptop) & Look what you & your students will soon have
We hope that all of you will embrace risk as you prepare to become an educator in the 21st century. Remember, we are preparing students for their future, not
our
past.
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