25 Years Of Ed Tech

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In this lively and approachable volume based on his popular blog series, Martin Weller demonstrates a rich history of innovation and effective implementation of ed tech across higher education. From Bulletin Board Systems to blockchain, Weller follows the trajectory of education by focusing each chapter on a technology, theory, or concept that has influenced each year since 1994. Calling for both caution and enthusiasm, Weller advocates for a critical and research-based approach to new technologies, particularly in light of disinformation, the impact of social media on politics, and data surveillance trends. A concise and necessary retrospective, this book will be valuable to educators, ed tech practitioners, and higher education administrators, as well as students. Front Matter......Page 2 Contents......Page 8 Acknowledgements......Page 10 Introduction: The Historical Amnesia of Ed Tech......Page 14 Chapter 01. 1994: Bulletin Board Systems......Page 22 Chapter 02. 1995: The Web......Page 26 Chapter 03. 1996: Computer-Mediated Communication......Page 32 Chapter 04. 1997: Constructivism......Page 38 Chapter 05. 1998: Wikis......Page 48 Chapter 06. 1999: E-Learning......Page 54 Chapter 07. 2000: Learning Objects......Page 60 Chapter 08. 2001: E-Learning Standards......Page 68 Chapter 09. 2002: The Learning Management System......Page 74 Chapter 10. 2003: Blogs......Page 80 Chapter 11. 2004: Open Educational Resources......Page 88 Chapter 12. 2005: Video......Page 96 Chapter 13. 2006: Web 2.0......Page 102 Chapter 14. 2007: Second Life and Virtual Worlds......Page 108 Chapter 15. 2008: E-Portfolios......Page 112 Chapter 16. 2009: Twitter and Social Media......Page 118 Chapter 17. 2010: Connectivism......Page 126 Chapter 18. 2011: Personal Learning Environments......Page 134 Chapter 19. 2012: Massive Open Online Courses......Page 140 Chapter 20. 2013: Open Textbooks......Page 148 Chapter 21. 2014: Learning Analytics......Page 154 Chapter 22. 2015: Digital Badges......Page 162 Chapter 23. 2016: The Return of Artificial Intelligence......Page 166 Chapter 24. 2017: Blockchain......Page 172 Chapter 25. 2018: Ed Tech’s Dystopian Turn......Page 180 Conclusion: Reclaiming Ed Tech......Page 190 References......Page 202 About the Author......Page 222