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A Conceptual Framework of Technology for Learning and TeachingMain MenuTimeline of ExperiencesCriteria for EvaluationThe infographic flowchart provides a series of questions to evaluate the use of learning technology.ReferencesA list of works consulted in the development of this conceptual frameworkMichelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1
"At a basic level 'technology' is understood as the process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants" (Selwyn, 2011, p. 6).
This conceptual framework summarizes my formative experiences with technology as a learner and teacher and is intended as a guide for other teachers who are evaluating learning technology. This conceptual framework presents my criteria for evaluating teaching and learning technology developed through those experiences and my readings in the field. My criteria for evaluating learning technology are divided into broad categories addressing the affordances and disadvantages. I divide each of those categories into specific criteria for evaluation.
My non-linear conceptual framework can be navigated in many ways. While I have created paths to guide readers through my narrative and evaluation criteria, I have also tagged the components and included visualizations to make clear the links between my experiences and theories. Thus, readers are welcome to follow the tags to explore the two-way connections between my formative experiences and criteria.
Contents of this path:
12016-12-09T08:58:10-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1Timeline of Experiences21timeline3612852016-12-11T11:14:26-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1
12016-12-10T04:43:15-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1Criteria for Evaluation20The infographic flowchart provides a series of questions to evaluate the use of learning technology.plain3617042016-12-11T06:05:54-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1
12016-12-10T14:06:03-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1References16A list of works consulted in the development of this conceptual frameworkplain2016-12-11T11:42:06-08:00Michelle Sprouse1de4a95f4eb5fc659ccf175b23034301196396f1