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Book SynopsisThe primary purpose of this book is to trace the theoretical methodological foundations of American educational technology. It must be emphasized that this work is essentially as history of the process of educational technology rather than of products in the form of devices or media. Although media have played an important rode in educational technology, the reader should not lose sight of the central process which characterizes and underlies the true historical meaning and function of educational technology. Moreover, the assumption is made that all current theory, methodology, and practice rests upon the heritage of the past. Indeed, a common problem in the field has been the failure, in many instances, to take adequate account of past history in planning for the present or the future. A related purpose of this book is to provide a selective survey of research in educational technology as it relates to the American public schools. Such research reviews are not intended to be comprehensive, but were included because of their historical importance and their relevance in understanding the process of educational technology.
Table of ContentsForeword to the First Edition by James D. Finn, Foreword to the Second Edition by Donald P. Ely. Preface by Paul Saettler. Part I: Introduction. The Meaning of Education Technology. Part II: Heritage of Theoretical Thought and Practice 450 B.C. to 1950. Early Forerunners: Before 1900. Beginnings of A Science and Technology of Instruction: 1900-1950. Evolution of the Educational Film: 1900-1950. The Rise and Decline of the Visual Instruction Movement: 1900-1950. A Case Study of Educational Technology During the World War II Years: 1940-1946. Emergence of Educational Radio: 1921-1950. Beginnings of Media Research: 1918-1950. Part III: Growth of Theoretical Thought and Practice From Mid-Century to 1980. Communication and Educational Technology: 1950-1980. Behaviorism and Educational Technology: 1950-1980. Cognitive Science and Educational Technology: 1950-1980. Development of Instructional Design: 1950-1980. Educational Broadcasting and Educational Technology: 1950-1980. Educational Technology and the Emergence of The Information Society: 1950-1980. Educational Technology and Related Research; Bureaucracy and Politics in Educational R&D: 1950-1980. Part IV: Educational Technology in the 1980's, 1990's and Beyond. Educational Technology and New Information Technologies. Educational Technology in the 1980's: New Theoretical and Research Vistas. Professional Organization of Educational Technology: Scholars and Practitioners. Educational Technology in the 1990's and Beyond: State of the Art and Future Prospects. Part V: Appendices. Acronyms. Doctoral Programs in Educational Technology. Index.
