BEHS103 Week 1 | Technology in Education in Education - University of Maryland
Week 1 discussion
DQ1
What is technology?
Instructions for this discussion topic
Review each of the following resources and respond to the
questions posed below. In this course, it is a good practice to take notes on
the videos and readings so that you can begin to integrate the concepts covered in each. This will also be helpful when you take your quizzes.
Overview of the historical impact of technology
Kelly, K. (2009).Technology’s epic story. Available at: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/kevin_kelly_tells_technology_s_epic_story.html Diamond, J. (May 1, 1987). The worst mistake in the history of the human race. Discover Magazine, 64-66. Available at: http://discovermagazine.com/1987/may/02-the-worst-mistake-in-the-history-of-the-human-race#.Uu73L_ldWSo Some technologies that have helped to change the world Anthony, D. W. (1994). Moving life forward. Faces
(07491387), 11(1), 14. Available at:
http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=9410050431&site=eds-live&scope=site Popular Mechanics (n.d.). 101 Gadgets that changed the
world. Available at:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/reviews/101-gadgets-that-changed-the-world#slide-1 Dvorsky, G. (2012). Ten inventions that changed the world in
ways we didn’t expect. Available at:
http://io9.com/5951267/10-inventions-that-changed-the-world-in-ways-we-didnt-expect