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Even though all classrooms have smartboards now, the old chalkboards are still hanging at the front.
Obsolescence – They’re outdated and barely used, but nobody’s taken them down.
One teacher still uses the same binder for attendance that she started using 20 years ago.
Longevity – It’s not digital or flashy, but it still works and hasn’t changed at all.
Teachers use auto-grading software that marks multiple-choice tests instantly.
Functionality – It speeds up grading but also means students get less personal feedback.
That old TV cart from the 90s? It now shows off student art projects in the hallway.
Adaptability – It’s no longer used for videos, but it found a new life.
Even when the online learning platform glitches or crashes, students are still expected to hand in all their work.
Unavoidability – You’re stuck with the system, even when it’s not working right.
What is the difference between Longevity and Obsolescence?
Obsolescence --> Technology never goes away but it becomes obsolete
Longevity --> Technology still used
The process by which we break up concepts into smaller parts to learn
Alphabetization
If a teacher uses a game instead of a test to assess student's understanding of a concept, the way of assessing has changed, but the end goal of achieving a mark is the same
mutability
Which of the seven aspects of technology best describes the usage of technologies, such as pens and paper, within the classroom over time?
longevity
In a calculus class, students are given a practice exam for their upcoming midterm. The professor challenges his students to try to do the test without a calculator. After the exam, the students complain that it is near impossible to complete the exam without one.
Unavoidability
What is the significance of the date 1910?
Fordism + Industralism
Chat GPT can be used ethically to complete assignments, but Chat can also be used to cheat on exam disadvantaging other students
Non-Neutrality
What happened to the education system in 1871?
Hint: It is a term
Schoolification
One day, students came to class to learn that the teacher assigned a new seating arrangement to minimize distractions, claiming it improves focus. However, students notices that their friend groups were separated, like it was done purposely to limit their socialization. Some found this effective while others were disadvantaged.
Non-neutrality
Gramatification is associated with what date?
1492