Topic 3 (The Evolution of Educational Technology. Understanding Personal Computers.)

When I read this topic, automatically my mind wills flashback the memory of childhood. I was smile and I can’t control myself to compare the past and current lives. I can say that a lot of thing is changes example building, streets, electronic devices, foods and especially education. Through education i still am running to adapt the changes especially in technology. Today our life more influences on technology. 

Building

Foods

Streets

 Education

In the past, education was very traditional. Schools were still very simple and traditional. Many people did not really go to a formal school. They chose to study with their parents at home. They were only taught how to farm, plant, or breed pets. They only learned how to survive to live in very simple ways. But now education becomes very important. Children must go to school and learn many subjects like, mathematics, chemistry, and so on. They also can go to a cheap school or the expensive one if the parents have much money. The facilities are also very complete for example, laboratory, gymnasium, music room and many more. 

Now instead of relying only on a teacher and a textbook, students should be learning from each other and from countless of sources online. In fact, they already are. Therefore, both educators and education companies should engage learners online and off, through desktops and mobile devices, at night and on weekends. We should harness the learning activity data that is growing every day to give more insight to instructors—and students and parents—to help them improve.

So far, the overall impact of technology in education has been modest compared to its impact in other fields. According to Pew research, 60 percent of students say their technology expectations are still not being met. But it is clear that today's students have more options than ever, with virtual schools, open education initiatives and massive open online courses, and online classes and programs.

Personal computer Timeline

Below are the Educational Technology Timeliness: