An attempt to define media and technology, and to consider the educational foundations for use.

1. Technology in Education Media & Technology

3. Understanding Media & Technology Media Technology

6. Categories of Media & Technology Print, Graphics Print, Graphics Sound Graphics, Print Print, Graphics Graphics, Animation, Motion, Print Graphics, Animation, Motion, Print Print Print, Graphics Sound, Motion, Graphics Print Graphics, Motion Sound Media Charts, displays Overhead Projector Radio Posters Text Books Television Projector (LCD) Whiteboard, Chalkboard, Blackboard Paper Compact Disks, Laser Disk etc. Chalk, Markers Cameras Audio Tapes/Players Technology

7. Technology Advantages Easy to use, Easy to see across the room, Available in most classrooms, Relatively inexpensive Whiteboard, Chalkboard, Blackboard Easy to use, Encourages creativity, Many uses, Relatively inexpensive Paper High-quality sound, Easy to use, Often portable Compact Disks, Laser Disk etc. Easy to use, Inexpensive Chalk, Markers Easy to use, Promotes creativity, Creates high resolution images Portable Cameras Portable, Easy to use, Relatively inexpensive Audio Tapes/Players Advantages Technology

8. Technology Advantages Advantages Technology Easily illustrate facts and concepts Charts, displays High resolution, Easy to use, Portable, Good for large groups, Can be accompanied by an oral or recorded presentation Overhead Projector Easy to use, Relatively inexpensive, Encourages use of imagination, Multiple formats (e.g., news, talk, music, sports) Radio Portable, High resolution image, Relatively inexpensive, Pleasant to view Posters Portable, Archival, Inexpensive, Multiple copies available, Contains much information, Contents are reliable and edited, Easy to use Text Books Television High resolution images, Relatively easy to use, Can be used to create animation Projector (LCD)

9. A lot of thought on the affordances of using different technologies focus on the advantages of use. Can you think of any disadvantages of using these technologies?

11. Multimedia