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Dewey believes learning happens through social experiences. Curriculum should be developed based on student interests, not random skills.
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Vygotsky thinks learning happens by building new knowledge from previous knowledge; a process he refers to as scaffolding.
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Learning happens in stages of biological/social/cognitive development. As children's brains develop, they are able to learn different types of information from basic sensory information to high level thinking skills.
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Children learn by interacting with their environment. They need to learn by exploring and experimenting hands on.
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Gardner believes in multiple intelligences. There are 8 types that are innate in each individual. Educators need to help students develop their intelligences through varied activities that reflect those different skills.
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Flight simulator used to teach MIT pilots.
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NYC schools use IBM computer to teach binary arithmetic to students.
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Universities use mainframes for programming.
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Schools start using minicomputer systems in conjuction with university mainframes.
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Schools start using computers to aid in instruction.
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Teachers begin to use microcomputers in the classroom and gain control of teaching technology.
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Computer literacy becomes the focus; students should acquire technology skills to be well-rounded.
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This is a great period for softward developers: new programs designed for education are being developed at a fast pace.
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School standards start being incorporated with computer programs. Central servers with connected computeres replace individual systems.
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A graphics-based browser replaces text only internet and changes the nature of information.
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ISTE gets created in response to the need for technology standards in education. NETS helps students and educators with defining necessary tech skills.
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Online learning becomes commonplace.
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ISTE reissues tech standards to meet the new tech requirements of students and educators.