Spotlight on Historical Research in Educational & Instructional Technology

• In Event: AECT - Spotlight on Historical Research in Educational & Instructional Technology

Short Description

This session, sponsored by the AECT History and Archives Committee, addresses several types of historical research currently being done by educational/instructional technology professionals. Each researcher will summarize his/her current research in terms of subject, methodology within the historical realm, findings, and why his/her research is important to the members of AECT and educational technology in general. Subjects to be addressed include the history of hand-helds, early technology centers, and the technological sublime.

Authors

• Rebecca P. Butler, Northern Illinois University

• Bettylynne Gregg, Northern Illinois University

• Kay Shelton, Northern Illinois University

• Matt Ames, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Mary Marks, Northern Illinois University

• Nicholas Omale, Northern IL Univ

• Darryl Draper, Old Dominion University