Type I and Type II Technology

Definitions of Type I and Type II technologies.

Type I: These are when types of technology are used to save time, energy and ease in the teacher/learner process.

Type II: These are when types of technologies are used to have the learner learn through the technology as opposed to just aiding in the process of learning.

Examples of Type I and Type II technologies.

Type I: 1) When teachers use overhead projectors to display the same information that they could have just written it on the chalkboard. 2) Using spreadsheets to calculate grades automatically allows teachers to spend more of their energy lesson plans/preparation. 3) Using the Internet to make Web postings for homework allows us to save on paper and helps keep the students work organized and accessible.

Type II: 1) Having laptops in the classrooms allow teachers to change everything they do from electronic assignments to visuals for topics being taught. 2) In math classes if all the students were to have a graphing calculator that plugged into their computer, then this would cause all math teachers to have to teach the skills needed to use and operate this device for class material. Also this technology would be very beneficial in helping the students learn with graphic visuals and reliable ways to check their answers on their own. 3) The use of a SmartBoard in a classroom can change the teaching style of a teacher. The SmartBoards have educational games stored on them and can be integrated into a lesson to help students learn the material better. A teacher could also store assignments and other important notes on the Smart board.


Reference: "Type II Applications of Technology in Education: New and Better Ways of Teaching and Learning", Maddux and Jonson.