Tag: Ed Tech

The History of Learning Management Systems

Posted on | by Brandon Carson | 3 Comments on The History of Learning Management Systems
A monitor displaying code.

Please note: This blog post is a course related assessment for the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. After reading Watters (2014), I took time to reflect on what timeline would interest me most. With the variety of Learning Management Systems (LMS) I have supported in my role and used as a student, I thought it would be interesting to map out a timeline of some of the most used LMS in the higher education sector. Please review the timeline below, and comment on any dates that surprise you in the timeline. [advanced_iframe src=”//cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1wP0-EJViONrandRz3VdTKgEvSdrKFRXjtzHy4_XYug0&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650″… Read More

Reviewing and reflecting on the field of Instructional Design and Technology

Posted on | by Brandon Carson | 4 Comments on Reviewing and reflecting on the field of Instructional Design and Technology

Please note: This blog post is a course related assessment for the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. Reiser’s (2001) articles A History of Instructional Design and Technology: Part I: A History of Instructional Media and A History of Instructional and Design and Technology: Part II: A History of Instructional Design discussed the history of instructional design and instructional technology in the United States of America. Like other readings from this course, I enjoyed these articles, as it allowed for more insight into this ever-changing field. The biggest surprise from the readings was uncovering… Read More

The History of Educational Technology

Posted on | by Brandon Carson | 2 Comments on The History of Educational Technology
A robot holding a tablet.

Please note: This blog post is a course related assessment for the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. The field of educational technology goes back further than most people realize. When some people think of technology, they think of a computer powered device, where in reality, items such as pencils and paper were at one point new technologies that changed the landscape of education. While researching this topic, I reviewed several academic journals, YouTube videos, and websites. The reading that related to me the most though is a book titled Teaching in a Digital… Read More