MDL 570 - From School Bell to AI: Histories of Learning Technologies

Course unit(s): 1
To help students critically understand contemporary developments in digital learning and issues surrounding the presence and impact of digital technologies in learning environments and learner’s lives, this course provides a historical perspective on the introduction of educational technologies and their consequences on the organization, nature, and purpose of schooling in the United States. This historical view will provide students with crucial insight and a deeper understanding of digital technologies in contemporary educational settings, as well as context and resources for evaluating claims, critiques, and debates related to current and emerging technologies in teaching and learning. Key learning outcomes: Students will develop a critical historical understanding of edtech design and deployment and connect lessons of the past to inform design in present-day digital learning environments.