Technology is constantly evolving. To think, a computer used to take up an entire room. Now, it can fit in the palm of your hand. If you want to see someone who lives 6,000 miles away, you no longer have to get on plane, you just turn on video chat. Technology has even transformed the way we learn. With just a few clicks, we have access to more information that we could ever learn in our lifetime. This week you’ll examine how technology integration into education has changed over time. Prior to completing this discussion, read Clark (2009), Sheehan & Johnson (2012), and Thota & Negreiros (2015). In addition, view Retterer (2008).Initial Post: Create an initial response that addresses the following:Part 1: TimelineCreate a timeline that presents at least 5 major milestones, over a span of at least 30 years, representing how technology integration in education has changed.This timeline can be created using any tool of your choice. Possible options include:Tiki-Toki , Time Glider, Visme , Timegraphics, or TimetoastProvide a link to your timeline in the discussionPart 2: Alignment to Learning TheoryComplete Part 2 directly in the discussion forum.Align each milestone that is present on your timeline to one of the following learning theories:Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, Social Constructivism, Connectivism, Social Learning Theory, Experiential LearningMore than one learning theory may align, however, you will select the learning theory that you believe has the strongest connection. Be sure to support your alignment by providing a brief explanation as to why the learning theory you’ve selected is best supported by the milestone. For example, Wikis transformed the way we can collaborate with others online. The development of the Wiki could be considered a major milestone. Because of the functionality of Wiki technology, you might align this milestone to a social constructivism approach to learning. A key component of social constructivism is learning through the interaction with others. Wiki technology can facilitate that interaction without people needing to be in the same physical space at the same time.Part 3: Assessment of MilestonesComplete Part 3 directly in the discussion forum.For each milestone, state the benefits that have come from that milestone as well as the challenges that have been associated with it.Part 4: Milestone ResearchComplete Part 4 directly in the discussion forum.Locate at two resources that take a historical view of technology integration in education. In your post, be sure to include the full APA citation for each of these resources.If needed, consult Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.). This table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor.Guided Response: Post responses to at least two classmates. In your response, reflect on the milestones that have been presented. Questions you might consider in your response include:Do you see any of them as having a greater impact on education that others?Do you find that technology use in education tends to be supported more by some learning theories over others?Do you agree or disagree with any of the benefits and challenges that have been presented?600 words or more

Part 2 - Engagement with Aristotle and His MetaphysicsRead Biffle's Aristotle and His MetaphysicsActions; Ch 3 p. 32-35, Introduction to PhilosophyActionsLecture notes on Aristotle and MetaphysicsActionsVideo: Aristotle's Matter and FormWrite: Based on the questions below, write summary paragraphs that YOU CONSIDER SIGNIFICANT LEARNING from the READINGS/ARTICLE by answering the questions. Please write clearly in a complete sentence to credit your work. Separate paragraph with numbers. 1. In Payne's Textbook ch 3, in Biffle's reading on Aristotle, compare Plato and Aristotle. Describe Aristotle’s background as different from that of Plato? What influenced him differently from his teacher Plato? What is Aristotle's starting point in philosophizing compared to Plato's starting point? 2. Aristotle did not agree with Plato's idea of Form. Enumerate and explain the 3 criticism of Aristotelian view to Plato’s Form? Explain each? 3. Define Substance and Essence in Aristotelian understanding. Use Biffle's text to compare the two. or Use the text https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-metaphysics/ (Links to an external site.) no 7 to explain the terms. 4. Aristotle argued that substance (all things that exist as finite) is caused. For Aristotle, what are the 4 CAUSES OF THE SUBSTANCE? Define every cause and provide an example? Use Biffle's text/or PPT notes on ARISTOTLE AND METAPHYSICS 5. Application question: Why is it necessary to know the essence of a thing to define the nature of a thing? Why can't I just rely on what it appears to me through my senses? Explain the importance of knowing the essence of a thing in metaphysics?

Read the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, or any other major newspaper or weekly publication and select a single article or articles that (1) either report on interesting economic news that can be analyzed by the concepts or models taught in this course or (2) discusses one or more economic issues related to the concepts or models taught in this course. It is OK to use an online economics news article.Write a four-page essay analyzing the topic or critique the article from economic perspectives. Essay must be typed and double-spaced, (Times New Roman, font 12). The questions that you may address in this essay may include, but are not limited, to the following: 1 What is the main economic issue?2 How is the economic issue related to the concepts or models that you have learned from this course?3 What sorts of arguments/opinions have been discussed?4 Do you agree or disagree with the analyses/opinions? Why?5 What argument would you, as an economist, make? The following is a suggested list of topics. This list is not exhaustive.INDUSTRY STUDY. For a specific industry, choose a current issue such as deregulation, foreign competition, and the impact of new technologies, mergers/takeovers, changing methods of competition, labor problems, or financial changes.COMPANY STUDY. Study the recent growth or decline of a particular company or its current position. This topic might include such points as the market structure within which the company grew and now operates, the elasticity of demand for its products, the degree of unionization, the cost structure (degree of fixed cost, economies of scale), the role of advertising, the degree of international competition, etc.INTERNATIONAL ISSUES. Possible topics are: current economic problems of a particular country, OPEC, the European Union, the U. S. trade deficit, protectionism, U. S. trade relations with Japan or other countries, economic development of a particular country, the World Trade Organization, etc.GOVERNMENT REGULATION. Analyze some particular government regulation or antitrust policy relative to a specific industry or company or analyze a current regulatory issue (environmental protection, OSHA, the FDA, etc.).A useful link: Resources for Economists on the Internet: http://rfe.org/