Past. Present. Future. 

Reaching the future in the course of the present.
The present, a correlation of the past. 

Spheres of time, each intertwined. 
Can either survive without the other?

The present short-lived, consumed to the past. 
The future once imagined, overtaken by the present.

Past….Present….Future.

The past is the present.
The present…the future.
The future is the past.

Poem by Hussam H. Kashou

The following project site was developed for EDU P&L 925.46 a Seminar on Educational Computing taught by Dr. Suzanne Damarin at the Ohio State University.

The concept and theme of this project is an expression of my personal reflections attained while examining learning theories and technologies of instruction.  In my brief studies, I have come to the premise, that the future is rooted in the past and cultivated in the present.  Thus, in order to best comprehend the future of educational technologies and promote efficient learning, one needs to understand the historical developments and context within various fields so as to grasp the concepts, theories and research presented.   Furthermore, one needs to go beyond the research and theories to reflect on the various factors that may influence and/or obstruct their construct.  As a “student of knowledge” one must inspect, reflect and question.  One should not merely accept what is read or theorized; rather he/she should explore deeply the context in which it was written.  The when, where and why and then conceptualize how they relate and impact the when, where, why & how of the present and future.  For example, in what role did/does culture, race, gender and religion impact the development of ones theories and  motivate ones thoughts?   

In the current phase of this site, my intent is to produce a reference list of various reading related to concepts of learning and technology.   By no means do I expect to exhaust all the resources and knowledge available in my brief assessment of related topics.  Rather, I wish for this site to be a platform for my personal expressions and thoughts on this subject and related fields, which may change as my knowledge enhances and becomes more defined.  I observe this site as a portal that will hopefully expose us to ideas and resources that stimulates deeper reflection and will be a basis for further in-depth research as time progresses.

The overall intent is that my studies will lead to quality research or thought that enlightens and motivates myself and others in helping to enhance learning and promote the effective use of current resources while cultivating the future of education.