circle is the instructional technology because it is a part of educational technology which introduce

technology that refers to those aspects of educational technology that are concerned with instructions
and operations of educational institutions. The third circle is the technology Integration and educational
media. Technology Integration is used in learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and
extended skills. Technology Integration is part and parcel of Instructional technology which in turn is
part of educational technology. Educational media are channels or instruments of communication.
These media also serve educational purpose. Like technology Integration, educational media is also part
of educational technology.

The difference between educational technology and technology in education is that educational
technology is mainly concerned with narrow spectrum of technologies used for communication and
dissemination of information while technology in education is concerned with a broad spectrum of
technology which is any innovation, change or modification of the natural environment to satisfy
perceived human needs and how technology accomplishes engineering and others. Educational
technology is also a dialogy between educators, specialist, ICT teachers and administrators on how to
the best utilize technology in school or in education. Technology in education is also simply referring to
the tools such as blogs, tablets, and interactive board.

They say technology is a craft or art. Educational technology is therefore an art in teaching but it is often
perceived to mean just the modern technology like hardware, but it refers broadly to the use of all
human inventions and discoveries to satisfy all the needs in the educational processes. These inventions
and discoveries includes the devices, tools, equipment, activities, procedures, and processes. All the old
traditional learning equipment like chalk, chalkboard, and bulletin board also form part of the
educational technology because these traditional equipment can be use in imparting knowledge to the
learners.

Educational technology or instructional technology was not yet mentioned in our class in principles of
teaching, but there are terms that has been discussed that are related in educational technology just like
teaching styles. Teaching styles are refer to the strategies and techniques that you use as a teacher to
your students in order that they learned effectively. Teaching style is related in educational technology
in a sense that nowadays you need to use various methods or modern methods in imparting knowledge.
In educational technology, it is important to consider the different teaching styles when we are choosing
instructional activities. The best way to go is to mix a variety of strategies and activities to engage
different types of learners and maximize learning. When planning and developing instructional material,
strive for a balance of teaching styles to match the various learning styles.

Society today is on the brink of a social revolution due to the profound impact that technology has on
our society. Technology is redefining what it means to be social and how we, as human, connect to our
environment and those around us. Like many advancement throughout history, the technological boom
is a double edged sword with both positive and negative impacts that will be felt for years to come. In
examining the positive impact of technology, it is important to consider the strides technology has made
fostering connections of a personal and more corporate nature. Technology has contributed to the
overall trend of globalization that our