Development and resources in Educational

technology

Subject: Significance and

approaches of Educational
technology-Hardware, Software and
System approach

Technology in Education
The effective use of technology in Education has
changed the face of Education.
Both teachers and students have benefited from
various Educational technologies.
The use of technology in education has removed
educational boundaries.

Hardware Approach
Physical science and applied engineering as its
basis.
Mechanized the whole teaching learning process.
Use of Microphones, Radio, T.V, Tape recorder,
projector, teaching machines and computers.

Software Approach
Behavioral science and psychology of learning.
Originated from the efforts of
B.F.Skinner,Gagne and Norman.A.Crowder.
Use of films,flash-cards, for various purposes.
Both Software and Hardware approaches are
interlinked.
They cannot be separated from each other.
Software approach makes the hardware
approach function well.

System Approach
Modern approach
Act as a link between hardware and
software approach.
Also known as hardware-software
approach and Management
Technology.
Scientific approach for solving
educational administrative problems.