Educational

Technology 212
Educational Technology?
Theory and practice of design, development,
utilization, management and evaluation of
process and resources for learning.
It is valuable tool in providing learners an
Interesting and motivating lesson and will
enhance the learning process.
Basic Concepts of Educational Technology

As a process - is the theory and practice of design,

development, utilization, management and
evaluation of process and resources for learning.

As a product - it includes the product of this process,

such as programmed texts, TV programs, computer
software, audio visual media, interactive media ad
entire courses of instruction.
 Basic Concepts of Educational Technology

As a profession - it is composed of various job

categories such as media technicians, media specialists,
instructional developers, etc.

As a discipline - it is an academic specialty within the

larger discipline of education such as graduate degree
programs, scholarly journals and books.
Basic Concepts of Educational Technology
Brief History of Educational Technology

1960’s Audio-visual education

Psychologist, educators, technologist

1980’s Personal Computers

1990’s Internet

Present Multi - Media content

Multi - Platform
Contributions of Educational Technology
• Increases student’s motivation, self-esteem, self-
confidence and academic achievement.
•Supplies stimulating environments that encourage student
involvement in learning process.
•Promotes higher level thinking skills.
•Offers students diversity, self-paced learning and
opportunities for individual growth and self expression.
•Provides students with unique opportunities to apply skills
and talents to interact with others.
•Changes teacher’s and student’s role into positive
directions.
•Inspire students and teachers by making learning exciting
and interesting.
•Foster the development of leadership abilities and
teamwork.