EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Introduction To Educational Technology

 Also known as Learning Technology – use of technology in the process of
teaching & learning
 It is the process by which the knowledge, skills and attitude are
transmitted to the students
 It is the systematic application of technology in the field of education
 It is an intellectual process & practice that address the needs of learner &
teachers
 Proved to be helpful in student centered learning
 Role of teacher: Guide
 It includes: latest tools & techniques – laptops, smart phones, internet, etc
 Definition
 ‘Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating
learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing
appropriate technological processes and resources’ - The Association For
Educational Communications And Technology
 ‘Educational technology is a systematic, iterative process for designing
instruction or training used to improve performance’ - Encyclopedia Of
Educational Technology
 ‘Educational Technology is the application of scientific knowledge about
learning and the conditions of learning to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of teaching and learning’ – G.O.M Leith
 Nature & Characteristics
 Educational Technology is the application of scientific principles to
education
 It lays stress on the development of methods and techniques for
effective teaching-learning
 It emphasis the designing of measuring instruments for testing
learning outcomes
 It involves input, output and process aspect of education
 Educational Technology is not to be taken as a synonym to audio-
visual aids in education
 Significance of Educational Technology
 Technology can make education more individualized
 Technology can make education more effective
 With the use of technology instructions can have more scientific base
 Technology makes instruction more powerful
 Technology provides immediate and equal access to information
 Involvement of maximum senses
 Reduce verbalism and monotonous teaching
 Helps in clarifying concepts
 Substitute for direct experience
Scope
 Teaching learning process

 Providing assignments

 Information dissemination

 Learning management system

 Evaluation of students

 Feedback to parents