FACTS ABOUT EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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What is Educational Technology?
Educational technology refers to the study and ethical practice of facilitating education and learning, to improve the performance of students, through the creation and use of management appropriate technological processes and resources. The term, educational technology, is typically associated with learning and instructional theory.
Why use technology in the teaching and learning process?
The proliferation of social media and technology has changed the way educators teach, how students learn, and the way teachers and students communicate. Discover how technology is shaping high school and college classrooms around the country.
The integration of technology in education is no longer a "new" idea. Because technology has become such an integral part of society, it is necessary to integrate its use in education in a variety of ways. The use of computer technology has moved beyond computer assisted instruction in the form of tutorials or drill and practice. Today's technology can provide teachers and students with opportunities for teaching and learning that were impossible in the past. Computers can be used as devices for communicating with people literally a world apart. They can be used as tools to create instructional materials or as presentation devices to provide information in ways never before possible.
Another reason for technology integration is the necessity of today's students to have 21st century skills.
These 21st century skills include
What media technologies is integrated in the process?
Find out!
What is Educational Technology?
Educational technology refers to the study and ethical practice of facilitating education and learning, to improve the performance of students, through the creation and use of management appropriate technological processes and resources. The term, educational technology, is typically associated with learning and instructional theory.
Why use technology in the teaching and learning process?
The proliferation of social media and technology has changed the way educators teach, how students learn, and the way teachers and students communicate. Discover how technology is shaping high school and college classrooms around the country.
The integration of technology in education is no longer a "new" idea. Because technology has become such an integral part of society, it is necessary to integrate its use in education in a variety of ways. The use of computer technology has moved beyond computer assisted instruction in the form of tutorials or drill and practice. Today's technology can provide teachers and students with opportunities for teaching and learning that were impossible in the past. Computers can be used as devices for communicating with people literally a world apart. They can be used as tools to create instructional materials or as presentation devices to provide information in ways never before possible.
Another reason for technology integration is the necessity of today's students to have 21st century skills.
These 21st century skills include
- personal and social responsibility
- planning, critical thinking, reasoning, and creativity
- strong communication skills, both for interpersonal and presentation needs
- cross-cultural understanding
- visualizing and decision making
- knowing how and when to use technology and choosing the most appropriate tool for the task
What media technologies is integrated in the process?
- Using Free Websites as Learning & Teaching Tool
- Using Free Websites for Management
- Using Web 2.0 Tools for Projects & More
- Using a Digital Camera in the Classroom
- Using a Slideshows in the Classroom
- Using a Google Tools in the Classroom