This document summarizes the history of educational technology. It discusses early uses of films, radio, and television in classrooms in the 1900s-1950s and some reasons for their infrequent use including lack of skills, cost, and flexibility. It also covers the emergence of computers in classrooms starting in the 1980s and debates around optimal student-computer ratios. Benefits of technology in education included more engaging course materials and improved student writing, while disadvantages included lack of teacher training and limited access to technology. The key idea is that technology should be used to enhance learning rather than be the focus.

1. Benedetti, Ludmila
Nappi, Daiana
HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Assessment Sheet
1. Educational technology is the study and practice of facilitating learning and
improving by creating; using and managing appropriate technological processes and
resources.
2. The first administrative organizations in schools to manage instructional media were
.
3. Some of the reasons for infrequent use of films were:
Lack of skill in using equipment and film
Students’ lack of interest in the topics of films
Authorities’ lack of support
Cost of films, equipment and upkeep
Inaccessibility of equipment when needed
Teachers’ inflexibility towards modifying the curricula
Time involved in finding the right film for each class
4. The obstacles that were overcome regarding the use of radio in the classroom were: poor
audio , cost of equipment and the lack of fit between the broadcast and .
5. After enormous efforts, educational television programs could be broadcasted according
to individual teachers’ needs.
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6. Enthusiasm for computers in the classroom started with the appearance of .
7. According to the Office of Technology Assessment (1995) the optimum radio of computers
to students was:
One to five
Four to one
Five to one

2. One to one
8. Some benefits of the use of technology in the classroom are: - - course
materials, student motivation, wider , improved student writing, subjects made
easier to learn and instruction.
9. Some of the disadvantages of using technology in the classroom are: lack of and the
limited to technology.
10. Technology is not properly used in the classroom when technology is the not
the .