Educational technology utilizes technology to improve learning and performance. It relies on a broad definition of technology, including both physical objects and abstract systems. Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) uses technology to support any learning activity and focuses on the interplay between learning activities and technologies. Computer-based learning uses computers as a key part of the educational environment, while computer-based training provides self-paced learning via computers or devices. Computer-supported collaborative learning uses technology to encourage students to work together on learning tasks.

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4. Educational technology
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 Educational technology is the study and ethical
practice of facilitating learning and improving
performance by creating, using and managing
appropriate technological processes and resources."

5. Technology
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 Educational Technology relies on a broad definition
of the word "technology."
 Technology can refer to material objects of use to
humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can
also encompass broader themes, including systems,
methods of organization, and techniques.

6. Technology of Education
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 Technology of education is most simply and
comfortably defined as an array of tools that might
prove helpful in advancing student learning and
may be measured in how and why individuals
behave.

7. Educational technology tools
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 Some modern tools include but are not limited to
overhead projectors, laptop computers, and
calculators.
 Newer tools such as "smartphones" and games
(both online and offline) are beginning to draw
serious attention for their learning potential.
 Media psychology is the field of study that applies
theories in human behavior to educational
technology.

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9. Technology-Enhanced Learning
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 Technology enhanced learning (or TEL) refers to
the support of any learning activity through
technology.
 the definition of TEL must be as broad and general
as possible in order to capture all aspects:
 Technology enhanced learning (TEL) has the goal of
providing socio-technical innovations (also
improving efficiency and cost effectiveness) for
learning practices, regarding individuals and
organizations, independent of time, place and pace.

10. TEL & E-Learning
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 TEL is often used synonymously with E-
Learning even though there are significant
differences.
 The main difference between the two expressions is
that TEL focuses on the technological support of
any pedagogical approach that utilizes technology.

11. TEL & Learning Activities
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 Learning activities can follow different pedagogical
approaches and didactic concepts.
 The main focus in TEL is on the interplay between
these activities and respective technologies.

12. A Learning Activity
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 A learning activity can be described in terms of the
 Resources: creation, distribution, access, compilation,
consumption of digital content; tools and services
 Actions: communication, collaboration, interaction
with software tools
 Context: time, duration, surrounding people and location
 Roles: A learning activity is carried out by various actors
in changing roles (e.g. student, teacher, facilitator,
learning coach, human resource or education manager).
 Objective: to support every human in achieving her or
his learning goals, respecting individual as well
as organizational learning preferences.

13. Examples of Learning Activities
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 Enabling access to and authoring of a learning resource.
 Elaborate software systems managing (e.g. learning
management system, learning content management
systems, learning repositories, adaptive learning
hypermedia systems, etc.)
 Managing (human resource management systems; tools
for self-directed learning, etc.)
 The learning process of learners with technical means.
 Other examples include distance learning, emergency
preparedness for instructors, emerging technologies,
Blackboard-Learning Management System, and mobile
website and applications.

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15. Computer-based learning
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 Computer-based learning (CBL) is the use
of computers as a key component of the educational
environment.
 While this can include the use of computers in
a classroom, the term more broadly refers to a
structured environment in which computers are
used for teaching purposes.

16. Computers in Learning
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 The type of computers has changed over the years
from cumbersome, slow devices taking up much
space in the classroom, home, and office to laptops
and handheld devices that are more portable in form
and size and this minimalization of technology
devices will continue.

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18. Computer-based training
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 Computer-based trainings (CBTs) are self-paced
learning activities accessible via a computer or
handheld device.

19. CBT & WBT
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 The term Computer-Based Training is often used
interchangeably with Web-based training (WBT)
with the primary difference being the delivery
method.
 Where CBTs are typically delivered via CD-ROM,
WBTs are delivered via the Internet using a web
browser.

20. CBT & Assessment
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 Assessing learning in a CBT usually comes in form of
multiple choice questions, or other assessments that
can be easily scored by a computer such as drag-and-
drop, radio button, simulation or other interactive
means.
 Assessments are easily scored and recorded via
online software, providing immediate end-user
feedback and completion status. Users are often able
to print completion records in the form of
certificates.

21. Advantages of CBT
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1. CBTs provide learning stimulus beyond traditional
learning methodology from textbook, manual, or
classroom-based instruction. For example, CBTs
offer user-friendly solutions for satisfying
continuing education requirements.

22. Advantages of CBT
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2. Instead of limiting students to attending courses or
reading printed manuals, students are able to
acquire knowledge and skills through methods that
are much more conducive to individual learning
preferences. For example, CBTs offer visual
learning benefits through animation or video, not
typically offered by any other means.

23. Advantages of CBT
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3. CBTs can be a good alternative to printed learning
materials since rich media, including videos or
animations, can easily be embedded to enhance the
learning.
4. Another advantage to CBTs is that they can be
easily distributed to a wide audience at a relatively
low cost once the initial development is completed.

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25. Computer-Supported Collaborative
Learning (CSCL)
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 Computer-supported collaborative learning
(CSCL) is one of the most promising innovations to
improve teaching and learning with the help of
modern information and communication technology.
 Most recent developments in CSCL have been called
E-Learning 2.0.

26. CSCL Vs. CBL
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 The concept of collaborative or group learning refers
to instructional methods are designed to encourage
or require students to work together on learning
tasks.
 It is widely agreed to distinguish collaborative
learning from the traditional 'direct transfer' model
in which the instructor is assumed to be the
distributor of knowledge and skills, which is often
given the neologism E-Learning 1.0, even though this
direct transfer method most accurately reflects
Computer-Based Learning systems (CBL).

27. Collaborative Tools
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 Blogs, wikis, and Google Docs are commonly used
CSCL mediums within the teaching community.
 The ability to share information in an environment
that is becoming easier for the lay person, has caused
a major increase of use in the average classroom.

28. Advantages of CSCL (Web 2.0)
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1. One of the main reasons for its usage states that it is
"a breeding ground for creative and engaging
educational endeavors."
2. Using Web 2.0 social tools in the classroom allows
for students and teachers to work collaboratively,
discuss ideas, and promote information.
3. According to Sendall (2008), blogs, wikis, and social
networking skills are found to be significantly
useful in the classroom.

29. Advantages of CSCL (Web 2.0)
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4. After initial instruction on using the tools, students
also reported an increase in knowledge and comfort
level for using Web 2.0 tools.
5. The collaborative tools additionally prepare
students with technology skills necessary in today's
workforce.