- Educational technology refers to the systematic application of technology in the field of education. It comprises technology in education (use of hardware like audio-visual aids) and technology of education (software aspect like techniques and methodologies of teaching and learning).
- Educational technology has significance as it helps release the teacher from routine information giving, creates multi-media learning environments, and helps in better learning and retention. It includes instructional design, audiovisual media, learning processes, teaching strategies and evaluation techniques.
- Audio-visual aids appeal to multiple senses and can help improve retention of information from 10-90% depending on how many senses are engaged. They are classified as projected aids, non-projected aids, and activity aids.