Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning through the use of technology. It draws from several fields including instructional technology and is based on learning theories like behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Benefits include easy access to materials, increased student motivation, and the ability to reach wider audiences. However, there are also criticisms like a lack of proper training and limited access. Common tools in classrooms include websites, blogs, wikis, and interactive whiteboards.

2. It’s the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources .

3. It is associated with: includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability Educational Technology includes processes and systems of learning and instruction Instructional Technology

4. Theoretical schools present in the educational technology literature Behaviorism: early 20th century. Animal learning experiments of Ivan Pavlov, Skinner and many others. Cognitivism: 1960s and 1970s. Aimed at explaining brain-based learning. Cognitivists consider how human memory works to promote learning. Constructivism: 1990s. Learners construct their own meaning from new information, as they interact with reality or others with different perspectives.

5. Benefits Easy-to-access course materials : information is available whenever necessary. Student motivation : instant feedback, no judgement. Wide participation : long distance learning and access for wider audiences. Students’ writing : the use of word processors helps to improve students’ writing.

6. Easier learning : software designed and developed to help students learn specific subjects. Better monitoring. Adaptable lessons and material. Differentiated instruction and active participation.

7. Criticism Lack of proper training Limited access Many implementations are time consuming

8. Technology in the classroom Advisable tools: Class website Class blogs and wikis Wireless classroom microphones Mobile devices Interactive Whiteboards Online media

9. Computers are used to support 4 goals: Teachers select media they believe will promote their instructional goals. Building student capacity for research. Making student inquiry more realistic, enabling students to present information in appealing forms. Offering students access to learning resources within and beyond the school.

10. A vision of 21st Century Teachers

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12. Educational Technology . Retrieved April, 20, 2011, from: http:// en.wikipedia.org / wiki / Educational_technology A Vision of 21st Century Teachers. Retrieved April, 20, 2011, from: http:// www.youtube.com / watch?v = B4g5M06YyVw & feature = related