Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of using technology to facilitate learning and improve performance. The document traces some key developments in educational technology, including the qwerty keyboard in 1862, use of audio equipment for language teaching during WWII, growth of instructional television in the 1960s, introduction of smartboards in 1988, and now uses of websites, blogs and smartboards. Computer-based instruction can provide instant feedback to students and course materials posted online allow students access anytime.

1. History of educational technology
A- Select T (true) or F (false)
1- Educational technology is the study and ethical
practice of facilitating learning and improving
performance by just using technological resources.
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2- In 1862 the qwerty keyboard is developed.
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3- During the World War II the military used audio
equipment for teaching foreign languages.
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4- During the 60’s instructional television usage grew.
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5- In 1977 Apple intruduces MS DOS 2.0 .
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6- In 1988 smartboards are presented.
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7- Class website, class blogs and smartboards are
examples of computer and non-computer technologies
used nowadays.
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8- Course material can be posted on a website to be used
at any time.
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9- Computer-based instruction can not give instant
feedback to students.
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10- Writing skills are not improved since there is not an
emphasis on it.
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