Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning through the use of technology resources and processes. It draws from several fields including instructional design, media psychology, and communication theory. There are three main theoretical approaches in educational technology: behaviorism which focuses on observable behaviors and reinforcement, cognitivism which examines mental processes like memory and learning, and constructivism in which learners actively construct their own understanding. Benefits of educational technology include increased access to materials, student motivation through feedback, and enabling wider participation in learning. Critics argue that proper training and access are sometimes lacking and some implementations can be time consuming.

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

11. References: Dudeney, Gavin & Hocly Nicly. (2007). How to teach English with technology. England. Pearson Longman. “ School technology in Education.” Retrieved April, 20, 2011, from: http://www.answers.com/topic/school-technology-in-education

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