This document discusses educational technology and its impact on students. It outlines how educational technology helps engage students as active learners and supports cooperative learning. Specific technologies like computers, information and communication tools, and hypermedia are examined. The value of technology integration in student-centered learning and for developing higher-order thinking skills is also highlighted. The document then reflects on the student's learning from two educational technology courses, noting how they became more aware of effective technology tools and techniques for teaching.