Educational technology is the use of technology to support and enhance learning. It involves using technology tools and resources to help teach students and solve educational problems. The document discusses educational technology from several perspectives: it can be both a boon and bane; it requires a systematic approach to teaching; and it plays various roles in supporting learning through representation, information, context, social interaction, and reflection. Learning through educational technology exposes students to new skills needed in the digital age and helps prepare them for the future.