This document discusses educational technology and its evolution and theories. It defines educational technology as the development, application, and evaluation of systems, techniques, and aids to improve the human learning process. It outlines four revolutions in education including the adoption of written word and printing press. Theories define it as applying science and technology to education. Characteristics include improving teaching and learning through scientific advancements. Objectives are to identify needs, develop suitable curriculum, and manage the educational system. Forms include teaching, instructional, behavioral, and instructional design technologies.

1. Module 1:
TECHNOLOGY IN
THE CLASSROOM
Presented by:
Bosque, Lady Jhane T.

2. Educational
Technology
Evolution of
Educational
Technology
Theories on
Educational
Technology
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3. Educational Technology ?
Educational Technology is concerned with the
development, application, and evaluation of system,
techniques, and aids to improve the process of
human learning.
 Educational technology is seen both as means as
well as service to effect and facilitate better and
more productive learning system.

4. Evolution of Educational
Technology
 Erich Ashley (1967) has identified four revolutions in
education. They are;
 First Revolution: Revolution of shifting the task of
educating the young ones from parents to teacher and
from home to schools.
 Second Revolution: Revolution of adoption of the written
word as a tool of education.

5. Evolution of Educational
Technology
 Third Revolution: Revolution as a result of invention
of printing and availability of books and other
teaching-learning material.
 Fourth Revolution: Revolution on account of
development in electronic, chiefly involving radio,
television, cassette recorder and computer, and
development of systems concept.

6. Theories on Educational
Technology
“Educational Technology is concerned with the
application of modern skills and techniques to
requirements of education and training. This includes
the facilitation of learning by manipulation of media
and methods, and the control of environment so far as
this reflects on learning.”
- J. D. Unwin

7. Theories on Educational
Technology
“Educational Technology may be defined as the
application of the laws as well as the recent
discoveries of science and technology to the process of
education.”
- S.S. Kulkarni

8. Theories on Educational
Technology
“Educational Technology can be conceived as a
science of techniques and methods by which
educational goals could be realized.”
- Shiv K. Mitra

9. Characteristics of
Educational
Technology
Objectives of
Educational
Technology
Scope of
Educational
Technology
What sets us apart?
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10. Characteristics of Educational
Technology
1. It is bound to improve the teacher, the learner, and the
teaching-learning process.
2. It is based on scientific and technological advancements.
3. It is the science of techniques and methods, it locates the
problems in the field of education, remedies them, and
ultimately aims at improving the education system.

11. Characteristics of Educational
Technology
4. It is helpful in making the teaching process objective, clear,
easy, and interesting.
5. It is an important medium of communication.

12. Objectives of Educational
Technology
1. To identify educational needs and aspirations of the
learners.
2. To develop a suitable curriculum with interaction of
Science, Art, and Human values.
3. To develop appropriate aids and equipment to meet the
educational purposes.

13. Scope of Educational Technology
Educational Technology works in the planning and
organization of the system or subsystem of education. The
areas of its operation in education system is summarized
below;
1. To analyze the teaching-learning process
2. To identify the educational goals or objectives
3. Development of curriculum
4. Development of teaching-learning material
5. Effective utilization of the hardware and mass media

14. Objectives of Educational
Technology
4. To manage the whole educational system covering
planning, implementation and the evaluation phases.
5. To help in extending educational opportunities to the
masses especially the neglected section of the community.

15. Advantages of
Educational
Technology
Forms of
Educational
Technology
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16. Advantages of Educational
Technology
 Technology is one of the most valuable tools that we have
available at our fingertips everyday. The contribution of
technology in education also uncountable one. The major
advantages of education are listed below;
1. Individualized Instruction
2. Improvement in the Quality of Teaching
3. Equalizing Educational Opportunity
4. Prepares Students for Future
5. Lowering Textbook and Tuition Prices

17. Forms of Educational Technology
 Educational Technology has been capable of providing
necessary ways and means, theoretical as well as practical, for
improving the process and products of teaching-learning related
both formal and informal education. These forms of educational
technology, in general, can be classified as follows;
1. Teaching Technology
2. Instructional Technology
3. Behavioral Technology
4. Instructional Design Technology

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