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Educational
technology
Sometimes termed EdTech , is the study and ethical
practice of facilitating e-learning, which is the learning and improving
performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes
and resources.[1] The term educational technology is often
associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory. While instructional technology is "the theory and practice of
design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and
resources for learning," according to the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology Committee,[2] educational technology includes other
systems used in the process of developing human capability. Educational
technology includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, as well as
Internet applications, such as wikis and blogs, and activities. But there is
still debate on what these terms mean.[3]
Technology in education
is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove
helpful in advancing student learning and may be measured in how and why
individuals behave. Educational Technology relies on a broad definition of the
word "technology." Technology can refer to material objects of use to
humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader
themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. Some modern
tools include but are not limited to overhead projectors, laptop computers, and
calculators. Newer tools such as smartphones and games (both online and
offline) are beginning to draw serious attention for their learning
potential. Media psychology is the field of study that applies theories of human
behavior to educational technology.
Consider the Handbook
of Human Performance Technology.[4] The word technology for the sister fields
of Educational and Human Performance Technology means "applied science." In
other words, any valid and reliable process or procedure that is derived from
basic research using the "scientific method" is considered a
"technology." Educational or Human Performance Technology may be
based purely on algorithmic or heuristic processes, but neither necessarily
implies physical technology. The word technology comes from the Greek "techne" which means craft or art. Another word,
"technique," with the same origin, also may be used when considering
the field Educational Technology. So Educational Technology may be extended to
include the techniques of the educator.
A
classic example of an Educational Psychology text is Bloom's 1956 book, Taxonomy
of Educational Objectives.[5] Bloom's
Taxonomy is helpful when
designing learning activities to keep in mind what is expected of—and what are
the learning goals for—learners. However, Bloom's work does not explicitly deal
with educational technology per se and is more concerned with
pedagogical strategies.
According to some, an
Educational Technologist is someone who transforms basic educational and
psychological research into an evidence-based applied science (or a technology)
of learning or instruction. Educational Technologists typically have a graduate
degree (Master's, Doctorate, Ph.D., or D.Phil.) in a field related to
educational psychology, educational media, experimental psychology, cognitive
psychology or, more purely, in the fields of Educational, Instructional or
Human Performance Technology orInstructional Systems
Design. But few of those
listed below as theorists would ever use the term "educational
technologist" as a term to describe themselves, preferring terms such as
"educator."[citation needed] The transformation of educational technology from a cottage
industry to a profession is discussed by Shurville, Browne, and Whitaker.[6]
It is good that educational technology is applied in teaching learning process.And the roles are of the ff: 1.)Increasing the quality of learning or the degree of mastery.2.)Decreasing the time taken for learners to obtain desired objectives.,3.)Increasing the efficiency of teachers in team of numbers of learning taught without reducing the quality of learning.,4.)Reducing educational cost without affecting educational quality.
TumugonBurahinIn short the Aim of Educational Technology is to enhance the Teaching and Learning process for both the teachers and the learners.Though there are some dis advantage but as of now wi will enjoy the benefits of technology.