Educational technology is the effective use of technological tools in learning. As a concept, it concerns an array of tools, such as media, machines and networking hardware, as well as considering underlying theoretical perspectives for their effective application.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Is the development, application and evaluation of system, techniques and aids to improve the process of human learning.

Educational technology can be simply stated as the effective application and utilization of technological developments towards the teaching learning process. It includes instructional and curriculum design, productive implementation, and evaluation of appropriate resources for learning.

“SCOPE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY”

IDENTIFICATION OF OBJECTIVES

Educational technology helps in fixing-up the right objectives in the light of the change circumstances and changed environment. It provides different methods and techniques for writing instructional objectives in behavioral terms such as Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Educational technology is concerned with the designing of an appropriate curriculum for the achievement of the desired objective. It is helpful in the selection of suitable learning experience and organization of contents in the present educational framework. It also provides the scientific foundation as well as the development of theories in teaching and learning.

IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS

Educational Technology is open to current research findings and development that will enrich the application of teaching approaches and methodologies in the teaching and learning process.

ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

A strategy plays an important role in the creative hands of a teacher in every learning situation. The selection of appropriate strategy and tactics in using Educational technology should be carefully carried out for optimum results.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHING LEARNING MATERIALS

The Educational materials used by the teacher are as important as any part of the teaching and learning process. In this age of technology advancement, appropriate teaching aids should be carefully chosen to augment the quality of Education.

PROPER USE OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Educational Technology elaborates these resources in terms of their specific function, solutions, proper handling, maintenance, and evaluates its effectiveness in the teaching and learing process.

PROVIDES FEEDBACK

Educational Technology provides feedback to the teachers and the learners for the necessary improvements at the preparatory and the implementation stages in using these instructional materials. For these purposes, Edtech elaborates the ways and means of choosing appropriate evaluation techniques and selection of materials in attaining the learning outcomes.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES OF THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHER

Effective oral &

written communication

Critical thinking & problem-solving

Collaboration

across networks

Initiative &

entrepreneurialism

Agility &

Adaptability

Curiosity and imagination

Grit

Hope &

Optimism

Self- Regulation

Vision

Empathy &

Global Stewardship

Resilience