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 is not restricted to high
technology.Nonetheless, electronic educational technology, also called
e-learning, has become an important part of society today, comprising an
extensive array of digitization approaches, components and delivery methods.For example, m-learning emphasizes mobility, but is otherwise indistinguishable
in principle from educational technology.
Educational technology includes numerous types of media that
deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes
technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite
TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and
web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether
free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked
learning, underlie many e-learning processes.
Theoretical perspectives and scientific testing influence
instructional design. The application of theories of human behavior to
educational technology derives input from instructional theory, learning
theory, educational psychology, media psychology and human performance
technology.
Educational technology and e-learning can occur in or out of
the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be
instructor-led, synchronous learning. It is suited to distance learning and in
conjunction with face-to-face teaching, which is termed blended learning.
Educational technology is used by learners and educators in homes, schools
(both K-12 and higher education), businesses, and other settings. 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 is not restricted to high
technology.[3] Nonetheless, electronic educational technology, also called
e-learning, has become an important part of society today, comprising an
extensive array of digitization approaches, components and delivery methods.[4]
For example, m-learning emphasizes mobility, but is otherwise indistinguishable
in principle from educational technology.
Educational technology includes numerous types of media that
deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes
technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite
TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and
web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether
free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked
learning, underlie many e-learning processes.
Theoretical perspectives and scientific testing influence
instructional design. The application of theories of human behavior to
educational technology derives input from instructional theory, learning
theory, educational psychology, media psychology and human performance
technology.
Educational technology and e-learning can occur in or out of
the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be
instructor-led, synchronous learning. It is suited to distance learning and in
conjunction with face-to-face teaching, which is termed blended learning.
Educational technology is used by learners and educators in homes, schools
(both K-12 and higher education), businesses, and other settings.
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