Educational technology, sometimes shortened to EduTech or EdTech, is a wide field.

Therefore, one can find many definitions, some of which are conflicting.

WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY?

Educational technology as an academic field can be considered either as a design science or as a collection of different research interests addressing fundamental issues of learning, teaching and social organization.

Educational technology as practice refers to any form of teaching and learning that makes use of technology.

 

International Technology Education Association define EDTECH as:

Teaches with technology (uses technology as a tool)

’’Educational technology’’

Primarily concerned with the narrow spectrum of information and communication technologies

Primary goal: To enhance the teaching and learning process

ENGAGING AND INDIVIDUALIZED -Schools should change learning to it’s

higher standard.TO MEASURE -Schools should measure student progress

against college and career ready standards and access real-time data that will guide learning along the way.

GOALS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

TO BE EFFECTIVE - Schools should connect teachers to

tools and individuals who can help them become effective.

TO PROVIDE -Schools should provide broadband

connectivity for students, no matter where they are.

TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE -Schools should become more

productive, improve student learning and manage costs through technology.

IMPORTANCE OF EDTECHMOTIVATION -nowadays we are technologically advance,

students will be more motivated when using different technologies in teaching.

SAVINGS -The savings which result from using technology

can come in many facets. On a basic level technology can replace infrastructure. Desks, books, lab equipment and other items are a heavy cost burden on schools everywhere. Technology and devices can help save on these costs. In addition geographically isolated or economically disadvantaged children can benefit from access to online software or resources which would be cost prohibitive without technology.

‘’DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE IN EDTECH’’

1. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY The combination of the processes and tools in

addressing educational needs and problems, with an emphasis on applying the most current tools: computers and their related technologies

2.Historical Perspectives Important to examine the four different

historical perspectives on these processes and tools, each of which has helped to shape current practices in the field:1. Media and Audiovisual Communications2. Instructional Systems3. Vocational Training (Technology Education)4. Computer Systems

3. Technology as Vocational Training Vocational Training is another view of

educational technology. It sees technology as a tool used in

business and industry called technology education.

It derived from trainers and vocational educators in the 1980’s.

Key words: Job skills, work world, business/industry

Examples: Robotics, manufacturing systems, and computer-assisted design

4. Computer Systems Advent of computers in 1950’s for

business, industry, and military trainers Recognized the potential of computers as

instructional tools Computer technology was predicted to

be the most important components of educational technology Instructional applications of computers

did not produce the anticipated success

REFERENCES: http://quektek.wikispaces.com/file/view/Four_Perspectives_on_Educational_Technology.ppt.http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology