The Roles & Functions of Educational Technology in the 21st Century Education
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Roles and Functions of Educational
Technology in the 21st Century
of Education
Instruction should be a student-centered- “learned how to learn”; the teacher would act as a facilitator for the students.
Education should be collaborative- it should be dynamic; students should be encouraged to work together to discover information.
Learning should have context- students will be much more motivated to learn something that they can see the value in.
The Role of Technology in 21st Century
Learning
1. Technology allows 24/7 access to information
2. Constant social interaction, and3. Easily created and shared digital context
A Call for action to Integrate
Technology as a Fundamental
block into Education
1. Use technology comprehensively to develop proficiency in 21st century skills.
Knowledge of core content in necessary, but no longer sufficient for success in a competitive world.
1. Use technology comprehensively to develop proficiency in 21st century skills.
Knowledge of core content in necessary, but no longer sufficient for success in a competitive world.
2. Use technology comprehensively to support innovative teaching and learning
Schools should engage opportunities for students to learn and to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways.
3. Use technology comprehensively to create robust education support systems
Technology transforms standards and assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional and administration.
The 9 Important Functions of Educational Technology
Improvement of Technology
by developing the theories of technology, it helps improving the quality of education.
Analysis of Teaching-Learning process
to establish better relationship between teaching and learning.
Improvement of Learning
it facilitates more and more learning in less time.
Enhancing Goals of Education
the objectives of education are being reviewed and revised with passage of time.
Training for Teachers
educational technology can render its valuable help in the training of teachers also.
Development of Curriculum
only a suitable type of curriculum will help in attainment of goals.
Development of Teaching-Learning Materials
only right type of materials will able to modify the behavior of the learner suitably making him a fit person for the society.
Teaching-Learning Strategies
strategies are being evolved by educational technology. It is a must for every teacher.
Development of Audio-Visual Aids
the software and the hardware aids is to be used in the type of teaching-learning environment.
Help in Over-all Improvements
educational technology can revolutionize the whole process of teaching-learning.
Identification of needs of the community
educational technology aims at identifying the needs of the community from time to time.
Roles and Functions of Educational
Technology in the 21st Century of
Education
Name: John Martin CongsonSchedule: 4:30-5:30 MWF