Education Technology

Reflection for Group 1

1. What is Education Technology?

Education Technology is the development, application and evaluation of systems,
techniques and aids to improve the process of human learning. It is a systematic way of
designing, implementing and evaluating the total learning and teaching in terms of
specific objectives based on research in human learning and communication; and
employing a combination of human and non-human resources to bring about more
effective instruction. Simply stated, educational technology is the application of the
results of researchers and studies, material or non-material to improve Teaching and
learning. Materials results of researchers include both the traditional aids, which will be
the focus of this course. Non- materials results includes the theories and principles of
teaching including methodologies strategies and techniques of teaching.


2. Differentiate Education Technology and Technology in Education
Technology education is a distinct discipline that provides students with the knowledge and
skills needed to function in a technological society. Instructional or educational technology is
a strategy for using different forms of technology (such as computers) to aid or enhance
educational instruction. It is not a discipline.
Technology Education is also called the Study of Technology or Technological
Studies.
Technology Education teaches about technology as an educational area of content.
Technology Education is concerned with a broad spectrum of technology, which is any
innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment to satisfy perceived
human needs and wants, and how technology accomplishes this through the interrelated
disciplines of math, science, engineering, and others.
The primary goal of Technology Education in grades K12 is to develop technological
literacy in all students. Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, understand,
and evaluate technology in general.
Educational Technology focuses on the use of computers, information systems*, audiovisual
equipment, and other media.
Educational Technology is also called Instructional Technology or Information
Technology (IT)
Educational Technology is mainly concerned with the narrow spectrum of technologies
used for communication and the dissemination of information.
Educational Technology teaches through technology, instructing students in the use of a
relatively small set of tools developed by technology.
The primary goal of Educational Technology in grades K12 is to enhance the teaching
and learning process.

Education Technology
Reflection for Group 1
3. What is/are the importance of Technology in Education?
With technology, educators, students and parents have a variety of learning tools at their
fingertips. Here are some of the ways in which technology improves education over time:
Teachers can collaborate to share their ideas and resources online: They can
communicate with others across the world in an instant, meet the shortcomings of their
work, refine it and provide their students with the best. This approach definitely enhances
the practice of teaching.
Students can develop valuable research skills at a young age: Technology gives
students immediate access to an abundance of quality information which leads to learning
at much quicker rates than before.
Students and teachers have access to an expanse of material: There are plenty of
resourceful, credible websites available on the Internet that both teachers and students can
utilize. The Internet also provides a variety of knowledge and doesnt limit students to one
persons opinion.
Online learning is now an equally credible option: Face-to-face interaction is huge,
especially in the younger years, but some students work better when they can go at their
own pace. Online education is now accredited and has changed the way we view education.