EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

I. Make a personal definition of Education Technology

Technology means the systematic application of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical task.
Therefore, educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from different disciplines
(communication, psychology, sociology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, computer science, etc.) plus
experiential knowledge from educational practise (Natalie Descryver)

Educational technology is the use of technology to improve education. It is a systematic, iterative process for
designing instruction or training used to improve performance. Educational technology is sometimes also
known as instructional technology or learning technology. (Wikipedia:Educational_technology)

The study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and
managing appropriate technological processes and resources. ([1])

A definition centered on its process: "A complex, integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas,
devices, and organization, for analyzing problems, and devising, implementing, evaluating and managing
solutions to those problems, involved in all aspects of human learning" ([2])

"One definition of Educational Technology is that it is a systematic, iterative process for designing instruction
or training used to improve performance

Lachance et al. (1980:183) also focus on the the process idea: la technologie ducative en tant que
processus systmatique intgrant les diverses fonctions du processus ducatif. Elle vise, d'une part,
analyser des problmes relis l'enseignement et/ou l'apprentissage et, d'autre part, laborer, implanter
et valuer des solutions ces problmes par le dveloppement et l'exploitation des ressources ducatives
(cited by Lapointe, 1991).

Educational Technology (Information Technology) according to International Technology Education Association

Teaches with technology (uses technology as a tool)
Primarily concerned with the narrow spectrum of information and communication technologies
Primary goal: To enhance the teaching and learning process
(http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology)

II. Write views about Educational Technology in the context of Instructional Delivery
Making use of technology to allow students the freedom to discover solutions to problems both
independently and collaboratively is a force for good. As educators we strive for students to engage with our
subject beyond a superficial level. We want them to be active learners, learners who have a thirst for discovery
and knowledge. Technology places the world in the hands of every student inside the confines of your
classroom.
There are many ways in which technology can be used in the classroom to engage students and facilitate
exciting, engaging and interesting lessons. I'm not going to ignore the fact that there is a cost attached to most
things. Whatever you choose to use you need to make sure that you're getting it for the right reasons.
Allowing yourself the opportunity to do something new and using technology as the tool can open up a cave
of treasures that hooks the attention of the student and once you have that it can lead them anywhere.
(https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/jun/18/technology-transform-teaching-
students-schools)

III. Illustrate using a flowchart certain technological practices for College Educatio. Explain the flow
comprehensively.