EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. It is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory.
While instructional technology covers the processes and systems of learning and instruction, educational technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability.
Educational Technology includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, as well as Internet applications and activities. It aims to infuse technology in the student-teachers training, helping them to adapt and meet rapid and continuing technological changes, particularly in the thriving global information and communication technology (ICT) environment.
The presentation of information learning activities in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non-linear manner, meaning that the learner may follow his path of activities thus providing an environment of learner autonomy and thinking skills.
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The Internet and Education
Today schools are gearing up to take advantage of internet access, where they can plug into the Library of Congress, make virtual visit to famous museums in the world, write to celebrities, and even send questions to heads of states.
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InformationTechnology in Support of Student-Centered Learning
Desiring to gain effectiveness, efficiency and economy in administration and instruction, schools in these developed economies have also adopted the support of ICTs. Their students have now become active not passive learners, who can interact with other learners, demonstrating independence and self-awareness in the learning process.
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Computer as a Tutor
It should be made clear, however, that the computer cannot totally replace the teacher since the teacher shall continue to play the major roles of information deliverer and learning environment controller. The computer is a tutor in this new age of learning. It does not replace the teacher, although it assumes certain roles previously assigned to teachers who now has to take the new role of facilitator and guide.
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Educational Websites
It is often helpful to use educational websites as a means of collecting the relevant information about the concerned subject. These educational websites are especially best for those students who live in the remote areas and don't able to reach the colleges for their research or project. It provides significant benefits for developing schools and to assist with both collaboration and information sharing.
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REFERENCES
Lucida, Paz I., Ph. D., EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2, Lorimar Publishing, INC., @ Copyright, 2007
http://www.itu.int/newsarchive/wtd/2001/FeatureEducation.html
http://www.wikipedia.org
http://www.pewinternet.org
http://www.wisegeek.com
http://www.youtube.com
