Educational Technology: Introduction

Educational Technology By: Henry F. Haranay

Technology is more than hardware. Technology consists of the designs and the environments that engage learners. – D. Jonassen

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO ED. TECH.

Meaning of Educational Technology • In two minutes, think of anything that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “educational technology”.

Meaning of Educational Technology • Of all the answers given, what is the most common? • What conclusions can be drawn from the given answers? • Is this conclusion enough to generalize “educational technology”?

Meaning of Educational Technology • Technology is the applied side of scientific development. • Educational technology is 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 (Corpuz & Lucido, 2008). • Educational technology is a field study which is concerned with the practice of using educational methods and resources for the ultimate goal of facilitating the learning process (Lucido & Borabo, 1997).

Meaning of Educational Technology • There are other terms associated with educational technology: • Technology in education; • Instructional technology; • Technology integration; and • Educational media. • Are they related?

Meaning of Educational Technology • TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION • The application of technology to any of those processes involved in operating the institutions which house the educational enterprise (Jonassen, 1999).

• INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY • Refers to those aspects of educational technology that are concerned with instruction… It is a systematic way of designing, carrying out, and evaluating the total process of learning and teaching in terms of specific objectives (Lucido & Borabo, 1997).

• TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION • Means using learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement, and extend skills (Williams, 2000).

Meaning of Educational Technology • EDUCATIONAL MEDIA • Are channels or instruments of communications which serves educational purposes (Lucido & Paz, 2008).

Classifications of Educational Technology (Garo, 2008) Educational Technology

Material Technology

Non-Material Technology

Low-Tech Paper Technology

Theories, Laws, Principles of Learning

High-Tech Mediated Technology

Methods and Strategies of Teaching

Roles of Educational Technology in Learning • Educational Technology is very useful in the classroom. If properly selected and used they can do the following: • • • • • • • •

Arouse and sustain the attention and interest of students. Concretize concept and ideas to promote meaningful learning. Make learning more permanent by providing rich experiences. Provide activities for independent learning. Promote continuity of thought. Increase the quality of learning while decreasing the time spent. Check student’s preparedness. Make learning more interactive.

• Delivery vehicles for instruction. • Facilitate instruction.

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