Educational Technology

Educational Technology presents a simple and logical discussion on the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning by using the appropriate technological processes and array tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning. It systematically identifies the goals of education, recognize the diversity of learners' needs, the contexts in which learning will take place, and the range of provisions needed for each of these.

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Educational Technology -- Change is Law of Nature -- Evolution of Educational Technology -- Educational Technology Before 1700 CE -- Educational Technology After 1700 CE -- Concept and Definition of Educational Technology -- Nature of Educational Technology -- Technology of Education -- Technology in Education -- Educational Technology as a System of 5 Ms -- Definitions of Educational Technology -- Scope of Educational Technology -- Identification of Aims and Objectives -- Developing Criteria for Evaluation -- Analysis and Structuring Learning Experiences -- Developing/Selecting Teaching Strategies and Media -- Teacher Training -- Continuing Education -- Mass Education -- Gaming and Simulation -- Distance Education -- Research -- Teaching Technology -- Contents of Teaching Technologies -- Main Features of Teaching Technology -- Behavioural Technology -- Main Features of Behavioural Technology -- Training Technology -- Cybernetics -- System Approach -- Approaches to Educational Technology -- Educational Technology (Step I) or Hardware Approach -- Educational Technology (Step II) or Software Approach -- Hardware and Sof…