Educational technology, also termed instructional technology, information and communication technology (ICT) in education, EdTech, and learning technology, is "the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources." A closely related term, e-learning, refers to the use of modern technology, such as computers, digital technology, networked digital devices and associated software and courseware with learning scenarios, worksheets and interactive exercises which facilitate learning.
Educational technology is utilized by learners and educators in many settings, such as home, school, higher education, and business and professions. As a terminology, educational technology encompasses both material objects, such as machines and networking hardware, and also aspects such as instructional theory and learning theory.
Some of the strengths of the ICTs
include:
1. Individualization of learning: This
means that people learn as
individuals and not as a homogenous
group. ICTs allow each individual to
relate to the medium and its
content.
2. Interactivity: Interactivity is the
way in which a person can relate to
the content, go forward and
backward in the content, start at
any point depending upon prior
knowledge instead of always in a sequential way.
3. Low per unit cost: Per person, ICTs reduce the cost of education from very high to very low.
4. Distance and climate insensitive: It does not matter where you are, or how the weather is, you can still access and learn from ICTs.
Educational technology is utilized by learners and educators in many settings, such as home, school, higher education, and business and professions. As a terminology, educational technology encompasses both material objects, such as machines and networking hardware, and also aspects such as instructional theory and learning theory.
Some of the strengths of the ICTs
include:
1. Individualization of learning: This
means that people learn as
individuals and not as a homogenous
group. ICTs allow each individual to
relate to the medium and its
content.
2. Interactivity: Interactivity is the
way in which a person can relate to
the content, go forward and
backward in the content, start at
any point depending upon prior
knowledge instead of always in a sequential way.
3. Low per unit cost: Per person, ICTs reduce the cost of education from very high to very low.
4. Distance and climate insensitive: It does not matter where you are, or how the weather is, you can still access and learn from ICTs.
