EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

​EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Judith Dalit

EDTECH 4A​

Educational technology is the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning. When referred to with its abbreviation, edtech, it is often referring to the industry of companies that create educational technology.

​Educational Technology​

Educational technology is a term used to describe a wide array of teaching-and-learning–related software and hardware that's increasingly being used in college and university classrooms​.

​What is meant by educational technology?

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Examples of education ICT include using cloud-based learning software, apps, blogs or discussion boards, digital whiteboards, and other interactive online tools for students and teachers.

​What are examples of educational technology?

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Educational technology in education is important because it helps today's teachers to integrate new technologies and tools into their classroom. Teachers are able to upgrade and improve the learner-centeredness of their classroom. It enables teachers to engage their students in unique, innovative, and equitable ways.

​What is educational technology and why is it important?

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• It is based on scientific and technological advancements.

• It is more a practical discipline and less a theoretical one.

• It is a fast-growing modern discipline.

​What are the characteristics of educational technology?

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