PGDE EST 704-Edu Tech. Lecture Series No 5-Uses and Characteristics of Educational Technology

 PGDE EST 704-Edu Tech. Lecture Series No 5-Uses and Characteristics of Educational Technology

By

Olaide Alabi (PhD)

 Objectives

At the end of this lecture, learners are expected to

1.      Explain the Uses of Educational Technology

2.       Highlight the Characteristics of Educational Technology.

Content

The use of technology is remarkable, especially during whole-class instruction can foster student engagement for auditory and visual learners. Integrating simple technologies power points, games, internet homework assignments, or online grading systems can be difference makers in students' growth in the classroom. Other uses of educational technology include:

1)                 Technology education has not only become a network of gathering and sharing ideas, but also a platform for students and teachers to research, collaborate, and differentiate.

2). Through educational technology, collaborating and communicating with peers becomes meaningful and it is a meaningful and purposeful way to share ideas.

3). Technology integration offers educators ways to pace student lessons based on the student’s level and multiple intelligence. It could help to transform the classroom into a digital learning environment.

4). Effective technology could be used to integrate interdisciplinary activities in a way that deepens and enhances students’ learning process.

5). Technology in the classroom could lead to active engagement, collaboration among peers, and connections to the real world.

6) . It could be used to make teaching and learning more meaningful and fun!

7)  . It could be used to engage in Distance learning and improve access to education.

8) . It offers personalized learning opportunities and Develops metacognition.

9). To connect better with students and Increase student engagement.

10)  To provide better Learning Management Systems.

11)  It could improve teacher practice, ease teaching methods gamified learning.

12)  To guide students in creating student websites, enhancing learning at their own pace and allowing students to create products.

13)  Provide faster access to information and Immersive learning experiences.

14)  It could open up a more engaged learning environment, improve interaction and communication, and make studying enjoyable.

15)  Useful for preparing students for the real world and online curricula.

Characteristics of educational technology  

1. It is a good source for educational design; this means it depends on designing educational programs, educational strategies, study materials, and writing educational texts.

2. It brought some levels of expansion to the educational system thereby representing the development and production of visual and audio programs, printed materials and applications of computer technology.

3. It is a weapon for a good agenda; it is to analyse the various ongoing problems in the educational process and try to solve them and analyse their results and levels.

4.  It has the trait of improving the educational system

5.  It is based on scientific advancement and research

6.  It is the modern way of teaching and learning

7.  The innovative technology saves the extra amount spent on traditional educational resources. By reducing educational cost it helps students to learn subjects easily and effectively.

8.  It is based on the modern concept of discipline

9.  It is a science of techniques. 

10.  It is an avenue for global unity, some level of togetherness is ensured in the utilization of educational technology

Assignment

Write short notes on one of the uses of Educational Technology.

Give the answer to your assignment under the comment session

References

AcademiaEdu https://www.academia.edu/82942649/Concept_and_Scope_of_Educational_Technology_Types_Teaching_Technology_Instructional_Technology_Approaches_to_EdTech_Software_Hardware_and_Systems_Approach_ Ø https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/63862/1/Unit%201.pdf Ø

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