Educational technology refers to using technology tools in education to enhance the teaching and learning process. It can be considered both an academic field studying learning and teaching, as well as the practical use of technology in classrooms. There are different definitions and perspectives on educational technology, as it is a broad field that addresses issues of learning with technology. Some key aspects include using technology as a tool to teach, focusing on information and communication technologies, and having the primary goal of improving instruction.

1. Educational technology, sometimes shortened
to EduTech or EdTech, is a wide field.
Therefore, one can find many definitions, some
of which are conflicting.

2. Educational technology as an academic field
can be considered either as a design science
or as a collection of different research
interests addressing fundamental
issues of learning, teaching and social
organization.
 Educational technology as practice refers to
any form of teaching and learning
that makes use of technology.

3. International Technology Education Association
define EDTECH as:
Teaches with technology (uses technology as a tool)

4. Primarily concerned with the narrow spectrum of
information and communication technologies
Primary goal: To enhance the teaching and
learning process

5. ENGAGING AND INDIVIDUALIZED
-Schools should change learning to it’s higher
standard.
TO MEASURE
-Schools should measure student progress against
college and career ready standards and access real-
time data that will guide learning along the way.

6. TO BE EFFECTIVE
- Schools should connect teachers to tools and
individuals who can help them become effective.
TO PROVIDE
-Schools should provide broadband connectivity for
students, no matter where they are.
TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE
-Schools should become more productive,
improve student learning and manage costs
through technology.

7. IMPORTANCE OF EDTECH
MOTIVATION
-nowadays we are technologically advance, students
will be more motivated when using different
technologies in teaching.
SAVINGS
-The savings which result from using technology
can come in many facets. On a basic level technology
can replace infrastructure. Desks, books, lab
equipment and other items are a heavy cost burden on
schools everywhere. Technology and devices can help
save on these costs. In addition geographically
isolated or economically disadvantaged children can
benefit from access to online software or resources
which would be cost prohibitive without technology.

8. ‘’DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE IN
EDTECH’’
1. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
 The combination of the processes and tools in
addressing educational needs and problems, with an
emphasis on applying the most current tools:
computers and their related technologies

9. 2.Historical Perspectives
 Important to examine the four different historical
perspectives on these processes and tools, each of
which has helped to shape current practices in the
field:
1. Media and Audiovisual Communications
2. Instructional Systems
3. Vocational Training (Technology Education)
4. Computer Systems

10. 3. Technology as Vocational
Training
 Vocational Training is another view of
educational technology.
 It sees technology as a tool used in business and
industry called technology education.
 It derived from trainers and vocational educators
in the 1980’s.
 Key words: Job skills, work world,
business/industry
 Examples: Robotics, manufacturing systems, and
computer-assisted design

11. 4. Computer Systems
 Advent of computers in 1950’s for business,
industry, and military trainers
 Recognized the potential of computers as
instructional tools
 Computer technology was predicted to be the
most important components of educational
technology
 Instructional applications of computers did not
produce the anticipated success

12. REFERENCES: http://quektek.wikispaces.com/file/view/Four_Perspectives_on_Educational_Te
chnology.ppt.
http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology