Education Technology: Scope

According to a well written Wikipedia article: Educational technology [...] refers to the use of both physical hardware and educational theoretics. It encompasses several domains, including learning theory, computer-based training, online learning, and, where mobile technologies are used, m-learning. Accordingly, there are several discrete aspects to describing the intellectual and technical development of educational technology:

educational technology as the theory and practice of educational approaches to learning
educational technology as technological tools and media that assist in the communication of knowledge, and its development and exchange
educational technology for learning management systems (LMS), such as tools for student and curriculum management, and education management information systems (EMIS)
educational technology itself as an educational subject; such courses may be called "Computer Studies" or "Information and Communication Technology (ICT)"

Education Technology: Aim

Whenever I make a decision about any form of education technology, I ask the following questions about it: does it widen the doorway to learning for students, educators, and administrators? Does it remove barriers to learning for students, educators, and administrators?

1.1 Education Technology

Objectives:

Given a word processor, a presentation application, and the resources provided, define, explain, and identify the four dominant areas of Education Technology and provide an example of how each may be used to widen learning opportunities without creating learning barriers, and to remove learning barriers without narrowing learning opportunities.

Directions:

1. Review the presentation

2. Read through: http://butleratutb.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/54303028/Through%20Chapter%202.pdf

3. Complete assignment 1.1: Discussion post. Introduce yourself on the discussion forum, and post what inspires you about education. Give an example of Education Technology which in each of the four areas of Education Technology, widens the doorway to learning for students, educators, and administrators, or lowers the barriers to learning for students, educators, and administrators.

4. Respond to a peer’s posting.

5. After you've completed Module 1, participate in the Module 1 multiple choice quiz.