Educational technology, also termed instructional technology,information and communication technology (ICT) in education, EdTech, and learning technology
Educational technology is used by learners and educators in homes, schools (both K-12 and higher education), businesses, and other settings. The term educational technology encompasses both material objects, such as machines and networking hardware, as well as theories such as instructional theory and learning theory. Educational technology is an integral part of society today. Information and communications technology in education refers both to an array of tools and also to the principles for their effective application in learning. Educational technology relies on a broad definition of methodologies and techniques, and skills assessments.
Educational Technology as a subject for us education student is very important and advantageous in a way we are in the 21st century creating a 21st century teachers with a different philosophy. It will catch attention of the students, it will make teacher's work easier, and very convenient to use.
Teachers have gaps in understanding the appropriate uses of technology in a learning environment. Similar to learning a new task or trade, special training is vital to ensuring the effective integration of classroom technology. The current school curriculum tends to guide teachers in training students to be autonomous problem solvers. This has become a significant barrier to effective training because the traditional methods of teaching have clashed with what is now expected in the present workplace. Today’s students in the workplace are increasingly being asked to work in teams, drawing on different sets of expertise, and collaborating to solve problem. These experiences are not highly centered on in the traditional classroom, but are twenty-first century skills that can be attained through the incorporation and engagement with technology. Changes in instruction and use of technology can also promote a higher level of learning among students with different types of intelligence.
