Introduction to E

ducational Techn
ology

Technology
Greek word techne which means art or craft
A planned, systematic method of working to achieve planne
d outcomes a process not a product
The applied side of scientific development (Dale,1969)
Any valid and reliable process or procedure that is derived fr
om basic research using scientific method. (
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pectives_and_meaning
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All the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to s
atisfy their needs and desire.
(The World Book Encyclopedia, Vol 19)

Educational Technology
Refers to the art or craft of responding to our educational needs
Refers to how people use their inventions and discoveries to satis
fy their educational needs and desires
A complex, integrated process involving people, procedures, idea
s, devices, and organization for analyzing problems and devising,
implementing, evaluating and managing solutions to those probl
ems, involved in all aspects of human learning. (Association for E
ducational Communications and Technology, 1977. The definitio
n of educational technology, 1-16, Washington D.C.: AECT)

 Consists of designs and environments that engage learn

ers and reliable technique or method for engaging su
ch as cognitive learning strategies and critical thinking s
kills. (David H. Jonassen, et al 1999)
It is a theory about how problems in human learning are
identified and solved. (David H. Jonassen, Kyle L. Peck,
Brent G. Wilson, 1999)
A field involved in applying a complex, integrated proce
ss to analyze and solve problems in human learning. (D
avid H. Jonassen, et al 1999)

 Field study which is concerned with the practice of using ed

ucational methods and resources for the ultimate goal of fac
ilitating the learning process. (Lucido & Borabo, 1997)
A profession like teaching. It is made up of organized effort t
o implement the theory, intellectual technique and practical
application of educational technology. (David H. Jonassen, e
t al 1999)
It is the application of scientific findings in our method, proc
esses or procedure of working in the field of education in or
der to effect learning. It embraces curriculum and instructio
nal design, learning environment, theories of teaching-learni
ng. It is the use of all human inventions for teachers to realiz
e their mission to teach in order for the students to learn.

Other terms associated with Educatio

nal Technology
Technology in education
The application of technology to any of those processes i
nvolved in operating the institutions which house the educ
ational enterprise.
It includes the application of technology to food, health, fi
nance, scheduling, grade, reporting and other processes w
hich support education within institutions.
Instructional Technology
Part of educational technology.

 It refers to those aspects of educational technology

that are concerned with instruction as contrasted to
designs and operations of educational institutions.
Systematic way of designing, carrying out, and evalu
ating that total process of learning and teaching in t
erms of specific objectives
Technology integration
Learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, suppl
ement and extend skills.
Educational media
Channels or avenues or instruments of communicati
on. Example are books, magazines, newspapers, radi
o, television and internet

Roles and Functions of Educational T

echnology
1. Arouse and sustain the interests and attention of the pupi
ls/students to learn.
2. Concretize abstract concepts/ideas to promotes meaning
ful learning.
3.

Makes learning more permanent because of the rich exp

eriences that they provide.

4. Provide- self-activities for independent learning.

5. Increase vocabulary by eliminating verbalism.

6. Develop continuity of thought.
7. Increase the quality of learning while decreasing the time s
pent.
8. Check the pupil preparedness.
9. Make learning more interactive, hence learning is improve
d.

Guidelines in the selection of instr

uctional materials
Size Is the material (text or picture) big enough to be see
n by the farthest pupil? Is relativity of the size of the pictur
es observed when it is viewed with other materials or pictu
res?
Color Is the material colorful? Pupils are attracted by brig
ht and dark and colors. Is the choice of colors life-like and
harmonious. Does the color facilitate learning?
Durability Can the material stand several uses? Can it be
used over and over again?

 Economy Is the material worth it cost? Or can a cheaper

material in terms of time spent in preparing it and in terms
of the cash value be used?
Easy to handle Is the material light and easy to manipulat
e.
Relevance Is the material up to date? Is it related to the l
esson in particular and to the specific needs, problems and
experiences of the target clientele?
Novelty Can it arouse the curiosity and the sense of disco
very in the learners?