EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

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Although some lessons in school have to be learned, regardless of however seemingly dull they might be, there is definitely a need to inject some life and vigor into certain lessons.  It is fair to say that a number of pupils will struggle with a great deal of lessons because they find the subject of little interest or find the teaching method to be dull or bland.  Given the amount of fast paced and brightly coloured TV shows, films and computer games available for children to watch, it is perhaps inevitable that children struggle to become interested in a lot of topics at school.  There are ways to combat this though and using some of the best educational technology products around should make a considerable difference in making education more fun for pupils.

Beginning with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools, technology has affected human society and its surroundings in a variety of ways: Foremost, it has: Assisted in the development of more advanced economies
Allowed the rise of a leisure class
Helped develop today's global economy
Philosophical debates continue regarding the present and future uses, primarily over whether technology improves the human condition or worsens it.

                   Computer technology  is a prime example. Computers have certainly changed the way people do just about everything, including how they handle personal affairs, communicate, run businesses, and how our children are taught. However, although technology promises many potential benefits for education, we must be careful not to make the all-too-common mistake of speaking of educational technology as if it is synonymous with computer technology. There are other forms of technology used in education and we should not ignore them.
"Technically speaking," educational technology, sometimes referred to as learning technology, is the study and practice of teaching and improving capabilities by developing, using, and administering suitable technological processes and resources. Whether the selected medium is a GPS device, an educational video, a metal detector, or a computer, educational technology provides for an enormous amount of interactivity. It allows faculty and students to participate in dynamic demonstrations, simulations, and models that can be used to explore and test theories.
The use of educational technology can:

•  Show students the path of recent technological progress
•  Enrich instructional lectures and presentations
•  Encourage students to be active discoverers
•  Enhance motivation and curiosity

The appropriate use of all forms of technology in education leads to improved thinking, greater problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of both concrete and abstract concepts.

 

Educators need to realize that today's student is more comfortable typing up a paragraph on the computer rather than writing it on a piece of paper. These educators need to become part of the technology revolution in order to be able to integrate education technology into their classrooms. Blogging, web design, video conferencing and joining online communities are just some of the ways educators can become more familiar with the internet and technology era.
With so many new online etiquette rules, keeping up with the children becomes quite a task for anyone who works with them on a daily basis. Many times, students are more technologically advanced than the leader of the class. This poses a problem in many ways. Teachers must step up to the challenge of trying to stay one step ahead of the game by reading trade journals and asking technology directors within their district for the latest technology news. Being educated about trends will keep adults ready to approach this new learning avenue with confidence.

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The videos  distributed are also screened to meet  high standards.

Teachers in the 21st century classroom will be better educators if they understand how to use multi media in their lessons, if they understand the processes that research has shown to be the most effective for improved student performance, and if they know how to find quality video resources that will enhance their lessons.

CONCLUSION

"Technically speaking," educational technology, sometimes referred to as learning technology, is the study and practice of teaching and improving capabilities by developing, using, and administering suitable technological processes and resources. Whether the selected medium is a GPS device, an educational video, a metal detector, or a computer, educational technology provides for an enormous amount of interactivity. It allows faculty and students to participate in dynamic demonstrations, simulations, and models that can be used to explore and test theories.