Many people think that technology refers only to machines such as computers, televisions, videos, etc. technology is more than just machines. Technology refers to "all the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their needs and desires." (The World Book Encyclopedia, Vol 19).
"Technology" comes from the Greek word "teche" which means craft or art. Therefore, educational technology refers to art or craft of responding to educational needs. Furthermore, educational technology refers to how people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their educational needs and desire like learning.
Educational technology is the application of scientific findings in our method, process or procedure of working in the field of education in order to effect learning. It embraces curriculum and instructional design, learning environment, theories of teaching-learning. it is also a field study of a profession, it is a use of all human inventions for teachers to realize their mission to teach in order the students to learn.
Technology in education is associated with educational technology. technology in education means the application of technology in education. It involves any processes involved in operating institutions which house the the educational enterprises.
Instructional technology is also part of educational technology. Instructional technology the systematic way of designing, carrying out, and valuing the total process of learning.
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