Educational Technology: Foundations, Learning Formats, Tools, and Responsible Use

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How does the AECT define educational technology?

As the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

Why is educational technology broader than educational hardware?

It includes equipment and digital media, but also theories, procedures, instructional designs, and practices that support learning.

What is an LMS used for?

A learning management system helps deliver, organize, and manage learning, including course activities, student progress, and learning resources.

What does m-learning emphasize?

Learning supported by mobile devices, with flexibility in when and where learners access materials and participate.

What can the term EdTech mean?

It can mean educational technology generally or, especially as an industry term, companies that develop educational technology products.

Quiz questions

1. Which idea is central to behaviorism as an account of learning?Answer: Observable behavior and the consequences that shape it.
2. What distinguishes synchronous learning from asynchronous learning?Answer: Participants interact during the same period in real time.
3. What is the primary purpose of a learning content management system (LCMS)?Answer: Creating, organizing, and publishing learning content.
4. How does a flipped classroom typically use classroom time?Answer: For application, discussion, practice, and teacher guidance.
5. What does the digital divide refer to?Answer: Gaps between people in access to digital technologies.