Educational Technology
•introduces the basic learning theories and principles as bases in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of instruction using educational technology.
•introduces both traditional and innovative technologies to facilitate and foster meaningful and effective learning.
•focuses both on developing teacher support materials and production of technology-based student outputs.
Course Content
Week 1:
Foundations of Educational Technology
A.Learning Theories and Environment
B.Learning and Teaching
C.Technology and Education
D.Evolution of Educational Technology
Week 2:
Design of Technology-Enchanced Instruction
A.Technology and Instructional Situations
B.Technology and Instructional Planning
C.Instructional Methods and Media
D.Planning, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Linkages
Week 3-4:
Application of Technologies for Effective Instruction
A.Digital Technologies in the Classroom
B.ICT Basics
C.Computer Integration to Support Learning
D.ICT for Administrative Functions
E.ICT for Academic Functions
F.Integration of Multimedia in Teaching
Week 5:
Using the Internet to Support Learning
A.Networking and Internet Basics
B.Internet Communication: Synchronous and Asynchronous
Week 6:
Using the Internet to Support Learning
A.Use of Internet-based Tools in Teaching and Learning
B.Use of the Internet to Access and Publish Education-related Information
C.Internet Issues and Concerns
Week 7:
Advance Multimedia Technologies
A.Audio and Visual Technologies
B.Video Technologies
C.Assistive Technologies
D.Web-based Multimedia Facilities
Week 8-9:
Integration of Distance Education to Support Learning
A.Exploring Distance Education
B.Assessment of Learning at a Distance
C.Different Approaches to Distance Education
D.Tools to Facilitate Distance Education
Week 10:
Issues in Implementing Technology in Education
A.Issues in Integrating Technology in Schools
B.Evaluating the Implementation of Technology in Schools
C.Trends in Educational Technology
D.Educational Technology in the Future
Educational Web Resources