Defintion+of+Educational+Technology

This assignment was something that we did on the first day of class. It was a great way to get into the class, and for everyone to start of with what they thought it meant and then overtime learn what it actually is. I think this is a good icebreaker in classes that aren't exactly self explanatory as to what you're going to be learning.

Tara Goike January 11, 2010 Educational Technology encompasses a variety of different things to me, all involving the furthering of one’s learning ability through the means of computers and online resources. In classrooms designed to help younger elementary aged students I believe the meaning of educational technology involves things like electronic books, audios, or computer games to aid kids in learning how to read or solve math problems. As children grow the need for technology does as well. They will begin to use the internet as a facet to aid them in research and help them to obtain knowledge in other areas. They will begin to use proper citations and fulfill research requirements. The examples of educational technology can reside in programs as simple as power points, and Microsoft word, and can be as specific as databases. The endless amounts of tools used through electronics helps to shape and develop the way students think and learn. From as early as grade school kids have been familiarized with the assets a computer can bring to their life. Many children have learned to read through books that allow them to engage and give them the option of learning whether or not their answer is correct. These games come off as fun, permitting the students to be blindsided by the ultimate purpose of learning.