Roles and function of educational technology

1. 1. The term 21st century has become the central part of educational thinking and planning for the future. Administrations
and Teachers are actively searching for ways to prepare students for the future, and the educational system has been
evolving faster than ever before. Creating a 21st century education system is about making sure that all students are
prepared to succeed in a competitive world a world with plenty of opportunities for highly skilled individuals and limited
options for everyone else. In order to prepare students to play their role in the 21st century society we are a part of, the
following can be considered when deciding how education will look in our schools and classrooms.
2. 2. 1. Instruction should be student-centered Education is no longer about listening to the teacher talk and absorbing the in
formation. In order to contribute to society, students will need to be able to acquire new information as problems arise.
Then, they will need to connect the new information with the knowledge they already have and apply it to solving the
problem at hand. They will not be able to call upon a teacher for answers, so will need to have learned how to learn on
their own. In this classroom model, the teacher would act as a facilitator for the students.
3. 3. 2. Education should be collaborative Students must learn how to collaborate with others. Students should learn how to
recognize the different strengths and talents each person can bring to a project, and change roles depending on those
attributes. Schools should also be collaborating with other educational institutions around the world to share information
and learn about different practices or methods that have been developed.
4. 4. 3. Learning should have context Student-centered does not mean that the teacher gives up all control of the classroom.
While students are encouraged to learn in different ways, the teacher still provides guidance as to the skills that need to
be acquired. The teacher can make a point of helping students to understands how the skills they are building can be
applied in their lives. Since we are no longer preparing students for specific tasks and roles, we need to take a more
general approach and teach them the skills that are useful in any situation.
5. 5. The Role of Technology in 21st century Learning: 1.Technology allows for 24/7 access to information 2. Constant social
interaction, and 3. Easily created and shared digital content
6. 6. There is a call for action to integrate technology as a fundamental building block into education in three broad areas: 1.
Use technology comprehensively to develop proficiency in 21st century skills. 2. Use technology comprehensively to
support innovative teaching and learning. 3. Use technology comprehensively to create robust education support systems.
7. 7. Important Functions of Educational Technology 1. Improvement of Teaching Educational Technology analyses the
process of teaching thoroughly. It tries to find out the different variables of teaching, their interlinks, effects upon each
other, relationships, theories of teaching, phases of teaching principles of teaching, maxims of teaching etc. 2. Analysis of
the Teaching-Learning Process Educational Technology aims at analyzing the process of teaching-learning thoroughly. It
tries to find out the different variables of teaching their interlinks effects upon each other, relationship etc. It also
concerned with various phases of teaching. The principles of teaching and the maxims of teaching are also evaluated by
it.
8. 8. 3. Improvement of Learning Educational Technology analyses the process of learning and the related theories. It
facilitates more and more of learning in less time. It takes the help of various empirically established generalizations from
psychology, sociology, physical sciences, engineering etc. 4. Enhancing Goals of Education The objectives of education
are being reviewed and revised with the passage of time. Educational technology helps in finding out the right objectives.
Everything in this universe is undergoing tremendous changes and with a very fast speed. 5. Training to Teachers The
changed type of environment with new curriculum and new materials is to be handled by the teachers. Right type of
training to the teachers is the need of the hour.
9. 9. 6. Development of Curriculum Curriculum is the total teaching-learning environment, which has to be modified and
remodeled in the light of latest thoughts. Educational technology can do this job of developing a suitable curriculum
appropriately. 7. Development of Teaching-Learning Materials Teaching-learning materials are also as important as
anything else in the reaching-learning process. They have to be in accordance with the environment of the learners. Only
right type of materials will able to modify the behavior of the learner suitably making him a fit person for the society. 8.
Teaching-Learning Strategies A strategy plays an important role in the hands of a teacher in every teaching-learning
situation. The strategy has to be the right one, which should be according to the materials an is able to bring about
effective teaching learning.
10. 10. 9. Development of Audio-Visual Aids Audio-Visual aids have always played an important role in the teaching-learning
process. They need be used according to the times. The software aids, the hardware aids, the computer and other such
appliances, equipment etc., have to be used in the present type of teaching-learning environment. 10. Help in Overall
Improvements Educational technology helps in locating the problems in the different areas of education. It also helps in
remedying the draw- backs. Evaluation of the teaching-learning process is also made better because through feedback,
things are improved thoroughly and there is better control over the process of education. 11. Identification of Needs of the
Community Educational Technology identifies the needs of the community. It helps in providing equal education
opportunities to backward people, disadvantaged students and deprived sections of the society. Educational Technology
aims at identifying the needs of the community from time to time.

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THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Both teachers and the students are convinced about the important contributions educational
technology can offer. If properly selected and used, instructional materials can do the following:
1.) Arouse and sustain the interest and attention of the pupils/students to learn.
2.) Concretize abstract concepts/ideas to promote meaningful learning.
3.) Makes learning more permanent because of the rich experiences that they provide.
4.) Provide self-activities for independent learning.
5.) Increae vocabulary by eliminating verbalism.
6.) Develop continuity of thought.
7.) Increase the quality of learning while decreasing the time spent.
8.) Check pupils preparedness.
9.) Make learning more interactive, hence learning is improved.
Garo, Candelaria D., 2004 Teaching Educational Technology, National Bookstore
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