Educational technology is an abstract field that facilitates learning and improves performance through ethical use of technology. It is guided by objectivism and constructivism, with the former viewing learning as transmitted knowledge through directed teaching and standardized tests, while the latter sees learning as constructed through student-centered, hands-on activities. When used to promote student-centered learning, collaboration, and sharpen intrinsic abilities, educational technology can be effective.

1. Education Two separate and concrete disciplines Technology

2. Educational Technology One very abstract field

3. Educational Technology The study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

4. Educational Technology is Guided by two theoretical schools of thought on how learning is accomplished Driven by many perspectives and many viewpoints

5. Objectivism Constructivism Learning is accomplished with individual methods of demonstration. Learning is accomplished by the passing of standardize tests. Learning is transmitted knowledge via directed, systematic, and structured teaching. Learning is constructed knowledge via the use of activities that generate it. Learning must be teacher-directed; inquiry-based approaches are too slow for the classroom. Effective learning is hands-on instruction that is student-centered, not teacher centered.

7. Promote student-centered learning

8. Stimulate

9. Stimulate student collaboration and

10. Sharpen