An Introduction

to ET and ICT
What is Technology?

▹ Technology refers to the systematic

application of techniques and principles of
science to achieve an objective effectively
and efficiently. 2

▹ It deals with the application of knowledge

for practical ends.
▹ Technology results in new designs and
devices to improve human productivity.
What is Education?

▹ Education is the process of modification of

behaviour, socialization, social efficiency,
acculturation, and adjustment to the
environment, harmonious and all round 3
development of the human personality.
 What is
Educational
Technology?
Educational Technology…

▹ is the study and ethical practice of

facilitating learning and improving
performance by creating, using,
and managing appropriate 5

technological processes and

resources.
▹ emphasizes communication skills
and approaches to teaching and
learning through the judicious use
and integration of diverse media.
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There can be infinite
uses of the computer
and of new age
technology, but if
teachers themselves are
not able to bring it into
the classroom and make
it work, then it fails.
-Nancy Kassebaum

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 ICT
INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION
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TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology

Information Technology allows us to

send signals around the world. 8

Examples:
Television, Internet, satellite,
GPS, cell phones
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Positive Impact Negative Impact

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INTERNET – INTERNET – Harder to
Information is stored distinguish between
for easy access reliable and unreliable
sources
Communication Technology

Communication Technology is giving

or exchanging information.
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Examples:
Magazines, DVDs,
photography, video games
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Positive Impact Negative Impact

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DIGITAL CAMERA COMPUTERS,
Allow you to edit and PRINTERS, & DIGITAL
print only the pictures CAMERAS
you like Make forgery and
plagiarism easier
What is
Information 12

Communication
Technology?
Information
Communication Technology
 Information and communication
technologies (ICTs) are the
technologies used in the 13

conveying, manipulation and

storage of data by electronic
means.
 It involves gathering, organizing,
and reporting data so it is useful
to people.
 ICT TOOLS
Radio, television, video, DVD, telephone (fixed line &
mobile), satellite systems, computer and network
hardware and software; (equipment and services
associated with these technologies, such as
videoconferencing and electronic mail.) , blogs

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Educational Technology

the use of both physical hardware,

software, and educational theoretic 15
to facilitate learning and improving
performance by creating, using, and
managing appropriate technological
processes and resources.
 Forums 16
LCD, PC Search
OHP,
TV/VHS, Whiteboard, Engine,
Blackboard Phone,
Wireless Phone Interactive Blogs,
Pager
Panel e-Groups
ICT in Education
 ICT as a tool to innovate teaching-
learning practice via Internet (i.e.
digital content, multimedia,
teaching-learning methods, 17

learning environment)
 ICT as an administrative tool (i.e.
education management
information systems (EMIS)
ICT in Education
 ICT as an expanding learning
opportunity (i.e. distance learning,
e-Learning) 18

 ICT as a facilitator of higher-order

thinking skills (i.e. learner-
centered, self-directed learning,
tailored learning)
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