Roles and Functions of Educational

Technology in the 21st Century

of Education

Instruction should be a student-centered- “learned how to learn”; the teacher would act as a facilitator for the students.

Education should be collaborative- it should be dynamic; students should be encouraged to work together to discover information.

Learning should have context- students will be much more motivated to learn something that they can see the value in.

The Role of Technology in 21st Century

Learning

1. Technology allows 24/7 access to information

2. Constant social interaction, and3. Easily created and shared digital context

A Call for action to Integrate

Technology as a Fundamental

block into Education

1. Use technology comprehensively to develop proficiency in 21st century skills.

Knowledge of core content in necessary, but no longer sufficient for success in a competitive world.

1. Use technology comprehensively to develop proficiency in 21st century skills.

Knowledge of core content in necessary, but no longer sufficient for success in a competitive world.

2. Use technology comprehensively to support innovative teaching and learning

Schools should engage opportunities for students to learn and to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways.

3. Use technology comprehensively to create robust education support systems

Technology transforms standards and assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional and administration.

The 9 Important Functions of Educational Technology

Improvement of Technology

by developing the theories of technology, it helps improving the quality of education.

Analysis of Teaching-Learning process

to establish better relationship between teaching and learning.

Improvement of Learning

it facilitates more and more learning in less time.

Enhancing Goals of Education

the objectives of education are being reviewed and revised with passage of time.

Training for Teachers

educational technology can render its valuable help in the training of teachers also.

Development of Curriculum

only a suitable type of curriculum will help in attainment of goals.

Development of Teaching-Learning Materials

only right type of materials will able to modify the behavior of the learner suitably making him a fit person for the society.

Teaching-Learning Strategies

strategies are being evolved by educational technology. It is a must for every teacher.

Development of Audio-Visual Aids

the software and the hardware aids is to be used in the type of teaching-learning environment.

Help in Over-all Improvements

educational technology can revolutionize the whole process of teaching-learning.

Identification of needs of the community

educational technology aims at identifying the needs of the community from time to time.

Roles and Functions of Educational

Technology in the 21st Century of

Education

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