Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Lesson 3:The Role of Educational Technology



Educational Technology is bound to improve the teachers considerably. In the absence of working knowledge of this growing discipline, the teacher will find himself lagging far behind in the modern system of teaching-learning.
In fact, the teacher with his up to date knowledge of educational technology can work wonders in the discharge of his duties.
Utility of the subject of Educational Technology for the teachers is briefly explained below:
1. Knowledge of technological advancements in the field of education is needed awfully by all the teachers. Only then they can come up to the expectations of all concerned. It is educational technology which provides clear cut information and knowledge to the teachers.
2. The teachers become more efficient academically, professionally and technologically.
3. The teachers are able to learn how to prepare Modules, Programmed Learning Materials etc. That way, they are able to contribute handsomely to the field of education.
4. In the discharge of class-room duties, the teachers are able to handle their techniques more confidently.
5. Some teachers develop more interest in software. They are able to create materials for their students. Thus, the teachers learn how to make maximum use of the hardware aids.

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