Educational Technology (FCE3401) Overview

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What is the primary focus of educational technology?

Effective use of technology to support learning (correct)

Enhancing traditional teaching methods

Implementing standard curricula

Minimizing teaching resources

Which process involves specifying conditions for learning?

Determining the adequacy of instruction

Translating design specifications

Specifying learning conditions (correct)

Controlling instructional technology

What is meant by translating design specifications into physical form?

Implementing educational strategies

Evaluating teaching effectiveness

Creating lesson plans

Physical manifestation of instructional designs (correct)

What does the term 'design' encompass in the context of instructional design?

The creation of a structured educational experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the design domain, what is crucial for delivering messages to students?

Integrating methods and media (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of instructional technology?

Controlling educational processes and resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is adequacy of instruction determined?

By evaluating the instructional design process (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which area does not belong to the main areas of instructional design?

Resource optimization (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential for the effectiveness of a learning unit?

Inclusion of diverse content and methods (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the characterization of learners help inform in educational design?

The strategic planning of curriculum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluation in the educational process?

To measure teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes utilization in the context of educational media?

Implementing various media types effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aspect of formative assessment?

It provides ongoing feedback during the learning process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-digital learning tool?

Flash cards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when identifying teaching methods?

They should be compatible with the media and the learners. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of managing educational technology in the classroom?

To enable effective teaching and learning activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which benchmark is most relevant for evaluating educational programs?

Alignment with curriculum standards (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing teachers’ productivity typically benefit students?

It offers more individualized attention to students. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective educational media?

It engages students actively in the learning process. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is continuous evaluation important in the educational process?

It helps identify and address learning gaps promptly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of educational technology?

To facilitate learning and solve learning problems. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition of educational technology provided by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), what is the primary focus of the field?

The study and ethical application of technology for learning. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of educational technology?

Technological advancement over pedagogical considerations. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which definition of technology aligns with the idea of using technology as a tool to achieve a specific purpose?

Technology is not a tool - it is an art or science of how to use a tool for a purpose (Evans & Nation, 2000) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-digital technology used in education?

Flip charts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a domain of educational technology?

Business Management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between digital and non-digital technologies in education?

Digital technologies can be accessed remotely. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following BEST exemplifies the concept of 'technology as an art or science of using a tool for a purpose'?

Designing a game-based learning activity to teach math. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT explicitly mentioned in the AECT definition of educational technology as a key element of the field?

The role of professional development for educators. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following BEST describes an ongoing challenge in applying educational technology effectively?

Finding appropriate and effective ways to integrate technology into the learning process. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course Title: Educational Technology (FCE3401)
University: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Learning Outcomes

Define and elaborate the principles and domains of educational technology
Differentiate between digital and non-digital technology

Technology vs. Educational Technology

Technology is defined as the art or science of using tools to achieve a purpose.
A latin word 'TEXERE' which means to build, weave, create, construct.
Technology and Educational Technology are not the same.

Key Definitions & Principles of Educational Technology

A complex process encompassing people, tools, equipment, hardware, software, and organization focused on analyzing and solving learning problems (AECT, 1972).
The study and ethical practice of creating, using, and managing appropriate technologies to help enhance learning (cited in Definition & Terminology Committee, AECT, 2004).
Designing, adapting, customizing, implementing, testing, deploying and evaluating resources, activities, and learning & instructional tools that enhance learning, performance and teaching (Huang, Spector & Yang, 2019).

Domains of Educational Technology

Design: Specifying conditions for learning.
Development: Translating design specifications into physical form.
Utilization: Using processes and resources for learning.
Management: Controlling instructional technology though planning, preparation, coordination and supervision of resource centers.
Evaluation: Determining the adequacy of instruction.

Domain 1: Design

Instructional system design is a process for determining the components, features and requirements for learning.
Four main areas within design are: instructional system design, message design, instructional strategy, and learners' characteristics.

Domain 1 Area 1: Instructional System Design

System design is a process for analyzing, designing, building, implementing and evaluating instructional materials, lesson units, courses, or curricula to improve student learning and teacher teaching.

Domain 1 Area 2: Message Design

Message design involves planning most effective ways and media forms to deliver messages to students.

Domain 1 Area 3: Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies involve selecting and organizing learning activities to reinforce the learning process.

Domain 1 Area 4: Analyze Student Characteristics

Analyzing student characteristics, including skills, knowledge and attitudes, affects the learning process.

Domain 2: Development

Development translates design specifications into a physical form of instructional materials, such as print, audio, computer, and multimedia.

Domain 3: Utilization

Utilization is using instructional methods, models, media materials, and tools to improve the learning environment.

Domain 4: Evaluation

Evaluation determines the teaching and learning process suitability and effectiveness of educational programs.
Includes student achievement assessments, evaluation, and construction of teaching materials.
- Assessment analysis of teaching problems: determining if instructional methods are compatible with the media and students.
- Criterion-based assessment: establishing standards for assessment.
- Formative assessment: in-process evaluation done continuously.
- Summative assessment: overall assessment at the end of a session.

Domain 5: Management

Management controls the instructional technology by planning, preparing, coordinating, and supervising of resource centers.
This enables activities to be organized effectively for learning.

Roles of Educational Technology

Increase the effectiveness and quality of teaching and learning.
Overcome teaching and learning problems scientifically.
Achieve the objectives of teaching and learning.
Increase teachers' productivity.
Support new teaching approaches.
Relate students to the content under consideration.
Motivate students

Digital vs. Non-Digital Technology

Learning technologies are digital or non-digital media for enhancing learning through interactions between people and systems.
Examples: Flash cards, mind maps, blogs, electronic dictionaries, web 2.0 tools, mobile apps, tablets, computers, etc.

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Description

This quiz covers the essential principles of educational technology, including its definitions and the distinction between digital and non-digital technologies. Participants will explore the complexities of technology as it relates to enhancing learning and problem-solving in educational contexts.