About the Book

Educational Technology and Learning Theories

Technology in education is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning and may be measured in how and why individuals behave. Educational Technology relies on a broad definition of the word "technology." Technology can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. Technology provides us with powerful tools to try out different designs, so that instead of theories of education, we may begin to develop a science of education. But it cannot be an analytic science like physics or psychology; rather it must be a design science more like aeronautics or artificial intelligence. Teaching is a process of arranging contingencies of reinforcement effectively to bring about learning High level of capabilities as critical thinking and creativity could be taught by reinforcement Learning is simply a matter of establishing chains of behavior through the principles of reinforcement Programmed instruction is the most efficient means available for learning skills Implications for Education. Social constructivist, Connectivism, and transformative learning theories all have components of building communities through dialogue, discussing, and reflecting to allow learners to develop deeper understandings and gain knowledge. Online learning has grown rapidly in the past few years in colleges requiring instructors to learn effective ways to build online communities of learners. There are barriers to avoid, as well as key components to include, when creating online learning environments. There are many technology options to choose from to deliver course material, but instructors must keep in mind the adult learners' unique needs. This book is one such a big step in this direction. In this the subject matter of the course content displays many district characteristics of education. CONTENTS : (1)Introduction; Educational Technology (2)Multimedia Web-based Textbook Learning (3)Theories and Practices in Educational Technology (4)Scope of Educational Technology (5)Education in the Digital Age (6)Concept of Learning (7)Theories of Educational Learning.