Understanding the Scope of Educational Technology

 Exploring: 6 Scope of Educational Technology Educational technology is not just about computers, the internet, or sophisticated tools in the classroom. More than that, educational technology is a process that involves planning, use, management, and evaluation to make learning activities more effective. In practice, the scope of educational technology covers several important interconnected aspects. There are 6 scope of educational technology: 1. Needs Analysis The first step in educational technology is to understand the overall learning needs. Teachers or learning developers need to identify the problems faced, such as low interest in learning, limited media, or lack of interaction between students. The results of this analysis will reveal the most suitable types of media, methods, or learning strategies to use. Without a proper needs analysis, learning can be inefficient because it does not address the real core of the problem. 2. Design and Redesign Once the needs are understoo...