Educational technology
This article or chapter is incomplete and its contents need further attention. Some information may be missing or may be wrong, spelling and grammar may have to be improved, use your judgment! 1 Introduction Educational technology, sometimes shortened to EduTech or EdTech, is a wide field. Use of technology is principled: Technology means the systematic application of scientific knowledge to practical tasks. In this short introduction we will try to give a preliminary definition of the field. See also: 1.1 Other definitions Educational technology is a very wide field. Technology means the systematic application of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical task. 1.2 Incomplete definitions Technology that is used as tool in education ... it's not just technologyUsing multimedia technologies or audiovisual aids as a tool to enhance the teaching and learning process. 1.3 Terminology issues Educational technology is a field. Google trends, "educational technology" vs. some other 10 Links
EduTech Wiki
EdTechNet - home
EdTechTalk
Edtechtalk is an award-winning[1] community of educators interested in discussing and learning about the uses of educational technology. Part of the Worldbridges network of homegrown webcasting, several live shows are webcast each week. Format[edit] During shows, listeners can use any common media player (i.e. Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, or iTunes) to listen to the discussion and use the chat room to make comments and ask questions. Goals[edit] Edtechtalk is a community of people interested in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning at all levels of education throughout the world. The community fosters the development of networks of educators who come together to collaborate, debate policies and practices, and support one another in their professional and personal use of educational technology.[2] Edtechtalk "collate the work of a variety of professionals to create snapshots of the knowledge of a particular field as it is seen at a given time" [3] Parents as Partners
Teaching-with-Technology - Wikis in Education
This page provides an extensive list of sites that examine the use of Wikis in Education.What is a wiki? Simply put, wikis enable anyone and everyone to create content online using easily understandable tools. The most famous wiki is Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia created by users from around the globe. Not surprisingly, K-12 schools are also taking advantage of the opportunities for "collaborative construction" that wikis provide.wikihosts | classroom examples| articles about wikis in the classroom | wiki resources for teachers. Wiki Hosts: the following links are examples of online spaces where you can join and set up wikis for your class.Wikispaces: If you are a teacher or student and you wish to create an advertisement free space that will be used for educational purposes then go to this link and join up for free. If you would like to see more examples of classroom wikis created with wikispaces go here. Wikis @ Wedderburn
Teachers Guide on The Use of Wikis in Education
Here are some platforms where you can start your wiki for free. They are among the best available for teachers : 1- Wikispaces : This is a free wiki host providing community wiki spaces, visual page editing, and discussion areas. 2- PBworks This is another great wiki hosting platform that lets anyone sign up and create a new wiki but the free version is ad-supported. Examples of Educational Wikis 1- Classroom Wikis 2- Student Created Wikis 3- Higher-Ed Wikis 4- Group Project Wikis 5- Global Connections Wikis 6- PTO Wikis 7- Teacher Peer Wikis Wiki video tutorials: 1- How to Build an Educational Wiki 2- Using Wikis in The Classroom
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