Instructional technology

Instructional Technology is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning.

1. By Mohana Priya

2. Definition Instructional Technology is the application of scientific knowledge and learning to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and training. - G.O Leith Instructional Technology may be defined as the application of the laws as well as recent discoveries of science and technology to the process of education. -S.S Kulkarni Instructional Technology is the application of scientific process to man’s learning condition. -Robert A. Cox

3. Objectives To identify the educational needs and aspiration of the community. To determine the aims, objectives and in general the structure of education . To develop an integrated curriculum. To identify and locate material resources and strategies for achieving the desired aims of education. To develop models of teaching to bring about an improvement in teaching-learning process. To design , modify and develop appropriate aids suitable and relevant to the educational process.

4. Scope of Instructional Technology Formulation of objectives and goals of education Curriculum Development Developing Teaching-Learning Material and Resources Developing Tactics and Strategies Develops Learning Environment Feedback Mechanism and Modification Develops Information Resources

5. Need of Instructional Technology Increasing the effectiveness of Teaching–Learning process Maximizing the output Development of new strategies Generation of new knowledge Creation of interesting learning situation

6. Components of Instructional Technology IT

7. Domains of Instructional Technology

8. Types of Instructional Technology

9. Hardware Approach This type of instructional technology has its origin in physical sciences Use of mechanical materials and equipments Main feature is the use of audio visual aids

10. Software Approach It has its origin in behavioural science and concerned with psychology of learning. Software teaching technology is directly related to the psychology of learning which comprises behavioural changes. It is associated with modern principles of programmed learning, Computer assisted learning, Computer aided instruction

11. System Approach Also known as Management Technology Developed after W orld War-2,provided scientific basis for decision making Educational system, Educational administration and management can be made more effective

12. Application of I nstructional technology Curriculum Construction Selection of Teaching-Learning Strategies Teachers Training Selection of Audio- Visual Material Formulation of teaching Objectives

13. Difference between Teaching and Instructing Teaching Instructing Explaining how something is done Telling how something is done Complex in nature Not as complex as teaching Different techniques , strategies and approaches It is simply giving direction Ex: Teachers teach how to read and write in school. Ex: Teachers instruct how to perform a experiment