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RECENT TRENDS IN
EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY FOR
QUALITY EDUCATION
Prof. M. C. Sharma
Director
Teacher education
UNICEF , NEW DELHI
2What is meant by Educational
Technology (E.T.)?
Application of applied knowledge of
Science and psychology.
•To bring improvement in Teaching-
learning process.
•Technology in Education (Hardware)
•Technology of Education (Software)
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Teaching Aids
Importance
Attracts Attention, Reduces Verbalism,
Saves time, Leads to Reality, Clarify
concepts, Satisfy Individual differences,
Break monotony.
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How to select Teaching Aids?
Principles for the Selection
•Relevance (Nature of topic, Target
group)
•Motivation/Attractiveness
•Inexpensive
•Easy to Prepare
•Easy to Use
•Portable
Teaching Aids
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How to Use?
Principles for Use
•Active participation/Involvement of
students
•Properly displayed
•Well rehearsed
•Evaluated at regular intervals.
Teaching Aids
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•Visual Aids (charts, diagram, models)
•Slides (Transparencies)
•Auditory Aids (Audio tapes, Radio)
•Audio – Visual (Film, Video,
Television)
Types
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Charts
Preparation
•Use of Space
•Use of Colour
•Size of Letters / Diagrams
•Purpose
Use
•Introduction
•Development
•Summing up
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Audio
Function
•Motivates Learner
•Facilitates Learners Involvement
•Caters To Individual Needs
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Video
Importance
•Combines Sound And Visual
•More Attractive
•Greater Involvement
•Easy For Demonstration
•Inculcating Skills
•Brings Outside Experience Within The
Reach Of Learner
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Video
Function
•Permanent Learning
•Skills Development
•Learner Involvement
•Individualised Learning
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Computer Based Learning Material
Importance
• Independent Learning
• Interactive Learning
• Create Interest
• Large Storage
• Flexible Learning
Information Technology
Computer Based Learning Material
Function
•Hightening The Learner Motivation
•Helping To Recall Previous Learning
•Providing New Instructional Stimuli
•Activating The Learner’s Response
•Providing Systematic And Steady Feedback
•Facilitating Appropriate Practice
•Sequencing Learning Appropriately
•Providing A Viable Source Of Information For
Enhanced Learning
Information Technology
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Information & Communication
Technology Phase-III
Interactivity
•E-mail, Fax
•Audio Conferencing
•Video / Teleconferencing
•Computer Conferencing
•Satellite Communication
•Mobile Technology
•Internet
•Online
•EDUSAT
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Principles / Criteria For
Selection of E.T.
•Availability
•Accessibility
•Acceptability
•Economics
•Validity
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