Defining Educational Technology

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the concepts discussed in the lecture on Educational Technology.

Educational Technology

The disciplined application of knowledge for the purpose of improving learning, instruction, and/or performance.

AECT Definition

Educational technology is the study and ethical practices of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

Learning FROM technology

How to construct or program machines to perform tasks, viewing the machine as the teacher.

Learning WITH technology

Using hardware and software tools to support and enrich the learning process.

Mindtools

Technological tools that enhance problem solving and critical thinking.

Behaviorism

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observable behavior in learning.

Cognitive Load

The effort used by working memory to process information.

Germane Load

The cognitive effort that contributes to learning and understanding.

Social Constructivism

A theory by Lev Vygotsky emphasizing the role of social interaction in learning.

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance.

Discovery Learning

Learning that occurs through problem-solving and exploration, where learners draw on past experiences.

Constructivism

A learning theory that suggests learners construct their own knowledge through experiences.

Cognitive Offloading

The use of external devices to reduce cognitive demand during tasks.

4E Cognition

Cognition that is Embodied, Embedded, Extended, and Enacted in interaction with the environment.

PLATO

The first computer teaching machine, designed to facilitate educational instruction through technology.

Immediate Knowledge

A key idea in Skinner's teaching machines emphasizing instant feedback to learners.

Mastery Learning

An educational philosophy that suggests students must master a topic before moving on to the next.

Programming Instruction

Instruction tailored to guide students through material in a gradual, step-by-step process.

Constructionism

A learning theory that incorporates creating tangible artifacts to enhance understanding and knowledge.