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Educational Technology

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(Learning theories) (Teaching machines)
(Research)
(Innovations)
(Interaction Analysis)
(Action research)
(Multimedia
approach)
(Lesson Planning)
(Behaviour
(Systems approach) Modification)
[Computer Assisted
Programme
(Programmed material)
(Educational (Instruction)]
technology)

(Audio-Visual Aids)
(Structured
Communication)
(Cybernetics) (Micro Teaching)
(Management of
Teaching
Personalized system (Teaching Modules) Learning Process)
of instruction

(Mini Teaching)
(Teaching phases, (Teaching Models
Operation and & Theories)
Teaching process)
(Teaching Strategies)

Area of Education Technology

1.6 Utility of Educational Technology

The utility of educational technology is increasing day-by-day. Every country in the world is adapting
it. Kothari Commission (1966) said in one of his comments, “In the last few years’ schools in India—has
paid a great attention towards the methods classroom study.” The purpose of basic education in primary
schools was to bring revolutionary changes in the life and activities and the overall development of
child’s mind, body and spirit. From this perspective, the importance of educational technology is self-
evident.
Educational technology course gives the appropriate importance to the teaching theories rather than
learning theories. The utility of Educational technology can be explained easily by the following points—

(1) Utility for a Teacher—Teacher having educational technology command can study the student’s
behaviour, can understand them and can try to make desired changes. Teachers should have
knowledge of behaviour, study and behaviour improving methods along with course materials.
Educational technology enables the teacher in this area. Educational technology provides scientifi c
knowledge to teachers about the teaching approaches, teaching array compositions and teaching

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