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Unit–2: Approaches to Educational Technologies

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
2.1 Comparison between Software and Hardware Approach

2.2 Uses, Need and Importance of Hardware and Software Approaches
2.3 Principles of Using Hardware and Software Approaches

2.4 Classification of Hardware and Software Approaches
2.5 System Analysis
2.6 Principles of selection of Hardware and Software

2.7 Principles of Using Hardware and Software Approaches
2.8 Summary

2.9 Keywords
2.10 Review Questions

2.11 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the comparison between software and hardware approaches.
• Understand the principles of using hardware and software approaches.
• Understand the classifi cation of hardware and software approaches.
• Understand the system analysis.

Introduction

Lumsdane has categorized educational technology into three approaches —
(1) Hardware Approach or Educational Technology I
(2) Software Approach or Educational Technology II
(3) System Analysis or Educational Technology III
(1) Hardware Approach or Educational Technology I—In hardware approach, the emphasis is given
to teaching-accessories. This approach is based on physical sciences and engineering technology.

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