2. Origin of educational
technology
This word is used by the Brynmore Jhones in 1967 in England. After this in a
conference organised in institution “National Council of Educational Technology ”it
is interpreted.
Development of educational technology
At first in 1926 in OHIO university Sydney Pressy used a teaching
machine in the field of teaching . Lumbs Den, Glazer used a special
type of books , cards and boards in educational field. In 1950
B.F.skinner with the help of Stanley Edward propounded programme
learning. In 1969 Oliver , Bhram in 1972 , Mitchell in 1972 emphasis to
bring system approach in educational process.
3. Meaning and nature of
educational technology
Education means to attain knowledge. In the other by attaining
knowledge or education forming the behaviour and good habits.
Technology science has the education in studying the behaviour of
students simultaneously it also provides guidelines for the
modification and amending the behaviour.
Jacquetta Bloomer : has given this “technology is the application of
scientific theory to practical ends .”
4. Characteristic of educational
technology
Its based on scientific and technology advancements.
It is more a practical discipline less a theoretical one.
It is a fast growing modern discipline.
It brings pupils , teachers , and technical means together in am
effective way.
It is bound to improve the teacher , the learner and the teaching
learning process.
It has contributed developing various methods .
5. Needs of educational technology
Automates tedious tasks.
Prepares students for different learning styles.
Accommodate different learning styles.
Improves retention of information .
Helps cut education costs .
Boosts the feeling of responsibility .
Helps students stay engaged.
6. Meaning of programme
learning :
According to neith stoffle – “ the arrangement of tiny bits of
knowledge into logical sequence is called programmed learning
and this process is called programmed learning .
Principle of programme
learning
- principle pf analysis of behaviour .
-principle of small parts.
Principle of active participation .
Principle of immediate feedback.
Principle of self pacing learning.
7. Steps involve in the
programme learning:
1- Preparation / planning and organisation .
2- Development or writing of programme
3- Evaluation or testing