Educational Technology in Practice

A volume in Educational Design and Technology in the Knowledge SocietySeries Editors Stewart Marshall and Wanjira KinuthiaThe field of educational technology is one that requires a high level of problem solving critical thinking andinterpersonal skills to solve problems that are often complex and multi-dimensional. Analyzing cases providesan opportunity to explore professional issues through an environment that allows action researcherspractitioners and students to analyze and reflect on relevant theories and techniques to understand a realproblem ponder solutions and consequences and develop responses. Hence this book seeks to provide relevantauthentic and realistic cases for such exploration.This book is guided by the premise that the cases presented will serve as a platform for researchers practitionersand students to share experiences and best practices in both developing and developed contexts in an endeavorto bridge the knowledge divide. Throughout the book various challenges are addressed and educational technology tools and strategies aresubsequently employed in an effort to minimize the issues. Notwithstanding the book also highlights successes and accomplishments in areas andcontexts in which educational technology is being harnessed including reaching more learners providing more affordable options and buildingcapacity.Because of the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary nature of the field and the cases this book is useful not only in educational technology but alsoin other fields. A Facilitator Guide is provided for each chapter for educators with their learners.