Role of Educational Technology

Since the inception of human civilisation man has advanced through technology by chipping stones to make them sharp-edged to cut raw meat or use fire to scare away wild animals. Throughout history man has used such technologies to make life easier and time-saving. Changing has occurred in all sectors of life due to man''s conscious nature to solve their problems through innovative new ideas and technologies. Such stepping stones in solving practical issues have led to the development of more and more technology. Technology is widely known as the application of science to solve problems. It is also said to be the application of science to art. Hence educational technology implies the application of technology in education. People are unfamiliar with it because it is a new field. Educational technology is developing systematic approaches and practical knowledge for creating and operating educational systems. It is a communication process that deals directly with developing implementing and growing systems procedures and assistance. Educational technology is the use of scientific knowledge and psychological learning principles to improve the effectiveness of teaching training.