Full Description
This handbook offers a comprehensive understanding of the use of technology in education. With a focus on the development of Education Technology in India, it explores innovative strategies as well as challenges in incorporating technology to support learning.
The volume examines diverse learning approaches such as assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication for learners with disabilities and creating more social and accessible environments for learning through Collaborative Learning Techniques (CoLTS), massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in modern classrooms. Enriched with discussions on recent trends in ET (Education Technology), university curriculum and syllabi, and real-life examples of the use of ET in different classroom settings, the book captures diverse aspects of education technology and its potential. It also discusses the challenges of making technology and resources available for all and highlights the impact technology has had in classrooms across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and teachers of education, digital education, education technology, and information technology. The book will also be useful for policymakers, educationalists, instructional designers, and educational institutions.
Contents
List of Figures
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I: Fundamental Concepts and Theories
Chapter 1 Origin of Technology and Philosophy of Educational Technology
Chapter 2 Conceptual Orientation of Educational Technology
Chapter 3 Historical Evolution of Educational Technology
Chapter 4 Instructional Design in Education
Chapter 5 Communication and Communication Strategies
Chapter 6 Models and Patterns of Communication
Part II: Design, Evaluation, and Implementations
Chapter 7 System Analysis or System Approach in Education
Chapter 8 Models of Teaching
Chapter 9 Programmed Instruction
Chapter 10 Models of Teaching
Chapter 11 Cooperative Learning
Chapter 12 Theories and Techniques of Cooperative Learning
Chapter 13 Co-teaching Approach in Education
Chapter 14 Blended Learning in Education
Chapter 15 Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Chapter 16 Model and Universal Design Principles of Assistive Technology
Chapter 17 Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) in Education
Part III: Large-Scale Instructional/Administration Tools, Techniques, and Initiatives
Chapter 18 Distance Education
Chapter 19 E-Learning in Education
Chapter 20 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Chapter 21 Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Content Management System (LCMS) in Education
Chapter 22 Social Media Applications in Education
Chapter 23 Various Social Media Platforms and Applications in Education
Chapter 24 Open Educational Resources (OER)
Part IV: Emerging Trends
Chapter 25 Computer in Education and Its Application
Chapter 26 Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Education
Chapter 27 Games, Gamification, and Simulation in Education
Chapter 28 Mobile or M-Learning in Education
Chapter 29 Artificial Intelligence in Education
Chapter 30 COVID-19 Pandemic: Educational Strategies and Resources during Crises and Emergencies
Index
