1. Educational technology is based on the application of the scientific knowledge.2. Educational Technology has contributed in developing various methods, for example, micro-teaching method, simulatedteaching, interaction analysis, audio-visual aids and programmed learning method.3. In the field of educational technology, psychology, science, technology, system, art, audio-visual aids and machines areused.4. Educational technology is helpful in making the teaching process objective, easy, clear, interesting and scientific.5. In educational technology, the provision of measuring tools is emphasized for the evaluation of learning outcomes.6. A desired changes is possible in the behaviour of teachers and pupils.7. Educational technology is a continuous dynamic technology.8. Educational technology encourages learning by controlling the environment
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Modern age is the age of science and technology. The world of today is very dynamic. The life of man in the primitive age was altogether different from his life in this sputnik age.
There have been tremendous changes in the life style of human beings which may be attributed to the contribution of science and technology, science has extended the frontiers of our knowledge in various ways and directions. Science is considered to be a blessing to mankind.
Nothing better has happened than the advent of science in man's life. The contribution of science and technology has been experienced in almost all the spheres of human life including education.
Before understanding the meaning of educational technology it is essential to know the meaning of technology. The word 'technology' has been taken from the Greek word (techniques) which means an art and which is related with skill and dexterity.
The term 'technology' implies the