Welcome to DunceTech where technology ideas happen. Across industries, many people are still hesitant about technology. Given the relatively recent technological revolution, and the continued changes and development, it is understandable that it seems technological tools have invaded every fiber of our being. How do we protect ourselves and our privacy? How do we know if we are safe? How do we use the technology, and how do we ensure that we are using it to influence our own professional and personal efficiencies?
These are just some of the questions that we hope to answer for you here at DunceTech. We know it may seem strange, but believe us when we say it is not rocket science. We hope that as we provide you with information, the technology and how you should use it will become easier for you.
Many people believe that educational technology (edtech) simply refers to technology that is used in the classroom to further educational purposes. This could not be furthest from the truth. The advent of the Internet also brought media disparities between digital immigrants and digital natives. Consequently, educators consistently compare and contrast technology use between traditional brick and mortar classes, online classes, and a mix between both-hybrid courses.
Educational technology refers to not just tools and inclusion. It is a persistent practice. It includes an entire process of analysis, evaluation, implementation, and development. All the strategies, actions, evaluation, processes and reinforcement that assists with removing disparities in access to quality education and outcomes are included. In the edtech arena, there is perpetual evaluation of the instructional environment in an endeavor to utilize, analyze, develop, and implement innovation and influence academic growth. It involves even the theory and underpinnings that guide behavior and practices in teaching and learning scenarios. Consequently, as the landscape changes, edtech is both influenced by and influences change. It fosters creative, constructive, and collaborative pedagogical and andragogical approaches within the field.
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