Fundamental Aspects of Educational Technology

Educational technology is a fast growing science committed to converting raw-hand teachers into really effective and efficient ones by equipping them with practical teaching skills and qualities of creative teaching. Teaching technology has, in recent years, undergone revolution in respect of new methods employed in teaching at different levels. New methods has greatly enhanced the value of teacher education and has made teaching interesting, effective and purposeful. There is a practical need for bridging the gap between traditional and modern approaches of teaching and learning, because these days teaching strategies are touching new heights on account of modernisation as a result of interdisciplinary contributions, which need to be understood by future teachers and teachers alike. The work in hand is a sincere effort in this direction. The work at hand covers the development of methods application and evaluation of systems, techniques and aids needed to improve the process of teaching and learning. It deals with the efforts being made in educational institutions for the application of scientific methods with a view to organise new sets of equipment and material needed for effective teaching and learning. The work at hand is comprehensive enough to meet the requirements of syllabi for B. Ed. and M. Ed. Courses of almost all the universities in India and hence, useful for pupil teachers undergoing training in any university. In addition to it, this book will inspire all working teachers, educational administrators and general readers because it contains up-to date knowledge on various aspects of educational technology.