Elementary Educational Technology

Contents: Preface. I. Concept of educational technology: 1. Meaning, need and scope of educational technology. 2. Difference between \'Technology of Education\' and \'Technology in Education\'. II. Basics of Technology: 3. Relationship between teaching and learning. 4. Variables of teaching. 5. Principles of teaching. III. Techniques of teaching: 6. Teaching skills: micro-teaching. 7. Development of specific teaching skills. 8. Programmed learning. 9. Simulated teaching. 10. Team-teaching. 11. Computer Aided Instruction (CAI). 12. TV transmission: Educational Television (ETV). IV. Communication: 13. Concept of communication. 14. Modes of communication: audio, visual and audio-visual aids. 15. Edgar Dale\'s Cone of Experience and principles of effective communication.

"Advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have influenced almost all the dimensions of education and at all levels. Consequently a new discipline \'Educational Technology\' has emerged recently. In this book an attempt is made to analyze the impact of technology on the theory and practices of teaching and learning.

The focus of this publication is on four broad themes - concept of educational technology, including \'Technology of Education\' and \'Technology in Education\', role of educational technology in teaching and learning, recent innovations in education as a result of the use of technology in education and lastly the new modes of communication in education. Wherever needed, the text is illustrated with appropriate charts, figures and diagrams for making it more meaningful and appealing."