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Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources." The term educational technology is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory. While instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology Committee, educational technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability. Educational technology includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, as well as Internet applications, such as wiki's and blogs, and activities. But there is still debate on what these terms mean.

Technology of education is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning and may be measured in how and why individuals behave. Educational Technology relies on a broad definition of the word "technology." Technology can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. Some modern tools include but are not limited to overhead projectors, laptop computers, and calculators. Newer tools such as "smartphones" and games (both online and offline) are beginning to draw serious attention for their learning potential. Media psychology is the field of study that applies theories in human behavior to educational technology

Technology in the classroom:
 * Computer in the classroom
 * Class website
 * Class blogs and wikis
 * Wireless classroom microphones
 * Mobile devices
 * Interactive Whiteboards
 * Online media
 * Digital Games
 * Podcasts

Importance of Educational Technology

The use of technology in the classroom is really important for children. As we all know, technology is an ever growing aspect of life, and if we don't teach children how to navigate the "virtual world", we will only be hurting them. If children are taught how to use technology at a young age, they will be so much more productive and useful in their lives.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_technology