Educational Technology is an interdisciplinary field of study
in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University.
The aim of this field of study is to promote learning through
the application of systematic principles of instructional design and
appropriate uses of educational technologies including computers and media.
Educational technology, although often associated with computers
and other hardware, goes beyond any particular medium or device.
It is systematic way of designing, developing, implementing,
and evaluating the total process of teaching and learning in
terms of specific objectives, learning activities, and
evaluation to bring about more effective learning.
Computers and allied technologies play a key role in support
of teaching and learning and so are an important aspect of
educational technology in today's world. Specialists in this
field design and develop instruction, often computer-based,
and implement and evaluate educational technology in a variety
of settings including K-12 schools, universities, business/industry
training, and the military.
Students in Educational Technology take courses from both
departments within the School of Education and may include study in
other academic schools at Purdue. While individual students may
emphasize instructional design and development or educational
computing, courses from both areas are included in their programs
of study. The program provides wide latitude to meet the
individual needs of each student. As much as possible,
programs of study and research experience of students in Educational
Technology are designed to fit individuals' professional goals.
on the web
Educational Technology
http://www.edci.purdue.edu/et/