Educause is an organization that aligns with my educational technology philosophy. Its mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology. Educause provides different programs and services which include research material, discussion with peers about technology programs, and addresses different teaching and learning methods. Expectations of technology programs on education and their related policies are stated. I selected this organization because it provides information about different technologies and there are panels available to discuss personal experiences concerning information technology. Congruent with my philosophy beliefs, this organization offers support and communication between educators. I also like that this site provides quick feedback on current issues concerning information technology in higher education. Educause aims to improve information technology to be a successful learning tool. I like that this organization focuses on technology that improves student readiness for college. I want my students to gain skills that help them succeed in college.
Association for Computing Machinery, ACM, provides members with publications, conferences, and career resources. Their mission is to advance computing as a science and profession. ACM has a digital library with online books, courses, and publications. Members are able to customize and share resources found in the digital library. The website addresses the students changing educational needs and the incorporation of informational technology to improve education. Teachers have available educational resources such as curricula recommendations. ACM has links to even more organizations; I felt like this website was a great resource. The website is organized with side tabs that made it easy for me to follow; organization and to-the-point information supports my philosophy.
Educational Technology Definition
Educational technology promotes and improves learning with a variety of available resources and tools. Educational technology elevates a teacher’s method of instruction to students, enriches educational techniques, and allows access to current resources and information for research. Educational technology integrates technology into the classroom to improve learning through social connection, communication of information, and easy access to resources.
This definition supports my educational philosophy in that technology allows access to information and resources about teaching and learning; educators can update their personal education and continue the learning process of being an educator. Technology allows for easy communication between teachers, students, and their families. Discussion with others helps to better understand material and have a support group. My philosophy states that the learner should gain skills to better understand life; technology is drastically changing our world and educators need to improve their educational technology skills to reflect modern times. Technological software and tools allow for a completely new means of educating students and communicating information. Educational technology programs nicely organize information, help build relationships with others, and have many available resources to assist in learning.
Love your definition and your concept map.
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