For your convenience, the most common questions I get about Educational Technology, Instructional Design and Project Management will be answered here.
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Q: What is Educational Technology?
A: Although many definitions exist for the term Educational Technology, I prefer the definition of educational technology as the “study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources” (Januszewski & Molenda, 2007, p. 1). This definition assumes the existence of five interrelated domains (i.e., design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation) that overlap and work together to influence educational technology research, theory, and practice (Januszewski & Molenda, 2007; Seels & Richey, 1994).
Educational technology is also viewed as an umbrella term that “encompasses the activities and knowledge domain where education and technology intersect” (Czerniewicz, 2008, p. 171) and includes e-learning, networked learning, instructional design, instructional systems, instructional technology, learning design and technology, and related sub-fields.
Q: Are there clear areas of specialization in the field of Educational Technology?
A: Yes, the many areas of specialization encompass a wide range of job positions across industries. Some of the areas in which you could specialize include: e-learning, networked learning, instructional design, instructional development, instructional systems, instructional technology, learning design and technology, media management, user experience (UX) design, UX research, interaction design, and other related areas of professional practice and/or research.
The various areas of specialization often fall within one or more of five interrelated domains, namely: design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation (Januszewski & Molenda, 2007; Seels & Richey, 1994).