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[Educational technologies]
Maren Scheffel1, Joachim Wirth1
1Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Deutschland.
Unterrichtswissenschaft
|November 21, 2022
Summary
Educational technologies, encompassing diverse computer-supported tools for learning, show varied ease of use despite infrastructure investments. Research is vital to harness their pedagogical potential effectively.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Learning Sciences
- Information Science
Context:
- The integration of computer-supported devices and media into teaching and learning processes is broadly termed Educational Technologies.
- Despite infrastructure development in schools, national monitoring reveals no increase in the perceived ease of use of these technologies.
- The application of educational technologies spans individual and collaborative learning, teaching, and school organization.
Purpose:
- To explore the diverse landscape of educational technologies and their application in various educational settings.
- To address the heterogeneity in conditions affecting the successful implementation of educational technologies.
- To underscore the value of continued research in educational technologies for pedagogical advancement.
Summary:
- Educational technologies are diverse and applied across multiple educational levels, from individual learning to school management.
- The effectiveness and ease of use of educational technologies vary significantly, making generalized success statements difficult.
- Despite challenges, research into educational technologies is crucial for unlocking their potential in education.
Impact:
- Highlights the complex and heterogeneous nature of educational technology implementation.
- Emphasizes the need for context-specific strategies rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Reiterates the importance of ongoing research to optimize the use of educational technologies for improved teaching and learning outcomes.
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