Educational Technology

1. Define and differentiate between educational technology and instructional technology.
2. Apply communication theories to classroom situations.
3. Design and develop instructional materials using various media.
4. Utilize systems approach in solving educational problems.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and methods.
6. Demonstrate skills in improvising instructional materials using locally available resources.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1MODULE 1: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Educational Technology · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Meaning of Educational Technology, focusing on the different interpretations and dimensions of educational technology.. Identify and differentiate between Educational Technology I, II, and III.. Reflect on the relevance of psychology to educational technology..

   • Unit 2: Instructional Technology · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Instructional Technology, focusing on the relationship between educational technology and instructional technology.. Differentiate between instruction, teaching, learning, and indoctrination.. List and discuss the roles of instructional technology in teaching and learning..

2. Week 2MODULE 1: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

   • Unit 3: History of Educational Technology: Global Perspectives · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: History of Educational Technology: Global Perspectives, tracing the development of educational technology from the Stone Age to the Information Age.. Explain the link between technological advancement and the development of educational technology.. Discuss the impact of key inventions like the printing press and the computer on education..

   • Unit 4: Historical Development of Educational Technology in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Historical Development of Educational Technology in Nigeria, presenting the history of educational technology in Nigeria from the pre-missionary era to the present day.. Establish the contributions of foreign organizations in the application of educational technology in Nigeria.. Discuss educational technology as an academic discipline and as a professional field..

3. Week 3MODULE 1: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

   • Unit 5: The Place of Information and Communication Technology in Distance Education · 2 hours

     Read Unit 5: The Place of Information and Communication Technology in Distance Education, explaining the terms distance education and distance learning.. Discuss the various ways by which ICT influences teacher education programs.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of specific media used in distance learning..

   • Unit 6: Educational Resource Centres (ERC) · 2 hours

     Read Unit 6: Educational Resource Centres (ERC), explaining the term educational resource centers and their nomenclature in Nigeria.. Discuss the advantages of educational resource centers.. Explain the problems hindering effective operations of educational resource centers in Nigeria..

4. Week 4MODULE 2: INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENT

   • Unit 1: The Communication Process · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: The Communication Process, defining the term communication and explaining the communication process.. Identify and describe the elements of the communication process.. Establish the relationship between the communication process and the teaching-learning process..

5. Week 5MODULE 2: INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENT

   • Unit 2: Types and Models of Communication · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Types and Models of Communication, listing and discussing the various types of communication.. Sketch and explain David Berlo's, Schramm and Weaver, and Harold Lasswell Communication models.. Analyze the implications of communication models for the teaching/learning process..

6. Week 6MODULE 2: INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENT

   • Unit 3: Instructional Systems Design: Definition of Terms · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Instructional Systems Design: Definition of Terms, defining instruction, system, development, instructional system, and instructional system development.. Describe different approaches to instructional system design.. Identify and discuss the basic factors in instructional system design and development..

7. Week 7MODULE 2: INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENT

   • Unit 4: Systems Approach · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Systems Approach, defining systems and systems approach.. Discuss the principles of the systems approach.. Apply the principles of wholeness, systemization, environment, optimization, variety, and equifinality..

8. Week 8MODULE 2: INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENT

   • Unit 5: Factors or Methods, Media Selection, Time and Evaluation in Instructional Systems Design and Development · 2 hours

     Read Unit 5: Factors or Methods, Media Selection, Time and Evaluation in Instructional Systems Design and Development, explaining the roles of methods, media, time, and evaluation in designing and developing instructional systems.. Discuss factors to consider in selecting media, methods, and evaluation strategies.. Begin developing an instructional system to teach a specific topic..

9. Week 9MODULE 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

   • Unit 1: Techniques of Instructional Media Production · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Techniques of Instructional Media Production, identifying the requirements for producing instructional media.. Explain the three types of production of instructional media: imitative, adaptive, and creative.. Discuss the importance of local production of instructional materials..

10. Week 10MODULE 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

    • Unit 2: Improvisation · 2 hours

      Read Unit 2: Improvisation, explaining the term improvisation and its significance in instructional media production.. Discuss the factors influencing improvisation of instructional materials.. Learn the steps involved in improvisation with paper mache and other materials..

11. Week 11MODULE 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

    • Unit 3: Lettering · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Lettering, defining the word lettering and its importance in visual communication.. Write alphabet letters in Gothic, Roman, and Italic forms.. List the qualities of good lettering and the instruments and materials used..

12. Week 12MODULE 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

    • Unit 4: Production of Audio Media · 2 hours

      Read Unit 4: Production of Audio Media, listing and explaining the forms of audio media.. Learn about script writing for audio programs.. State the procedure for recording audio media and its utilization..

13. Week 13MODULE 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

    • Unit 5: Production of Visual and Audio Visual Media · 2 hours

      Read Unit 5: Production of Visual and Audio Visual Media, defining visual and audio-visual media.. Analyze visual media and audio media, and list the basic principles of media production.. Explain the steps in producing audio-visual media, including tele-scriptwriting..

    • Unit 6: Photography · 2 hours

      Read Unit 6: Photography, listing different types of cameras and mentioning the parts of a camera.. Name and explain the steps involved in photography.. State and give meaning to different types of shots and the rules of photography in the teaching-learning process..