1. Define Educational Technology?

Educational technology is "the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and
improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological
processes and resources".

Educational technology is the use of both physical hardware and educational theoretics. It
encompasses several domains, including learning theory, computer-based training, online
learning, and, where mobile technologies are used, m-learning. Accordingly, there are
several discrete aspects to describing the intellectual and technical development of
educational technology:

 educational technology as the theory and practice of educational approaches to

learning
 educational technology as technological tools and media that assist in the
communication of knowledge, and its development and exchange
 educational technology for learning management systems (LMS), such as tools for
student and curriculum management, and education management information
systems (EMIS)
 educational technology as back-office management, such as training management
systems for logistics and budget management, and Learning Record Store (LRS) for
learning data storage and analysis.
 educational technology itself as an educational subject; such courses may be called
"Computer Studies" or "Information and communications technology (ICT)".

An educational technologist is someone who is trained in the field of educational

technology. Educational technologists try to analyze, design, develop, implement and
evaluate process and tools to enhance learning

2. What could future learners have as an advantage over present day learners?

First, the schools of industrialized first country have advantages in terms of modern
technologies being used by them n their education. The above-mentioned countries use the most
common source of information which is the internet connection. Second, they have a well-
developed system and newly discovered gadgets and technology that make their lives easier and
faster, that anytime and anywhere they can work on it, which is also a less-time consuming. Every
student in their countries have their own PC or laptops for online education, wherein they do not
need to go in internet cafe, but instead they will stay at their home and just answer the question
or test being e-mailed by their teachers. Lastly, they have he access of IT in all learning areas in
 schools. they use relevant internet resources for teaching and learning process. They have
convenient and timely procurement of software materials and the ratio of the computers is 1:1.

3. Do you believe that Computer Assisted Instructor (CAI) in some future time can replace
teachers in the classroom?

I disagree, it is an age-old debate and one that is likely to continue as technology evolves
further. In the same way that the calculator didn’t replace maths teachers, technology will
continue aiding teachers to educate well-rounded and engaged students. We realise that
promoting the use of technology in the classroom is only possible by coordinating effectively
with teachers. Technology can only assist in delivering better learning when it is used by a
great teacher. Teachers’ roles within the classroom will inevitably change as the resources at
their disposal develop. However, as many before have noted, students will always benefit
from the guidance and instruction from a teacher at the front of a classroom.