The Educational Technology: A Technology for Education and an Education with Technology

Abstract

Educational Technology is the process of integrating technology into education in a positive manner that promotes a more diverse learning environment and a way for students to learn how to use technology as well as their common assignment. twenty-first century can be precisely termed as an era of technology and innovation. Educational technology is one such innovation that has changed the entire teaching–learning process. The main aim of this research paper is to study the impact of new modes of learning (using educational technology) on student’s performance in their examinations and its role in enhancing learning outcomes. Educational technology can be of various types including synchronous or asynchronous learning, computer-based learning, computer-mediated learning, collaborative learning, flipped classrooms etc. This paper would be focusing on which type of educational technology do the students prefer and for what purpose. Also, do they perceive it as a substitute of conventional classroom learning? The study investigated whether all the students from different fields, professional, non-professional, vocational etc., find Ed-tech platforms and online learning helpful in one way or the other. The study found educational technology helpful in enhancing their learning outcomes. In their personal capacity, student utilize the available educational technology tools to its fullest.