Definition of EdTech Paper

Artifact Introduction: 

This module contains my Definition of EdTech Paper which examines the current definition of educational technology from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and my interpretation of that definition.

Module 1 Objectives/Goals:

• Create an argument either for or against the presented definition of educational technology. 

• Support your claims with additional research and your personal experiences surrounding educational technology.

• Take the information presented in the paper and your research documents and create your own personal definition for educational technology. 

Reflection:

Through completing my research and writing this paper on educational technology, I learned that the definition is ever-changing. This is primarily due to the constant improvements and new innovations in the field of EdTech. Based on the AECT's working definition of educational technology and other research, I was able to formulate my own definition of educational technology. I concluded that educational technology can be defined as the use of technological tools to enhance and transform educational practices and learning experiences in order to build technology skills and improve student performance. I plan to incorporate my newfound definition of educational technology into my daily best practices.