Even though the field of Educational Technology has been around since the mid 1900s, there are still numerous individuals who are not familiar with the benefits this field has to offer to a wide range of industries and settings. As technology has evolved throughout the decades, a vast array of tools have been developed to help learners access necessary knowledge and skills.Â
Contrary to what many might believe, educational technologists can play a vital role not just in educational settings, but in non-educational ones, as well. Many organizations require their employees to possess a wide array of skills necessary to fulfill their professional roles, just like students need to acquire knowledge and skills to master each subject in school. An educational technologist can provide diverse applications that can aid learning and improve performance. Technology is a useful tool that can enrich learning and significantly impact efficiency and standards no matter the setting.
To fill this identified learning gap, we propose a multimedia presentation explaining the field of Educational Technology. After watching the multimedia presentation, our audience will be able to:
Describe the role of an educational technologist in any field.
Identify career options after acquiring a degree in educational technology.
Identify a salary range for educational technologists.