As the definition states, educational technology is "the study and ethical practice of"; therefore, one has to stay up-to-date on the current technology trends and tools and also properly make use of those tools.
Facilitate Learning
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One purpose of educational technology is to facilitate learning; therefore, one needs to use and integrate technology tools that promote learning experiences.
Improve Performance
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Another purpose of educational technology is to improve performance; therefore one needs to incorporate technology tools that will help improve students learning and increase their performance.
Creating and Using
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By creating and using educational technology one can facilitate learning and improve performance.
Managing
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By appropriately managing technology tools one can facilitate learning and improve performance.
Processes
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Use appropriate educational technology processes to facilitate learning and improve performance.
Resources
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Use appropriate educational technology resources to facilitate learning and improve performance.