Educational Technology » (2nd Edition)

Sponsored by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), this book presents a definition of the field of study and practice known as educational technology or instructional technology. It reflects the collaborative efforts of all members of the AECT Definition and Terminology Committee.

The volume begins with the statement of the definition itself (chapter 1), followed by commentary chapters on each of the key terms and concepts contained in the definition (chapters 2-9). Chapter 10 provides historical context for the current definition by reviewing salient elements of prior AECT definitions. Chapter 11 discusses ethical considerations and chapter 12 concludes by discussing ramifications of the current definition for academic programs in educational technology.

This book is appropriate for anyone working in the field of educational technology: students, instructors, researchers and in-service providers.

Dedication vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi
1 Definition Definition and Terminology Committee of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 1
2 Facilitating Learning Rhonda Robinson Michael Molenda Landra Rezabek 15
3 Improving Performance Michael Molenda James A. Pershing 49
4 Creating Michael Molenda Elizabeth Boling 81
5 Using Michael Molenda 141
6 Managing J. Ana Donaldson Sharon Smaldino Robert Pearson 175
7 Processes Robert Maribe Branch Christa Harrelson Deissler 195
8 Resources Anthony Karl Betrus 213
9 Values Michael Molenda Rhonda Robinson 241
10 A History of the AECT's Definitions of Educational Technology Alan Januszewski Kay A. Persichitte 259
11 Professional Ethics and Educational Technology Andrew R.J. Yeaman J. Nicholls Eastmond, Jr. Vicki S. Napper 283
12 Implications for Academic Programs Kay A. Persichitte 327 Afterword Alan Januszewski 341 Contributors 351 Author Index 357 Subject Index 365