After researching and reading many definitions, I believe that my original thought of educational technology was sufficient. Educational technology is using some form of technology (i.e. podcasts, blogs, webquests, interactive games or lessons) to teach a concept or use in an effort to further deepen a student's understanding of a concept. I read several different definitions for the term, but I still kept coming up with the same definition.
After viewing the two videos, I have to come realize the reason I don't use a lot of the technology that was mentioned is because I don't know how. I would love for my students to learn to blog and watch podcasts, but first I have to become more proficient with the technologies before I can incorporate them into an effective lesson. I do find interactive games and videos online that go with my math lessons and I have my students watch the videos and play the games. I am learning how to do many of the technology applications mentioned and as I do, I will introduce them to my students.
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