ABSTRACT

This handbook offers a comprehensive understanding of the use of technology in education. With a focus on the development of Education Technology in India, it explores innovative strategies as well as challenges in incorporating technology to support learning.

The volume examines diverse learning approaches such as assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication for learners with disabilities and creating more social and accessible environments for learning through Collaborative Learning Techniques (CoLTS), massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in modern classrooms. Enriched with discussions on recent trends in ET (Education Technology), university curriculum and syllabi, and real-life examples of the use of ET in different classroom settings, the book captures diverse aspects of education technology and its potential. It also discusses the challenges of making technology and resources available for all and highlights the impact technology has had in classrooms across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and teachers of education, digital education, education technology, and information technology. The book will also be useful for policymakers, educationalists, instructional designers, and educational institutions.

part I|96 pages

Fundamental Concepts and Theories

part II|148 pages

Design, Evaluation, and Implementations

chapter 8|20 pages

Micro-teaching

chapter 9|13 pages

Programmed Instruction

chapter 10|10 pages

Models of Teaching

chapter 11|12 pages

Cooperative Learning

chapter 13|19 pages

Co-teaching Approach in Education

chapter 14|11 pages

Blended Learning in Education

part III|92 pages

Large-Scale Instructional/Administration Tools, Techniques, and Initiatives

chapter 18|19 pages

Distance Education

chapter 19|16 pages

E-Learning in Education

chapter 20|12 pages

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

chapter 22|9 pages

Social Media Applications in Education

chapter 24|12 pages

Open Educational Resources (OER)

part IV|80 pages

Emerging Trends

chapter 25|12 pages

Computer in Education and Its Application

chapter 28|12 pages

Mobile or M-Learning in Education

chapter 29|10 pages

Artificial Intelligence in Education

chapter 30|17 pages

COVID-19 Pandemic

Educational Strategies and Resources during Crises and Emergencies