The aim of this book is to prepare students with knowledge and skills to understand the
organizational needs and requirements of educational technology. Students should be able to use
and manage both existing and emerging technologies effectively and be able to apply associated
pedagogies to suit the environment but also evaluate and manage technological advances of
future and the requisite pedagogical shifts to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. The demand
of educational technology has been rising steadily primarily due to the fact that e-learning
is a huge and significantly expanding world-wide industry. Commercial e-learning companies
training departments in large companies and organizations computer software companies and
educational institutions the world over employ large numbers of educational technology
specialists. There is a strong demand for technologists who understand educational theories and
for instructional designers and teachers who understand technologies. This book is targeted
towards those who are looking for career in educational technology instructional design or
media and information systems or may want to continue their studies in graduate programs in
learning and instructional technology and those who are interested in becoming teacher in K-12
setting but need background in educational technology. This book will also act as a valuable
resource in teacher education programs where primary focus on mainstream education and requires
an authentic resource in instructional design and educational technology. Keeping in mind the
varied needs of the organizations employees and potential students this book adopts a
competency approach to learning and assessment. The themes and topics take a multi-disciplinary
approach and are aimed at preparing students for competent and innovative educational
technology professionals.
