Educational technology refers to the application of modern science and technology in education. Since the 20th century, with the development of modern science and technology, modern technologies such as slide show, projection, film, recording, video recording, radio and television have been widely used in education, which has expanded the scope of educational and teaching activities and improved the efficiency and quality.
From 65438 to 0974, the United States launched the first "practical technology satellite" dedicated to teaching, marking the development of modern educational technology to a new stage. Since then, people have further discussed the new topics brought by the latest achievements of computers, microelectronics and optical fiber communication to the development of educational technology.
Professional knowledge and skills of educational technology:
Understand the basic theory, principles and policies of education, and have the basic ability to make and use various media such as photography, slide show, electroacoustic teaching materials and computer courseware.
Employment prospect of educational technology specialty:
Educational institutions, educational research institutions, schools, audio-visual halls and cultural centers are engaged in the technical work of modern educational technology.