Definition of Instructional Technology based on definitions of media and technology

Given your definitions of Technology and Media, define Instructional Technology:

Our group came up with the following definitions for media and technology:

Media is a source of information or a way to carry that information which is designed for a specific audience. Educational examples of media include videos, software, the Internet, etc.

Technology is used in the process of retrieving media and information. Tools that could be considered technology in education include computers, multimedia projectors, iPods, etc.

Based on these definitions, instructional technology is using these resources listed above to help educate students. Instructional technology is using all sorts of tools including computers, software, videos, multimedia, etc. to help students learn. Because media is the way that the information is carried, that would be the tools teachers use. Technology would be the items that both students and teachers use to further their learning. There is design and development involved in these as well. Instructional technology includes all aspects of media and technology related to education. In the definition of technology given in class by Dr. Hargrave, she mentioned that technology is, “a process or way of doing things and products to make life better.” This applies to instructional technology because it is the process of using these new tools to further education. It also adds to the school experience and makes the progression of learning even better and more productive.