Part I. Introduction and Overview

1. Introducing education technology

2. Learning and performing

3. Teaching and training

4. Supporting learning, performance and instruction with technology

5. Integrative approaches to planning and implementation

Part II. Theoretical Perspectives with Example Applications

6. Theories of human development

7. Theories of learning and performance

8. Theories of information and communications

9. Instructional theories

10. Instructional design theories

Part III. Elaboration, Examples, Discussion, and Activities

11. Introducing innovative technologies and managing change

12. Teaching with technology

13. Educational technologies in the workplace

14. Designing technology-supported learning environments

15. Integrating technology into activities and tasks

Part IV. Extensions for Different Contexts

16. K-12 settings

17. Higher education

18. Business and industry

19. Governmental agencies

20. Not-for-profit and non-governmental agencies

References, Glossary of Terms, Extended Bibliography, Links and Other Resources

An ideal textbook for masters, doctoral, or educational specialist certificate programs, Foundations of Educational Technology offers a fresh, project-centered approach to the subject, helping students build an extensive electronic portfolio as they navigate the text. The book addresses fundamental characteristics of educational technology that span various users, contexts and settings; includes a full range of engaging exercises for students that will contribute to their professional growth; and offers the following 4-step pedagogical features inspired by M.D. Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction:

TELL: Primary presentations and pointers to major sources of information and resources

ASK: Activities that encourage students to critique applications and share their individual interpretations

SHOW: Activities that demonstrate the application of key concepts and complex skills with appropriate opportunities for learner responses

DO: Activities in which learners apply key concepts and complex skills while working on practice assignments and/or projects to be created for their electronic portfolios

The first textbook to launch Routledge’s new Integrative Approaches to Educational Technology series, this indispensable volume covers the core objectives addressed in foundations of educational technology courses.