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PURPOSE To examine the organizational structure of educational technology units within U.S. and Canadian medical schools in order to (1) identify organization models that support educational technology, (2) describe key attributes of these models, and (3) discuss the strengths and challenges associated with these models. METHOD The authors distributed a survey to 88 schools that had previousl...

After the evaluation of numerous technology integration programs in school districts and universities, it is recognized that the existence of technology does not guarantee its utilization in the classroom environment. Although many models and theories have tried to explain the contributing factors in technology acceptance, most of the models and theories have focused on technology-related facto...

Dear Editor B one of the most effective tools for educational system improvement, educational Technology plays an important role in learning facilitation. In order to have a deeper, more effective and long lasting learning impact, this systematic approach designs, implements and evaluates the teachinglearning process, using specific purposes, new methods of psychology and communication sciences...

BACKGROUND As technology in medical education expands from teaching tool to crucial component of curricular programming, new demands arise to innovate and optimize educational technology. While the expectations of today's digital native students are significant, their experience and unique insights breed new opportunities to involve them as stakeholders in tackling educational technology challe...

The Department of Educational Technology at Saarland University is preparing an interdisciplinary master program for students with either a background in social or computer sciences. In the third semester, I will teach the required class “Programming for Educational Technology.” In that class, students will learn how to design and develop robust, effective, and usable educational technology. Th...

This book review aims to assist instructors in their selection of textbooks for entry-level or intermediate educational technology courses or workshops for teachers. It discusses four major textbooks: Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning, by Heinich, Molenda, Russell, and Smaldino; Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in the Classroom, by Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, ...