Teaching Tech Without the Tech: A Reality Check on Educational Technology

  Smartboards, computer labs, and students using iPads for interactive courses are frequently the first things that come to mind when we think of educational technology.  What occurs, though, when a school hardly has any of these resources?  During my teaching practicum in Rundu's Ndama Combined School, I gained a realistic and enlightening perspective on what education looks like when technology is more theory than practice. In this blog post, I consider the potential of educational technology, contrast it with actual conditions, and examine the advantages and disadvantages that Sahas Dahal addresses in his piece "19 Pros and Cons of Technology in Education." Educational Technology: What Is It?   A common definition of educational technology is the application of technology to improve instruction, learning, and school administration.   Using this knowledge and concepts from other definitions, I have created my own:   "The deliberate and effective app...