Educational Technology

Department of Educational Technology

In the era of ICT, every sphere of human life, especially the education sector, is being influenced and regulated by technology. Future societies will require more engaging, effective, and efficient educational experiences by leveraging digital tools and resources. Educational technology (EdTech) is a rapidly growing field that offers a range of career opportunities for individuals with a passion for education and technology. The 4th and 5th industrial revolutions is having a profound impact on education, and EdTech is playing a key role in shaping its future.

The Educational Technology Department under the Faculty of Digital Transformation prepares students on how to integrate technology into the curriculum, educational system, or workplace to increase learning and productivity. These programs typically cover topics such as instructional design and technology, digital media, educational psychology, assessment, administration and e-management, blended learning, programming languages, cloud computing, cyber security, mobile and web application development, and ICT. Rather, it supports evaluating existing and emerging innovative technologies that allow students to integrate pedagogical practices into the workplace. The curriculum is meant to provide students of the 21st century with the abilities necessary for success in both education and developing innovative technology industries.

Educational technology has the potential to revolutionize education by making learning more accessible, personalized, and interactive. Additionally, EdTech can support collaboration and communication among students and teachers, as well as provide new ways to assess and evaluate student learning. In addition, AI and other advanced technologies are being used to support the development and delivery of more effective and efficient educational content and resources. This is an emerging sector with excellent employment prospects, which are expected to improve further in the short-to-medium term.

This program's scope includes finding answers to interdisciplinary issues with an emphasis on overall engineering and management approaches, as well as establishing learning concepts for education and technology and implementing them in real-world settings. Overall, an undergraduate program in educational technology provides students with a solid foundation in technology and education. It prepares them for a variety of careers in the rapidly growing field of educational technology. The department has state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in its labs. With the assistance, collaboration, and criticism from academics and industry professionals, the curriculum has been developed based on the needs of the future world.

Md. Ashrafuzzaman is the present Chairman of the Department.

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