Educational Technology: Concepts, Tools, and Impact on Learning
UNIT-I Concept of Educational Technology
Meaning, Definitions & Scope of Educational Technology
The word “Technology” is derived from the two Greek words Technic and Logia. “Technic” means “art or skill.” “Logia” means “Science or Study”. So the simplest meaning of Technology is “Science of study of an art or skill.”
Definitions of Technology
- “Technology is Knowledge organized for Production.” – Sachs.I
- “Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to a practical purpose.” – Page.T
- “Technology
Education in Chile: Constitution of 1833 to Modern Reforms
Constitution of 1833
- First, it states that education is a primary function of the state.
- Delivering to Congress the task of creating a general plan of national education.
- Establishing a public school superintendent in charge of the inspection of national education.
Due to internal conditions, such as scarcity of resources and the outbreak of internal conflict (war against the Confederacy), it was impossible to comply with this provision until 1824. In other words, the issue of education had to wait
Read MoreMonopoly Power, Public Expenditure, Taxation, and Economic Surpluses
Bases of Monopoly Power
The bases of monopoly power are related to why monopolies are born. Knowing the cause that motivated the birth of a monopoly, that same cause is the source, the force that makes maintaining its existence. So, then, knowing the reason for their appearance can determine the basis of his power. The causes for the occurrence of the monopoly are:
A – By the particular conditions of production of a good that make it uneconomical to the existence of more than one manufacturer of a
Read MoreUnderstanding Workplace Changes and Employee Rights
Changes in Job Functions
Changing job functions for a certain period is possible. This functional change is temporary. The employer can make changes unilaterally, without anyone’s consent. The employer is free to modify the service, provided that the worker does not experience a reduction in wages.
There are two categories:
- Category Below: The change is temporary, and pay is not reduced. The salary pay level is maintained. There is a limitation: salary is charged for each category.
- Category Superior:
Understanding Limited Partnerships: Structure, Liability, and Rights
Limited Partnership: Key Features and Legal Framework
A limited partnership is characterized by the coexistence of partners who have unlimited liability for partnership debts (general partners) and partners whose liability is limited (silent partners). A distinction is made between:
- Simple Limited Partnership (commandites), as regulated in the Commercial Code.
- Limited Partnership by Shares, in which the silent partners’ participation is represented by shares of stock.
A limited partnership must be incorporated
Read MorePlato’s Allegory of the Cave: A Philosophical Analysis
Education and the Improvement of Human Beings
Plato believed that education is the primary means to improve human beings. People need an education in values, which comes from Platonic intellectualism. This is criticized whenever one visits the cave. Platonic philosophy is present in the media today, which often presents a warped world that entertains citizens. The Platonic figure distinguishes between those who educate their illusions and those who become aware of living in an illusory world. Today,
Read MoreThe Spanish Bourbon Dynasty: Reforms and Centralization in the 18th Century
The 18th century, the century of “lights,” began with a new dynasty, the Bourbons, which brought changes in administration, centralism, Enlightened Despotism, enlightened reforms, and a new orientation in foreign policy that was pro-French. The kings of this century were: Felipe V (1700-1746), Fernando VI (1746-1759), Carlos III (1759-1788), and Charles IV (1788-1808).
The War of Succession and the System of Utrecht
Charles II, who died childless, appointed Philip of Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV of
Read MoreSaint Thomas Aquinas: Philosophy and Influence
Historical Framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Thought
The historical framework in which the thinking of Saint Thomas Aquinas unfolds is the 13th century, the “High Middle Ages.” Europe was reaching a high point, marked by struggles between the Emperor and the Pope, culminating in the triumph of the papacy.
- Universities and mendicant orders appeared, and there was a reunion of the West with the works of Aristotle.
- Economically, there was some improvement due to new techniques and increasing population.
International Law: Codification, Treaties, and the Role of Organizations
All legal systems have a degree of accuracy, which leads to the codification of their rules. This is also true for international law. There was a time when a clear difference was thought to exist between domestic and international law. The former was considered a product of a political unit, while the latter was deemed to be of only technical and scientific interest. This is no longer true. The codification and progressive development of international law received a clear impetus after World War
Read MoreKey Sociological Concepts and Social Structures
Culture
- Linton states that a society’s culture is the lifestyle of its members, the collection of ideas and customs that are learned, shared, and transmitted from generation to generation.
- Taylor defines it as that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and all abilities and habits acquired by man as a member of a society.
Standards of Living
How norms and values that seem inconsistent or contradictory require different types of behavior in the same situation.
Values
Principles
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