Mission of Ed Tech Graduate Programs at Purdue University

Graduate programs in Educational Technology at Purdue University prepare students to design effective learning experiences and environments that incorporate technology to engage learners and improve learning. See information about Educational Technology competencies.

Educational Technology and Career Options

Educational Technology is an interdisciplinary field of study. The aim of this field of study is to promote learning through the application of systematic principles of instructional design and appropriate uses of educational technologies including computers and media.

Educational technology, although often associated with computers and other hardware, goes beyond any particular medium or device. It is systematic way of designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the total process of teaching and learning in terms of specific objectives, learning activities, and evaluation to bring about more effective learning. Computers and allied technologies often play a key role in support of teaching and learning and so are an important aspect of educational technology in today's world. Specialists in this field design and develop instruction, often computer-based, and implement and evaluate educational technology in a variety of settings including K-12 schools, universities, business/industry training, and the military.

See the Field of Educational Technology: Update 2000. A Dozen Frequently Asked Questions