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What is this site all about?
What are Educational and Instructional Technology?
Educational Technology is the identification, planning and application of processes which create a purposeful structure using available resources of media and computer networks. When used with instruction it is referred to as Instructional Technology. The navigation bar on the left side is considered the EdTech navbar for the purposes of this site. The subjects on the EdTech navbar relate to the "why" in educational technology and instructional development. When searching for assistance in the functional application of the integration of technology check out the EdTech navbar first.
What is Instructional Systems Development?
Instructional systems development (ISD) is a data-driven, systematic approach to examine instructional problems and develop detailed specifications using an organized process to gather and analyze needs, set procedures and goals and constantly reevaluate the results to see if it worked. It is an iterative process that requires ongoing evaluation and feedback. The format for ISD is the ADDIE model. This is the model utilized throughout the ETEC curriculum. ADDIE is a methodical process that breaks the instructional development tasks into five components. The navigation bar on top is considered the ISD navbar for the purposes of this site. The subjects on the ISD navbar relate to the "how" in educational technology and instructional development or. ADDIE. ADDIE stands for, analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate. When searching for assistance in the use of ADDIE, begin with the ISD navbar.

What is EdTech Interconnect?

EdTech Interconnect is a connection between the Educational Technology Program (ETEC) curriculum requirements and practical resources. This site is organized according to the logical flow of the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, College of Education, Educational Technology Program.

The goal is to promote research and improve understanding of educational technology and instructional development. The objective of this site is to develop an intuitive repository that will support the dissemination of knowledge in the field, allowing for the implementation of more powerful programs and the integration of technology.

Users of this site are able to use these materials to expand on new skills, develop the capacity to arrive at more informed decisions, plan strategies and assess the potential effects of their decisions.

This repository is a work in progress. Suggestions of additional material and feedback are welcome. Please feel free to contribute to the building of the repository by sending your information.

The inclusion of materials on EdTech Interconnect does not imply endorsement nor recommendation by the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, College of Education. This site is solely for educational purposes and assumes no liability for any claims or information contained in any of the content provided. We are continuously adding new resources to the repository so visit EdTech Interconnect often.

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