Contributions of Instructional Technology to the Instructional Process by Rizalina G. Gomez, Ph.D.

Instructional Technology – refers to those aspects of educational technology that are concerned with instruction.

1. The content of a topic can be more carefully selected and organized

2. The delivery of instruction can be more standardized  Instructors may interpret subject content in different ways but by using media the variations can be reduced and the same information can be communicated to all learners as the bases for further study, practice and application.

3. The instruction can be more interesting  a technology-based presentation tends to keep members of an audience alert

4. Learning becomes more interactive through applying accepted learning theory

5. The length of time required for instruction can be reduced

6. The quality of learning can be improved.  When there is careful integration of pictures and words, instructional media can communicate elements of knowledge in a well-organized, specific, and clearly defined manner.

7. The instruction can be provided when and where desired or necessary

8. The learning needs of individuals can be effectively and efficiently met.

9. The positive attitudes of individuals toward what they are learning and to the learning process itself can be enhanced

10. The role of the instructor can be appreciably changed in positive direction