What is the Difference Between Technology of Education and Technology in Education?

The difference between technology of education (EdTech) and technology in education (TechEd) lies in their focus and application:

Technology of Education (EdTech): EdTech encourages the use of technology to enhance the process of learning within the current school curriculum. It is a broader term that includes philosophical aspects, essential approaches, theoretical and applied subjects on using technology to support education. EdTech aims to facilitate collaboration and enhance knowledge transfer in an interactive and immersive manner.
Technology in Education (TechEd): TechEd focuses on teaching students how technology works, including innovation through technology, coding, programming, and computer science. It deals with the use of hardware and software, including the internet and other related activities, for educational purposes. TechEd is more focused on the practical application of technology in the classroom, such as using computers, tablets, and other devices to support teaching and learning.

In summary, EdTech is about using technology to improve and transform the educational process, while TechEd is about teaching students the underlying workings of technology and its applications in various fields.

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What is the Difference Between Technology of Education and Technology in Education?

Comparative Table: Technology of Education vs Technology in Education

Here is a table that differentiates between Technology of Education (also known as Educational Technology or EdTech) and Technology in Education:

Aspect	Technology of Education (EdTech)	Technology in Education
Definition	Refers to the development and use of technology to improve teaching and automate learning.	Refers to the use of technology only in the classroom to support teaching and learning.
Focus	Focused on solving problems faced by educators, school owners, parents, and students.	Focused on using existing technology to improve education, rather than developing new technology specifically for education.
Customization	EdTech is designed specifically for education, which means that it can be tailored to meet the unique needs of educators and students.	Technology in Education uses existing technology, which may not be specifically designed for educational purposes.
Examples	Educational games, learning management systems, and other tools designed to support education.	Computers, tablets, and other devices used to deliver educational content in the classroom.

In summary, Technology of Education (EdTech) involves the development and use of technology specifically designed to improve teaching and learning, while Technology in Education refers to the use of existing technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom.

Guilherme Mazui

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.