Educational Technology: Offering a Contemporary Definition
Educational technology continues to evolve alongside rapid technological advances, yet its definition remains complex. This paper aims to offer a comprehensive, contemporary definition that reflects current educational practices. Led by seven AECT members, the 2023 Definitions and Terminology Committee gathered qualitative data through a survey of 140 AECT members, analyzed using NVivo to identify key themes. The result is a clear, research-based definition intended to support educators, policymakers, and researchers in navigating the digital educational landscape. This proposed definition was formally approved by AECT’s board of directors in October 2023.
Authors
- Keith Heggart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2331-1234)
- Royce Kimmons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7744-2315)
- Albert D. Ritzhaupt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0655-8633)
- Christopher Prokes
Institutions
- Brigham Young University (US)
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59668/2222.21453
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Online and Blended Learning
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 17.85