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artificial intelligence. (n.d.). Definitions.net. Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.definitions.net/definition/artificial+intelligence.

augmented reality. (n.d.). Definitions.net. Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.definitions.net/definition/augmented+reality.

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instructional design. (n.d.). Definitions.net. Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.definitions.net/definition/instructional+design.

instructional technologist. (n.d.). Definitions.net. Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.definitions.net/definition/instructional+technologist.

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Ritzhaupt, A. D., Martin, F., Pastore, R., & Kang, Y. (2018). Development and validation of the educational technologist competencies survey (ETCS): knowledge, skills, and abilities. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 30(1), 3–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-017-9163-z

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All of the terms are familiar and current in either academia or professional environments. The terms discovered in this unit are of interest and relevant in today’s society, especially for those of us interested in educational psychology and technology. Altinay (2020) describes how educators and instructional designers require diverse technological enhancement options; however, the options must be pedagogical while consistently engaging learners. Bardone (2020); Ritzhaupt (2018) indicate educational technology is essentially a combination of technological apparatuses effectively reinforcing instruction and learning. The field of educational technology emphasizes topics like learning theory, assessment, evaluation, and instructional design in coursework in our academic programs (Ritzhaupt et al., 2018, p. 22)

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Educational Teachnology - Description of Terms

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Description of Terms:

Educational Technology: a combination of theoretical and conceptual knowledge combined with diverse hardware, software, educational applications, and smart devices to improve instruction and learning options.

Instructional Design: The outcome of  all possible measures to improve the educational experience for learners. Instructional design outcomes can be measured and sustained during the design process and implemented as technological and educational advancement occurs.

Instructional Technologist: researches and designs the plan for implementing instructional technologies in educational programs.

AR: an acronym for augmented reality, which is an artificial experience added to an existing or real-life experience.

VR: an acronym for virtual reality, which is computerized simulation of real-world events.

Gamification: utilizing game-play for  non-gaming exercises.

AI: an acronym for artificial intelligence, which is a type of computer science dedicated to the replication of human-like thought processes in computers.