Educational Technology: Offering a Contemporary Definition

Heggart, K; Ritzhaupt, A; Prokes, C; Kimmons, R

Educational Technology: Offering a Contemporary Definition

Heggart, K

Ritzhaupt, A Prokes, C Kimmons, R

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Citation:: Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 14, (2)

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dc.contributor.author	Heggart, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2331-1234
dc.contributor.author	Ritzhaupt, A
dc.contributor.author	Prokes, C
dc.contributor.author	Kimmons, R
dc.date.accessioned	2026-07-20T06:59:57Z
dc.date.available	2026-07-20T06:59:57Z
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 14, (2)
dc.identifier.issn	2160-5289
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/195720
dc.description.abstract	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.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	EdTech Books
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Applied Instructional Design
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.59668/2222.21453
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dc.title	Educational Technology: Offering a Contemporary Definition
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	14
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS)
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/The Trustworthy Digital Society
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design and Society
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design and Society/Institute for Education
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pubs.issue	2
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pubs.volume	14
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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.

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