Educational Information Technologies: the Evolution towards a New Quality of Education

Abstract

New forms of education are characterized by interactivity and collaboration in the learning process. New learning theories, such as constructivism, student-centered education, and learning without temporal and spatial boundaries, need to be developed. To enhance the quality of education, intensive use of new educational technologies is also proposed.Various approaches to defining educational technology can be summarized as a set of methods for implementing curricula and programs. This encompasses a system of forms, methods, and means of instruction designed to achieve educational goals. Specialists typically distinguish between educational technologies based on the differences in the teaching tools employed.