What is Instructional Technology?

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) defines instructional technology as “the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of processes and resources for learning.” (Seels & Richey)

Wayne State University, Instructional Technology Department has identified the following Instructional Technology components:

• designing instruction (including all the phases of activity from needs assessment to evaluation)
• applying learning theory to instructional design
• selecting delivery systems and designing techniques for a given delivery system
• assessing human characteristics
• conducting process and product evaluation
• managing change and adopting innovations
• building teams and managing projects
• integrating instruction with other factors that influence human performance
• implementing delivery to reach learners when they need it
• using technology in support of the development and delivery of instruction

Williamson County Schools is pleased to support the students and teachers in their quest to contribute to the success of all students through the use of technology.