by CourseAdvisor

A classroom of students may have have a wide range of learning styles. Consequently, teachers generally try to incorporate a variety of teaching and learning methods into their curriculum with the intention of engaging as many students as possible. Educational Technology Specialists help teachers achieve this goal.

One teaching and learning method delivers lessons via technology, particularly computers. The great appeal of the computer as a teaching and learning tool is in its ability to make learning student-centered. The skillful and creative use of technology in education facilitates lively interaction between student and lesson, cultivating an active rather than passive learning environment.

Educational technology specialists are vital members of school faculty, fulfilling diverse roles from enhancing computer-integrated curriculum to simplifying recordkeeping. Educational technology specialists may run computer labs, work with library media, evaluate or develop educational software, or help other teachers learn to use these tools. They may also develop tools for communication, keeping records, and conducting research.

Educational technology specialists, like teachers, can look forward to continued job growth over the next several years. Nationally, the average annual salary for teachers as of May 2006 was $48,000. Education technology specialist salaries may be higher.

---

Let the CourseAdvisor Wizard match you to the right program:
CourseAdvisor Wizard

---

Source: Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, May 2006; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.