course of education technology (Richa sharma)

Educational technologists work in some capacity helping tie computer or web-based technology to learning. There is surging demand for instructional technologists who can "teach" teachers how to integrate technology into the residential classroom. Some of the jobs open to educational technology specialists include:

·         Course developer or designer 

·         Technology coordinator 

·         Online learning specialist 

·         Web-based learning manager 

·         Multimedia designer 

·         Technology integration specialist 

·         Computer learning lab coordinator 

·         Instructional designer 

·         Learning applications (apps) designer 

·         Virtual reality specialist 

·         Flipped classroom developer 

·         Web instructor 

·         Online teacher, mentor or trainer 

·         Computer mediated learning metrics manager 

·         Distance learning director 

·         Educational software consultant

·         Educational technologists sometimes work as curriculum specialists. They may help train instructional coaches or work as quality directors for instructional materials. When working as curriculum specialists, they may evaluate how well a school or training program’s curriculum meets students’ needs. They may author multimedia educational materials and textbooks. They may engage in research and observe instructional practices to recommend methods for improving curriculum or converting traditional course materials to web-based delivery and assessment systems.