This document defines and distinguishes between educational technology and educational media. It states that educational technology is the study and practice of facilitating learning through appropriate technological processes and resources, while educational media refers to channels of communication used for educational purposes other than the teacher. The document also provides additional details on how educational technology is the application of knowledge about learning to improve teaching effectiveness and efficiency, and how it is a systematic approach to designing, implementing and evaluating learning based on research. Educational media are described as the means for delivering messages in education. The document concludes by discussing related concepts like instructional technology and audio-visual aids, media and technology.
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