The Education Technology is defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning. Educational technology can be considered either as a design science or as a collection of different research interests addressing fundamental issues of learning, teaching and social organization. It mainly aims to improve education. In this technology it must assist with easy learning processes and increase performance of the educational system, which in turn increase the efficiency of the students.

Some of the modern education tools are projectors, laptop computers, and calculators. There are various types of technologies currently being used in traditional classrooms. They include, Computer in the classroom, Class website, online study tools, Interactive Whiteboards etc.

Educational technology is a strategic resource for faculty, staff and students and is very important for education institutions to succeed in the 21st century. There are various education technology solutions available from eLearning and Enterprise Resource Planning, Student Information Systems, Constituent Relationship Management i.e. CRM which provides opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness, but the financial investment needed is very high.

Technology (Education) Industry Current Trends

As per the latest reports, the American University is launching an online masters degree in international relations in partnership with 2U, marking another step in the growth of the US education technology company. In India Government initiated various steps towards adopting ICT oriented education.

Major Technology (Education) Industry Players

Some the major technology (Education) players are Everonn Education Ltd ,Campus Book Rentals, Armando Montelongo Companies, Appleton Learning, Summit Learning Services and Mango Languages etc.