Educational technology is understood to be the process of applying tools for educational purposes.
Those tools and their uses are constantly evolving but include such devices as computers, videocassette recorders, video and still cameras, CD-ROMs, scanners and the whole variety of software and accessories that can be used with such devices. Our vision of the role technology plays within this community is to create the disposition among our students, faculty, and staff towards ongoing, appropriate, and effective uses of technology across a wide array of learning and work settings for the lifetime of the student, faculty member, and staff person. We also encourage the creation and use of new models of thinking and conceptualization to inform our choices regarding the technology we choose to apply in learning, teaching, research and service. Integrate technology in a thoughtful and appropriate manner throughout all curricula 2 . Institute a comprehensive program to develop faculty and staff knowledge and skills for the appropriation and innovative use of technologies 5 .