Until recently, most educational technologists were employed in schools and colleges as directors of resource centers and developers of curriculum materials. Many are still employed in such positions, but increasing numbers are being employed by training agencies in business, industry, government, the military, and the health professions. Colleges and universities employ individuals who are involved in instructional improvement programs that use a variety of technologies. Professional programs are offered mostly at the graduate level, although there are a few two-year postsecondary programs in junior and community colleges. Libraries Unlimited, 1993.
Many people enter the field following an undergraduate program in teacher education.
Although there seldom are prerequisites for study in the field, persons who have good preparation in psychology and mathematics seem to have a head start. Formal course work and experience in human relations are helpful. EC1V 0HB, England 9. A recent study of journals read by educational technologists listed over 50 journals in the field. The International Encyclopedia of Educational Technology.