Department of Educational Technology
In the latest definition of educational technology presented in 2022 by the Definition and Terminology Committee of Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), “Educational Technology is the study and ethical application of theory, research, and best practices to advance knowledge as well as mediate and improve learning and performance through the strategic design, management and implementation of learning and instructional processes and resources.”
What can be inferred from this definition and other definitions of educational technology is that this field has study and professional domains as well as different dimensions in the areas of instruction, teaching and learning. Domains such as design, development, production, implementation, management and support, assessment and evaluation and dimensions such as problem solving, hardware and software.
The instruction, teaching and learning process also includes the fields of general education, special education, organizational training, adult education, continuous and lifelong learning, and professional development in preschool to diploma programs, as well as higher education and organizational education and training. It is important to pay attention to the keyword "ethical application" in the new definition of educational technology. Because success in the instruction, teaching and learning process is not possible without paying attention to ethical considerations.
Department of Educational Technology is currently admitting students in Bachelors, Masters, and PhD levels. To date, there are 8 full-time faculty in the Department. Of the 8 faculty members, 1 member is full Professor, 1 members is associate professor, 5 members are assistant professor, and 1 member is lecturer.
There are currently about 96 M.A and PhD students studying in the Department. Till 2022, a total of 48 PhD students have graduated from the Department.
Degree Programs
The programs offered in the Department of Educational Technology are introduced and specified below.
PhD Degree Program
The PhD degree program in Educational Technology started since September 2009. The programme is offered in Allameh Tabataba'i University for a period of 4 years, 8 semesters. Students have to pass 18 course credits followed by another 18 dissertation credits, 36 credits in total. After passing the 18 course credits, students have to sit a "Comprehensive Exam" and receive a minimum mark 16 out of 20. Before the comprehensive exam, the PhD candidates are allowed to choose their dissertation titles and prepare their proposals with the help of supervisors and advisors.
Master's Degree Program
The master's degree program in Educational Technology started since 1995. The programme is offered in Allameh Tabataba'i University for a period of 2 years, 4 semesters. After passing the courses, students have to prepare and defend a master’s dissertation to receive their degree.
The Department also started a new master's degree program in Educational Technology with the field of special education in 2023.
The curriculum of the master's degree in educational technology with the field of special education uses the capacities of the field of educational technology in various dimensions of design, development, production, implementation, management and support, assessment and evaluation of learning processes, resources and technologies, in the education of people with special education and learning needs. This program will be implemented for the first time in Iran by Allameh Tabataba'i University.
Bachelor's Degree Programme
The bachelor's degree programme in Educational Technology started since 1984. The programme is offered in Allameh Tabataba'i University for a period of 4 years, 8 semesters. By revising the undergraduate curricula at Allameh Tabataba'i University in 2015, this curriculum is presented as the subject of educational sciences with the field of educational technology.
Department Head
Dr Hamid Reza Maghami
PhD in Educational Technology from Allameh Tabataba'i University (2012).
Faculty Member
Email Address: h.maghami@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3404
Research Interests: Artificial intelligence; Neuroscience; Instructional design.
Faculty Members
To date, 8 full-time faculty members are employed and collaborating with the Department in providing educational and research services to the students and researchers. The faculty members of the Department are briefly introduced below. The names are sorted alphabetically.
For more detailed information about each faculty member, you can refer to ATU's ARIS portal.
Dr Fatemeh Jafarkhani
PhD in Educational Technology from Allameh Tabataba'i University (2014).
Faculty Member
Email Address: fjafarkhani@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4473 3263
Research Interests: Instructional design; Digital games in learning; E-learning.
Dr Zahra Jamebozorg
PhD in Educational Technology from Allameh Tabataba'i University (2013).
Faculty Member
Email Address: jamebozorg@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3262
Research Interests: Instructional design; Media, method and material; E-learning; Localization.
Dr Mohammad Reza Nili Ahmadabadi
PhD in Educational Technology from University of Cologne, Germany (2000).
Faculty Member
Email Address: nili@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3204
Research Interests:Educational technology; Educational design; Electronic content production; Teaching methods.
Dr Narjeskhatoon Oveici
MA in Photography from University of Art, Iran (1997).
Instructor
Email Address: oveysi@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3192
Research Interests:Art; Aesthetics; Education.
Dr Mohsen Roshanian Ramin
PhD in Educational Technology from Allameh Tabataba'i University.
Faculty Member
Email Address: mohsen.roshanian@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 48393 3205
Research Interests: Serious Game, E-learning and E-content.
Dr Mahdi Vahedi
PhD in Educational Technology from Kazan Federal University, Russia (2014).
Faculty Member
Email Address: mahdi.vahedi@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3286
Research Interests:E-Learning; Philosophy of technology; Media education.
Prof. Esmaeil Zaraii Zavaraki
PhD in Educational Sciences (Educational Technology) from Panjab University, India (2003).
Faculty Member
Email Address: zavaraki@atu.ac.ir
Contact No.:+9821 4839 3172
Research Interests: Educational technology, Special education, Assistive technologies, Blended learning and teaching approach, Blended learning environments, An integrated, Multi-theoretical approach to learning, New technologies in PK-12 schools and universities.
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