Educational technology is any sort of technology that enhances or enables learning. Although we almost immediately think of computers when this term is mentioned, educational technology (in the broadest sense) includes paper, pencils, blackboards, chalk, whiteboards, dry erase markers, picture projectors of any sort, tape recorders, digital recorders, cameras and interactive electronic whiteboards.
An educational technology degree program will not help the participant to repair the school computers, program the computers, install electronic connections or any of the other myriad of tasks involved in keeping the physical infrastructure of a modern school's electronics functioning.
A degree in educational technology will include instruction on legal issues involved with technology and schools, required paperwork for proving correct procedures are being used and maintaining the kinds of records that are useful in writing grants. It will cover topics such as how to structure a course of study to implement computers, recorders, digital cameras and digital video cameras to enhance student learning. It frequently includes Web design, creating and administering electronic surveys and setting up research to test educational designs for effectiveness.